Recovery funds awarded to area nonprofits
Forty-seven nonprofit organizations including libraries, civic and cultural groups, and historical societies were awarded Wisconsin Humanities Recovery Grants, including four in Dane County.
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Madison Reading Project reaches milestone donation
Madison Reading Project gave away its 250,000th book to Reach Dane, a local agency that helps underserved children.
Bank contributes $50,000 to Little John’s
One Community Bank announced a $50,000 donation to Little John’s, an effort to end food insecurity in the local community.
Foundation to match gifts to support accessibility, inclusion, and equity at city parks
The Madison Parks Foundation announced a matching gift program of $30,000 until the end of the year to expand access, inclusion, and equity in Madison parks.
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation gifts $1M to Black Business Hub
The Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation today announced a $1 million gift to support the Urban League of Greater Madison’s new Black Business Hub in Madison.
United Way encourages volunteerism with hundreds of opportunities
United Way of Dane County is inviting people in the Dane County community to participate in hundreds of opportunities with over 370 local nonprofits.
Endres Foundation announces $203,500 in grants
Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation announced grants totaling $203,500 to 18 nonprofits that provide essential area services in the areas of education, arts, human services, environmental, and health.
Sock fundraiser a success
Cardinal Heating and Air Conditioning collected 4,039 pairs of new socks for children and adults in need in the community.
2022 IB Executive of the Year winners announced
The following executives will be profiled in the January 2022 print issue of In Business magazine and honored at an event that month.
Madison Reading Project launches Community Book Drive
Nonprofit Madison Reading Project is collecting books this season for its second annual Community Book Drive.
GCC seeking donations for Thanksgiving program
Goodman Community Center is asking for donations to reach its goal of providing Thanksgiving meals for 4,000 families.
Toys for Tots partners with United Way
The Marine Toys for Tots program has partnered with United Way of Dane County for the distribution of toys through the organization’s vetted partnerships with local nonprofits and school districts.
Metcalfe’s Market donates to first responders, children in crises
A donation from Metcalfe’s Market will allow the Monona Police and Fire Departments to receive “REACH BAGs” filled with children’s books for use in comforting children in crises.
Duluth Trading founders make transformational gift to Boy & Girls Clubs
Steve and Marianne Schlect, founders of Duluth Trading, have donated $1.5 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.
Madison Parks Foundation receives leadership gift for accessible playgrounds
The Madison Parks Foundation and the city of Madison Parks Division announced that Festival Foods is a major contributor to the Fully Accessible & Inclusive Playgrounds Project at Warner Park.
Bike donation program plans November drive
Due to numerous requests, Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison (FB4K) has planned another bike drive donation day for Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sandwich company raises funds for local nonprofits
Milio’s Sandwiches’ ongoing Local Matters Initiative has raised $12,000 for area nonprofits in the first three months.
GCC marks another record year for Thanksgiving Basket program
Every year in November, Goodman Community Center (GCC) hosts its Thanksgiving Basket Drive, where it collects donations to provide thousands of Dane County families with everything they need to make a Thanksgiving meal at home.
Turnstyle holds Ride for a Cause fundraiser
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, indoor cycling center Turnstyle will be holding a fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 16, during the 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. classes.
State makes $45 million investment for safer communities
Gov. Tony Evers announced a $45 million investment for ensuring safer communities through violence prevention and support for crime victims.
