Community Shares of Wisconsin
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From gatherings and educational events to opportunities to connect, learn and take action, our member nonprofits are bringing people together all month long.
Find a way to get involved with the organizations working to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable Wisconsin. 💚
Find a way to get involved with the organizations working to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable Wisconsin. 💚
Leadership carries a weight that rarely makes the job description. We’re proud to see Kristie GoForth, Executive Director of @bikesforkidswi.bsky.social, bringing her perspective as a CSW member nonprofit leader to a conversation about the realities of leadership at the 365 Leadership Summit.
Mandela Barnes to moderate "The Weight Leaders Carry" panel at the 365 Leadership Summit
Leadership carries a weight that rarely makes it into the job description: the decisions that follow you home, the pressure to appear steady when you're not, the cost of holding things together for ev...
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October 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Leadership carries a weight that rarely makes the job description. We’re proud to see Kristie GoForth, Executive Director of @bikesforkidswi.bsky.social, bringing her perspective as a CSW member nonprofit leader to a conversation about the realities of leadership at the 365 Leadership Summit.
The energy at “Get Moving Middleton” was contagious!
We loved sharing a table with Lake Ridge Bank and celebrating GHC’s 50th anniversary. Both run workplace giving campaigns with us—bringing teams together to fund lasting change right here in our community. 💚
We loved sharing a table with Lake Ridge Bank and celebrating GHC’s 50th anniversary. Both run workplace giving campaigns with us—bringing teams together to fund lasting change right here in our community. 💚
October 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The energy at “Get Moving Middleton” was contagious!
We loved sharing a table with Lake Ridge Bank and celebrating GHC’s 50th anniversary. Both run workplace giving campaigns with us—bringing teams together to fund lasting change right here in our community. 💚
We loved sharing a table with Lake Ridge Bank and celebrating GHC’s 50th anniversary. Both run workplace giving campaigns with us—bringing teams together to fund lasting change right here in our community. 💚
Madison Community Foundations's A Fund For Women supports women’s economic empowerment and access to education and family-sustaining jobs. Congrats to our member nonprofits @gsafewi.bsky.social, Madison Area Community Land Trust, OutReach, UNIDOS & Worker Justice Wisconsin on their grants! 💚
October 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Madison Community Foundations's A Fund For Women supports women’s economic empowerment and access to education and family-sustaining jobs. Congrats to our member nonprofits @gsafewi.bsky.social, Madison Area Community Land Trust, OutReach, UNIDOS & Worker Justice Wisconsin on their grants! 💚
From gatherings and educational events to opportunities to connect, learn and take action, our member nonprofits are bringing people together all month long.
Find a way to get involved with the organizations working to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable Wisconsin. 💚
Find a way to get involved with the organizations working to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable Wisconsin. 💚
September 29, 2026 at 10:18 PM
From gatherings and educational events to opportunities to connect, learn and take action, our member nonprofits are bringing people together all month long.
Find a way to get involved with the organizations working to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable Wisconsin. 💚
Find a way to get involved with the organizations working to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable Wisconsin. 💚
If you missed him at last week's Change-Maker Awards, OurLives has a great piece on our 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Steve Starkey. ourliveswisconsin.com/article/comm...
Community Shares of Wisconsin honors Steve Starkey for lifetime of building Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ and social justice infrastructure
The OutReach executive director’s career has spanned queer journalism, progressive philanthropy, Pride organizing and nearly two decades leading Madison’s LGBTQ+ community center.
ourliveswisconsin.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:50 PM
If you missed him at last week's Change-Maker Awards, OurLives has a great piece on our 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Steve Starkey. ourliveswisconsin.com/article/comm...
We had a lot to celebrate! 💚 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Change-Maker Awards and celebrated this year’s incredible awardees. We’re proud to recognize the people strengthening our community through connection, collaboration, and action!
September 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
We had a lot to celebrate! 💚 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Change-Maker Awards and celebrated this year’s incredible awardees. We’re proud to recognize the people strengthening our community through connection, collaboration, and action!
We’re grateful to Wegner CPAs for sponsoring the Liesl Blockstein Community Leadership Award. Thank you for helping us shine a light on the leaders whose vision, dedication and commitment make our community stronger. 💚
September 18, 2026 at 9:45 PM
We’re grateful to Wegner CPAs for sponsoring the Liesl Blockstein Community Leadership Award. Thank you for helping us shine a light on the leaders whose vision, dedication and commitment make our community stronger. 💚
A heartfelt thank you to Summit Credit Union for sponsoring the Sally Sunde Family Advocate Award. Your support helps us recognize the people who show up for children, families and our community—and make a lasting difference. 💚
September 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
A heartfelt thank you to Summit Credit Union for sponsoring the Sally Sunde Family Advocate Award. Your support helps us recognize the people who show up for children, families and our community—and make a lasting difference. 💚
We’re grateful to Ascendium for sponsoring the 2026 Linda Sundberg Civil Rights Defender Award and helping us celebrate those who stand up for equality, justice and the rights of others. Thank you for supporting the work of local Change-Makers. 💚
September 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM
We’re grateful to Ascendium for sponsoring the 2026 Linda Sundberg Civil Rights Defender Award and helping us celebrate those who stand up for equality, justice and the rights of others. Thank you for supporting the work of local Change-Makers. 💚
A big thank you to TruStage, our Collaboration Award Sponsor, for helping us celebrate the power of partnership. Your support helps Community Shares of Wisconsin recognize the people and organizations working together to create positive change in our community. 💚
September 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM
A big thank you to TruStage, our Collaboration Award Sponsor, for helping us celebrate the power of partnership. Your support helps Community Shares of Wisconsin recognize the people and organizations working together to create positive change in our community. 💚
Big thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, UW Credit Union, for helping us celebrate the people and organizations making a difference in our community. We’re so grateful for your partnership in bringing the 2026 Change-Maker Awards to life! 💚
September 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Big thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, UW Credit Union, for helping us celebrate the people and organizations making a difference in our community. We’re so grateful for your partnership in bringing the 2026 Change-Maker Awards to life! 💚
"Sometimes they sign up for the money, but they stay for the love," Root 2 Rise Executive Director Denise Hanson said. "A whole classroom of little kids falls in love with them. It changes the way they feel about themselves."
September 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
"Sometimes they sign up for the money, but they stay for the love," Root 2 Rise Executive Director Denise Hanson said. "A whole classroom of little kids falls in love with them. It changes the way they feel about themselves."
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Upcoming opportunities for Milwaukeeans to get involved in the fight against Flock:
1. Attend a meeting with Flock on the agenda.
Thurs. 9/17, 5:30pm: Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission meeting (City Hall, Room 301-B).
1. Attend a meeting with Flock on the agenda.
Thurs. 9/17, 5:30pm: Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission meeting (City Hall, Room 301-B).
September 15, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Upcoming opportunities for Milwaukeeans to get involved in the fight against Flock:
1. Attend a meeting with Flock on the agenda.
Thurs. 9/17, 5:30pm: Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission meeting (City Hall, Room 301-B).
1. Attend a meeting with Flock on the agenda.
Thurs. 9/17, 5:30pm: Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission meeting (City Hall, Room 301-B).
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Don’t miss the 1000 Friends of Wisconsin 30th Anniversary Party!
Join us October 8 in Madison as we celebrate the partners, members, and supporters who have helped make our work possible and look ahead to what’s next.
🎟️ Get your tickets before September 22!
1kfriends.org/30th-party/
Join us October 8 in Madison as we celebrate the partners, members, and supporters who have helped make our work possible and look ahead to what’s next.
🎟️ Get your tickets before September 22!
1kfriends.org/30th-party/
September 15, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Don’t miss the 1000 Friends of Wisconsin 30th Anniversary Party!
