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Fifteen hundred students. A new ribbon display at Madison schools' Doyle Administration Building highlights the growing crisis of student homelessness—and how we can help our neighbors this winter. More from WORT: www.wortfm.org/mmsd-raises-...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In this recent Wisconsin Public Radio appearance, @abcforhealth.bsky.social founder and attorney Bobby Peterson takes a look at rising health care costs and what Wisconsinites should know about shopping for health insurance. www.wpr.org/news/health-...
With premiums expected to rise, here’s how to prepare for ACA open enrollment
Open enrollment runs from from Saturday, Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. A Wisconsin insurance expert says it may be wise to wait until the end of that window before picking a plan.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
At a time when organizations fighting for equity, sustainability, and justice face growing challenges, Community Shares of Wisconsin and our member nonprofits are standing strong.
October 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This week, CSW Executive Director Cheri Dubiel, joined Rebecca Paradiso de Sayu (Org School) and Julie Andersen (CORE) to present at the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network’s Statewide Conference on Philanthropy in Green Bay.
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Join the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin for the Upper Midwest Energy Forum—a deep dive into the evolving energy landscape. Gain insights and strategies to navigate key challenges and take home actionable solutions to guide your business decisions.
October 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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The 365 Leadership Summit is coming November 3! Come join Hedi Rudd, co-executive director of Rooted Wisconsin (and 365 Leadership Summit photographer!), for a day of learning and connecting. Register now at 365leadershipsummit.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Safe, stable housing is a foundation for everything else. Urban Triage is partnering with ECHO Suites to make that foundation possible for individuals experiencing homelessness in Dane County, helping clients every step of the way.

Learn more: madison365.com/urban-triage...
Urban Triage, ECHO Suites Madison to provide emergency housing for individuals experiencing homelessness
Urban Triage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable families and individuals, is partnering with ECHO Suites, located on Madison's East Side, to provide emergency housing for ind...
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October 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Two photographs from GSAFE’s photo series Athletic Ability (Ability- power or capacity to do) will be featured in this photo exhibition. Oct 9th 5:30pm to 8:00pm Madison College art gallery Madison College Truax Campus
1701 Wright St. A1005, Madison, WI
October 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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We have the right to read what we want, no matter what politicians or school officials say.

Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚
October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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🚨Rally Alert! 🚨Let’s show our legislators that we’re not messaging around – we DEMAND fair maps and a permanent end to gerrymandering. Join us at noon on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Capitol.
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Rally to End Gerrymandering
Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition speakers.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This smile says it all! 😄

Our donated bike found a perfect home through @wheelsforwinners.bsky.social. This young rider earned it by helping out at his community center and volunteering at the food pantry—a shining example of getting involved with and giving back to the community! 💚
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This month, we recognize Legal Action of Wisconsin volunteer Tim Andryk as our #BackyardHero!

The Backyard Hero Awards are sponsored by 105.5 Triple M,
@isthmusmadison.bsky.social, Budget Signs & Specialties.

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Backyard Hero: Tim Andryk
This month’s hero is Tim Andryk, a reliable and dedicated volunteer at the background check clinics Legal Action of Wisconsin and Urban League of Greater Madison hold several times a year.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
CSW member @acluofwi.bsky.social is pushing back on Palmyra Police joining an ICE task force. “It’s really destructive to the relationship between local law enforcement and the immigrant communities they are sworn to serve and protect,” says ACLU attorney Tim Muth. www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
A Wisconsin police department may soon be able to perform immigration arrests
A local Wisconsin police department could soon be authorized to make immigration arrests and conduct immigration investigations.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
What does volunteering for clean water really look like? Get a glimpse of the work volunteers and Rock River Coalition are doing to restore Wisconsin's waterways. www.wdtimes.com/news/local/g...
Green thumbs
Volunteers gathered at Riverside Park in Watertown, Wisconsin Saturday morning to plant native species and control erosion as part of a creekside restoration with the Rock River Coalition.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Urban Triage’s 4th Annual Harvest Festival returns Sept. 6! 🌱 The Farley Center will come alive with music, vendors, family fun, and a celebration of culture, community, and sustainable living. Free and open to all—share in the harvest and the joy of growing together!
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Urban Triage Harvest Festival set for Saturday
Urban Triage’s annual Harvest Festival returns for its fourth year as the nonprofit organization looks to celebrate its accomplishments through its agricultural programs with the community. The annua...
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September 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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#NationalVoterRegistrationDay is on September 16! Voting is People Power! Make sure you are ready to exercise your power by registering to vote or updating your voter registration today.

👉Visit myvote.wi.gov to register to vote or update your status. #WisconsinVote
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September 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Congrats to Kitty Dunn on more than three decades of waking up Madison with wit, warmth, and music on 105.5 Triple M! 💚 madison.com/life-enterta...
Kitty Dunn retiring from WMMM morning show after 33 years
Kitty Dunn said that, as with dog years, 33 in radio years is more like 120, because long careers at one station are incredibly rare.
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August 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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On September 11, @commshareswi.bsky.social will celebrate local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. Join us and CSW for the annual Community Change-Maker Awards at The East Side Club.

Tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
August 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨Youth represented by @youthvgov.bsky.social and @midwestadvocates.bsky.social are suing Wisconsin for unconstitutional laws that accelerate the climate crisis and violate their rights to life and liberty!
August 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“I had never written to a representative, let alone met one face-to-face. But Equality Day changed that.”

Read about how one attendee at @fairwisconsin.bsky.social's Equality Day found courage, connection, and community in conversation with legislators. 🏳️‍🌈
ourliveswisconsin.com/article/maki...
Making Yourself Visible in Politics
It’s easy to feel like you as an individual can’t make a difference in the landscape of the huge American political machine, but as Susan from the Fox Cities learned, [...]
ourliveswisconsin.com
August 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🌾 Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Harvest Gathering! Join REAP Food Group & Dan Cornelius on Sept. 27 at Yowela Farms for cultural food workshops, live music, a farm tour & a family-style feast celebrating Indigenous knowledge & local abundance. 🌽🍅🥕
August 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
While spring cleaning, Susie found a forgotten bike at the office. We donated it to our friends @wheelsforwinners.bsky.social, who refurbish bikes and award them to youth for community service—turning it into freedom, joy, and opportunity for someone making a difference. 💚
August 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
@rootedwi.bsky.social's pizza nights at Troy Farm are back! Grab a slice and connect with the local nonprofit community on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. 💚🍕 madison.com/life-enterta...
Troy Farm fresh pizza nights return, after 6-year hiatus
Rooted heard — repeatedly — that the community missed the pizza nights, Co-Executive Director Ginny Hughes said.
madison.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Of course we bumped into some of our member nonprofit friends like Sustain Dane at the Middleton Chamber of Commerce's Nonprofit Day! Thanks to the Middleton Chamber of Commerce and Park Bank for hosting a day that brings together so many organizations making a difference in our community. 💚
August 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Freedom, Inc.’s Health Day puts health equity into action—connecting Black, Southeast Asian, and other marginalized communities with the resources they deserve. Join up this Saturday, August 9 to support their work! madison365.com/freedom-inc-...
Freedom Inc. to host its annual Health Day event Aug. 9
Freedom Inc. will host its annual Health Day to spread awareness of its campaigns, promote health and increase access to resources on Saturday, Aug. 9. Freedom Inc. is a Black and Southeast Asian non...
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August 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM