Help Neighbors in Need With Second Harvest
bySecond Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is the largest food bank in the southwestern part of the state, filling nearly one million food requests every year.
ENGAGING COMMUNITY
10+ Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season
byTo ease the holiday burden, organizations big and small in the Madison area are working to put more smiles on families’ faces this holiday.
Sarah Godlewski Paves the Way for Parenthood in Office
bySarah Godlewski, Wisconsin State Treasurer, leads the way for others who become parents while holding office.
When Women Can’t Afford Menstrual Supplies – and How to Help
byThe local chapter of the international Zonta Club is working to end menstrual inequality and provide free feminine hygiene products.
Scholarship Fund Honors Basketball Player’s Life
byWill Kellerman died in a rollover crash in November 2017. The Opportunity 34 Foundation, which takes its name from Will’s basketball jersey number, raises money for scholarships for students going to college.
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin’s Community Commitment
byEnd Domestic Abuse Wisconsin provides support for domestic abuse programs throughout the state, through training and other resources.
Music Theatre of Madison’s Fresh Take on “Held”
byAs director of Music Theatre of Madison (MTM), Meghan Randolph has two missions for her shows: Make them unique and, when possible, make them local. With MTM’s October production of “Held: A Musical Fantasy,” Randolph is accomplishing both of these goals, and then some.
United Madison’s Positive Messages
byUnited Madison advocates for and promotes good things happening in our community. The nonprofit also provides positive service announcements, highlighting nonprofits and causes.
More Dads Choose to Stay Home With the Kids
byRoughly 18 percent of parents in the U.S. participate in stay-at-home parenting, according to a 2018 Pew Research Center study. Dads made up 17% of stay-at-home parents in 2016, up from 10% in 1989.
Meet the Woman Leading Madison College’s New Campus
byThe new Goodman South campus of Madison College is Dean Tina Ahedo’s baby. Ahedo has been with Madison College for 16 years, and dean of the South Campus since November 2018.