Join us October 8 in Madison as we celebrate the partners, members, and supporters who have helped make our work possible and look ahead to what’s next.
🎟️ Get your tickets before September 22!
1kfriends.org/30th-party/
Join us October 8 in Madison as we celebrate the partners, members, and supporters who have helped make our work possible and look ahead to what’s next.
🎟️ Get your tickets before September 22!
1kfriends.org/30th-party/
Campaign Manager Gray Miller joined fellow CSW member nonprofit fundraisers from Gathering Waters and RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center at AFP Greater Madison’s Fundraising Day Conference. It was a great opportunity to connect, learn and share ideas about how we can better serve our communities. 💚
September 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Campaign Manager Gray Miller joined fellow CSW member nonprofit fundraisers from Gathering Waters and RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center at AFP Greater Madison’s Fundraising Day Conference. It was a great opportunity to connect, learn and share ideas about how we can better serve our communities. 💚
What does a more accessible Dane County look like? Join the September Dane Buy Local breakfast to explore resources, services and ideas for a more accessible, inclusive community. Member nonprofits Access to Independence and Project Home will be there, too, so check it out!
Dane Buy Local - Quarterly Thrive & Shine Breakfast: Building a More Accessible Dane County Together - Dane Buy Local
Join other Dane Buy Local members as we explore resources, services, and ideas that help build a more accessible, inclusive Dane County. Together, we can
danebuylocal.com
September 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM
What does a more accessible Dane County look like? Join the September Dane Buy Local breakfast to explore resources, services and ideas for a more accessible, inclusive community. Member nonprofits Access to Independence and Project Home will be there, too, so check it out!
Each month we present the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community.
This month's hero is Ann Marie Zagzebski, volunteer for @sierraclubwi.bsky.social. 💚
Learn more: www.communityshares.com/backyard-her...
This month's hero is Ann Marie Zagzebski, volunteer for @sierraclubwi.bsky.social. 💚
Learn more: www.communityshares.com/backyard-her...
Backyard Hero: Ann Marie Zagzebski - Community Shares of Wisconsin
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Ann Marie Zagzebski This month’s hero is Ann Marie Zagzebsk...
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September 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Each month we present the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community.
This month's hero is Ann Marie Zagzebski, volunteer for @sierraclubwi.bsky.social. 💚
Learn more: www.communityshares.com/backyard-her...
This month's hero is Ann Marie Zagzebski, volunteer for @sierraclubwi.bsky.social. 💚
Learn more: www.communityshares.com/backyard-her...
Since 2001, Kathleen has been an integral part of CSW. Her experience and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization and the work we do in our community.
We’re so grateful to have her on our team and are proud to celebrate this milestone. Congratulations, Kathleen! 🎉
We’re so grateful to have her on our team and are proud to celebrate this milestone. Congratulations, Kathleen! 🎉
September 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Since 2001, Kathleen has been an integral part of CSW. Her experience and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization and the work we do in our community.
We’re so grateful to have her on our team and are proud to celebrate this milestone. Congratulations, Kathleen! 🎉
We’re so grateful to have her on our team and are proud to celebrate this milestone. Congratulations, Kathleen! 🎉
Ahead of our 9/17 Change-Maker Awards, @wortnews.bsky.social welcomed Lifetime Achievement winner Steve Starkey and reps from our CSW Collab Award-winning organizations: @riveralliancewi.bsky.social, @midwestadvocates.bsky.social, and Wisconsin Conservation Voices. www.wortfm.org/csw-lifetime...
CSW Lifetime Achievement and Collaboration Awards Winners - WORT-FM 89.9
Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) celebrates its 2026 Change Maker Awards on September 17th from 5-8pm at the East Side Club. Joining Jan on the Wednesday 8 O’clock Buzz was […]
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September 2, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Ahead of our 9/17 Change-Maker Awards, @wortnews.bsky.social welcomed Lifetime Achievement winner Steve Starkey and reps from our CSW Collab Award-winning organizations: @riveralliancewi.bsky.social, @midwestadvocates.bsky.social, and Wisconsin Conservation Voices. www.wortfm.org/csw-lifetime...
What have our members been up to lately? Take a peek in our latest roundup where you can catch up on community happenings, new initiatives, and highlights that make Wisconsin a better place for everyone. 🗞️
September 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM
What have our members been up to lately? Take a peek in our latest roundup where you can catch up on community happenings, new initiatives, and highlights that make Wisconsin a better place for everyone. 🗞️
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For now, the state elections commission advised clerks on Monday, Trump’s hotly contested executive order won’t affect mail-in voting in Wisconsin.
Reporter Mary Knoelke has the story.
www.wortfm.org/mail-in-voti...
Reporter Mary Knoelke has the story.
www.wortfm.org/mail-in-voti...
Mail-in voting to stay the same for November, despite Trump executive order - WORT-FM 89.9
The Wisconsin Elections Commission met yesterday to discuss what potential changes to mail-in voting could mean for the state, and how to handle local errors in the administration of past elections.
www.wortfm.org
September 1, 2026 at 11:24 PM
For now, the state elections commission advised clerks on Monday, Trump’s hotly contested executive order won’t affect mail-in voting in Wisconsin.
Reporter Mary Knoelke has the story.
www.wortfm.org/mail-in-voti...
Reporter Mary Knoelke has the story.
www.wortfm.org/mail-in-voti...
Mikayla Sandin has an unwavering commitment to advancing equity and justice for Indigenous communities and survivors of violence. As a Sexual Assault Advocate at Dane County RCC, she leads and mentors a team of advocates serving UW–Madison, ensures survivors receive compassionate...
August 25, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Mikayla Sandin has an unwavering commitment to advancing equity and justice for Indigenous communities and survivors of violence. As a Sexual Assault Advocate at Dane County RCC, she leads and mentors a team of advocates serving UW–Madison, ensures survivors receive compassionate...
Tune in tomorrow morning for another Wednesdays with @wortnews.bsky.social!
Every third Wednesday at 8 a.m., a Community Shares of Wisconsin member nonprofit joins Jan Miyasaki on WORT FM’s “8 O’Clock Buzz” to share more about their work and the impact they’re making in our community.
Every third Wednesday at 8 a.m., a Community Shares of Wisconsin member nonprofit joins Jan Miyasaki on WORT FM’s “8 O’Clock Buzz” to share more about their work and the impact they’re making in our community.
August 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Tune in tomorrow morning for another Wednesdays with @wortnews.bsky.social!
Every third Wednesday at 8 a.m., a Community Shares of Wisconsin member nonprofit joins Jan Miyasaki on WORT FM’s “8 O’Clock Buzz” to share more about their work and the impact they’re making in our community.
Every third Wednesday at 8 a.m., a Community Shares of Wisconsin member nonprofit joins Jan Miyasaki on WORT FM’s “8 O’Clock Buzz” to share more about their work and the impact they’re making in our community.
@midwestadvocates.bsky.social is working to bring greater clarity to a fundamental question: Who has the right to access Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline?
www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...
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Lake Michigan beach access appeal could define public, private rights
Shorewood resident's appeal over Atwater Beach access could clarify where the public may legally walk along Lake Michigan’s shoreline.
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August 17, 2026 at 4:51 PM
@midwestadvocates.bsky.social is working to bring greater clarity to a fundamental question: Who has the right to access Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline?
www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...
www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...
Monique Minkens embodies the essence of exceptional leadership and working at the grassroots level for social change. She is also the first Black Exec. Director of End Domestic Abuse WI. Her work centering anti-oppression and structural change to combat domestic violence has added...
August 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Monique Minkens embodies the essence of exceptional leadership and working at the grassroots level for social change. She is also the first Black Exec. Director of End Domestic Abuse WI. Her work centering anti-oppression and structural change to combat domestic violence has added...