Foundation announces $548,000 in community grants
The Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of The Capital Times, announced a new round of grants to 38 community organizations totaling $548,000.
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WPS Health Solutions joins Wisconsin LGBT Chamber
Madison-based WPS Health Solutions has joined the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce as a gold member.
Racial equity fund to distribute more than $1 million in program grants
Program grants to be distributed on behalf of the UW Credit Union Fund for Racial Equity to organizations in Dane County and metro Milwaukee total $1.5 million.
Boys & Girls Clubs holds webinars to present MOVE4BGC
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County announced two webinars to present its 2021 $1 million fundraising goal.
Cause marketing
Madison marketing executive Dana Arnold paid a virtual visit to a panel of the annual South by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas, and she came across a statistic that confirmed a long-held belief about the business case for what she calls “cause marketing.”
Sandwich fundraiser aims to help local access to fresh food
A new Milio’s “community sandwich” aims to provide $100,000 to local nonprofits.
After 15 months, Madison libraries reopen
Madison public libraries have reopened to in-person service this week after 15 months of closure due to COVID-19.
Madison-based foundation expands giving through state endowment fund
Wispact, a manager of Special Needs Trusts based in Madison, has established a new Wispact Foundation Endowment Fund to expand services through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Award program seeks applicants, examiners
Application materials are now available for the 2021 Wisconsin Forward Award program, which recognizes performance quality among business, nonprofit organizations, and government.
Spectrum offers free advertising to minority businesses
In partnership with several regional SCORE Mentors groups, as well as local chambers and multicultural associations, Spectrum Reach is offering a Pay It Forward program in which select minority-owned businesses receive complimentary advertising and marketing resources this spring.
Bike giveaway scheduled for May 8
On Saturday, May 8, Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison will distribute bikes to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Dane County.
Equity fund names recipients
UW Credit Union has announced the recipients of emergency funds from its Fund for Racial Equity.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz seeks volunteers
Nonprofit Free Bikes 4 Kidz is seeking volunteers for giveaway events every Saturday in May beginning May 8.
StartingBlock selects teams for Social Impact Cohort
StartingBlock, in partnership with the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and Associated Bank, has selected 11 social impact entrepreneur teams for StartingBlock's 2021 Social Impact Cohort.
Foundation to recognize supporters of state economy
The Flowers Family Foundation is sponsoring the 2021 Wisconsin Business Achievement Award to recognize significant contributors to the Wisconsin economy.
BCycle launches Art Bike program
A special fleet of electric bikes will hit the streets in June as part of Madison BCycle’s Art Bike Program.
ULI donates downtown commercial space to Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County
Developer Urban Land Interest (ULI) has donated a prime commercial property on the Capitol Square to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.
United Way opens applications for 2022–23
United Way of Dane County is now accepting applications for the 2022–23 investment cycle, adjusting the timeline to allow more time for planning.
Food security
With all the tenacity of a wolverine, Michigan native Michelle Orge is fighting back against hunger and food insecurities in her relatively young role as president and CEO at Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.
A bias-free attempt to break down barriers
Jazzman Brown is a one-woman compassion show. Each month she collects and distributes donations of food, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, coats, and other critical items for people in need.
