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Community Shares of Wisconsin
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Together We Transform Our Community. Learn more about our work and nonprofit membership at communityshares.com.
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YWCA Madison
YWCA Madison is committed to eliminating racism and empowering women by seeking justice over charity and empowerment over enabling. Their goal is to eliminate barriers that exist for individuals looking to become self-sufficient, expand the thinking of individuals looking to explore privilege, and advocate around issues that most affect marginalized communities.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project documents, preserves, elevates, and celebrates Wisconsin's hidden histories.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Wisconsin Ecolatinos
Wisconsin EcoLatinos works to raise equity and increase participation in environmental quality and conservation efforts by empowering the Latino community and minorities to take action against environmental hazards affecting our community and reduce our carbon footprint. They pursue an equitable and sustainable environment by eliminating language and social barriers while advocating for the inclusion of our community in the transition to the clean energy economy and climate change adaptation.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Root 2 Rise
Root 2 Rise places high school students in an elementary school to work as a Tutor-Mentor, where students earn academic credit and a monetary stipend for their committed work. They provide leadership experiences as a path to a successful future.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Open Doors for Refugees
Open Doors for Refugees welcomes refugees to the Madison area by helping them make a home, celebrating their cultures and contributions, and accelerating their progress towards self-reliance and community involvement.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Movin' Out, Inc.
Movin' Out advances disability justice by co-creating safe, affordable, community-integrated homes.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Maydm
Maydm provides girls and youth of color in grades 6-12 with the skills, experiences, and connections to pursue careers in and change the face of STEM.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Madison Worker Cooperatives
MadWorC is a membership organization of worker-owned and operated cooperatives and their supporters. Their mission is to support and build the solidarity economy in the Madison area by promoting worker ownership and democratically controlled workplaces. They provide cooperative education, development support, peer networking, and technical assistance toward growing an ecosystem of worker-owned cooperatives, which can mutually support each other while building racial, gender, and economic justice in our communities.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Kennedy Heights Community Center
Kennedy Heights Community Center’s mission is to create a community support network for low- to moderate-income families; to increase available resources and programs to improve the lives of residents; and to develop and present social, educational, recreational and cultural programs for children, youth and adults.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Healthy Climate Wisconsin
Healthy Climate Wisconsin is committed to communicating that the global climate crisis is a public health emergency, and advocating for equitable solutions to decrease the impact of climate change on human health. HCW shares climate health resources to educate and empower their members to advocate for their communities' health, and catalyze the transition to climate-smart healthcare in Wisconsin.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Community Immigration Law Center
The Community Immigration Law Center strives to ensure dignity and access to justice for people, especially those facing deportation, by providing legal representation and consultations, as well as support and education regarding immigration issues for the community at large.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Bridge Builders
Bridge Builders, Inc. inspires inner-city innovation that holistically transforms neighborhoods one block at a time.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Black Men Coalition
Black Men Coalition foster and develop a safe and inclusive environment for those most vulnerable in Dane County through community involvement, mentorship, education, employment skills, and supported housing. By providing these opportunities, they are generating a sense of belonging, which is critical to social and emotional development for all genders and all races.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Bikes for Kids Wisconsin strives to increase the use of bicycle-based transportation for underserved communities through access, low-cost repairs, and education. They’re powered by passions for equity, cycling, our community, and the planet.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Access to Independence
Access to Independence, Inc. is a disability-led organization that champions justice and provides resources, services, and advocacy for people of all ages, all disabilities, and all identities.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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@350-wisconsin.bsky.social
350 Wisconsin mobilizes grassroots power to change hearts and minds, laws and policies, and humanity’s massive systems to make transformational progress toward environmental justice and solving the climate crisis by 2030.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Community Shares is cooperatively run—every member gets a seat at the table and a voice in shaping our shared future. We’re thrilled to grow this community of changemakers. Get to know more about them below, presented alphabetically:
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Together with our full coalition, they are working to protect civil liberties, expand affordable housing, strengthen healthy food and farms, advance LGBTQ+ rights, grow sustainability efforts, and more.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Through Partners in Giving, employees of the State of Wisconsin, Universities of Wisconsin, and UW Health can power this work to ensure progress on diversity, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental protection, and more.

Get started at giving.wi.gov.
Partners in Giving – The State, University & UW Health Employees Combined Campaign of Dane County
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October 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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We’re proud to help lead the conversation on how philanthropy can foster wellness, equity, and connection throughout Wisconsin’s nonprofit community. 💚
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Together, they shared insights from their workplace well-being project—a collaborative effort to support healthier, more sustainable workplaces.

As Cheri said, "Especially in these turbulent times, a focus on wellbeing at work is not only better for business, but it's also an act of resistance."
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM