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.
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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.
RISE expands in-person services, plans renovation
An increase in demand for mental health services for young people and families along with loosened COVID-19 restrictions has prompted RISE Wisconsin to expand in-person services at its Respite Center.
Madison Reading Project moves
Nonprofit Madison Reading Project has moved to a new 2,500-square-foot location at 1337 Greenway Cross, #186.
Burke donates $1 million for Black women’s wellness
Madison-based nonprofit Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness will receive $1 million over the next 10 years from the Mary Burke Fund for Girls and Women.
Grant to expand food pantry access to healthy produce
The River Food Pantry has received $422,500 — its largest grant ever — from the Inland Empire Community Foundation to increase access to fresh, healthy produce for Dane County households facing food insecurity.
Exact Sciences, Stand Up to Cancer enlists Jamie Foxx for PSA
Actor Jamie Foxx has joined Stand Up to Cancer and Exact Sciences for a new public service announcement to raise awareness of colorectal cancer.
Community campaign raises $17.8 million
The United Way 2020 Community Fundraising Campaign raised $17.8 million, despite challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fund gives $1.6 million in loans help local tech companies
Venture Debt Fund loans from the Madison Development Corp. totaling $1.6 million will go to help five growing Dane County businesses.
Latino chamber receives $45,000 grant
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County has received a $45,000 Entrepreneurship Support Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
Goodman Center aims to raise $50,000 for Girls Inc.
The Goodman Community Center kicked off an International Women’s Day fundraiser this week benefitting Girls Inc. of Greater Madison.
AmFam, Urban League create loan fund to promote business equity
As part of American Family Insurance’s “Free to Dream” initiative, the insurer is partnering with the Urban League of Greater Madison on a $400,000 revolving loan program for new and emerging minority-owned businesses that will be located in the new minority business hub in Madison’s South Park Street corridor.
Urban League, AmFam announce revolving loan program for minority businesses
The Urban League of Greater Madison and American Family Insurance have launched a revolving loan program for new and emerging minority businesses.
AmFam announces $105 million 'Free to Dream' initiative
Madison-based American Family Insurance has committed $105 million to its “Free to Dream” initiative to focus on social programs.
Pandemic pinching nonprofit resources
The study highlights how many nonprofits are coping under added pressure, both financially and operationally, and the findings show that while a majority of nonprofits have increased their services, future cutbacks are a distinct possibility if declining revenue continues.
Grant announced for Vel Phillips statue
A $100,000 grant from the Madison Community Foundation and the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation will help fund the creation of a statue on the state Capitol grounds to honor Vel Phillips.
Program aims to help Black, Hispanic, and women-owned small businesses
Scale Up Milwaukee’s SPARC business accelerator program is now taking applications for its fifth cohort.
Partnership launches racial equity effort
UW Credit Union has partnered with United Way to make a $1.5 million investment to address local barriers to racial equity.
City eyes former Gander Mountain store site for homeless shelter
The former home to Gander Mountain and Savers at 2002 Zeier Road may become the site of a permanent shelter for homeless men.
City approves $250,000 grant for Black culture center
In Tuesday night’s city council meeting, a $250,000 grant was approved for the proposed Center for Black Excellence and Culture.
