Professor Roberto García Sánchez established the Roberto G. Sánchez Educational Opportunity Fund with Madison Community Foundation after his retirement to help other fully bilingual first-generation students replicate his successful trajectory from community college to four-year university. From this fund, the Sánchez Scholars program was born and has been supporting students in Madison for the last 25 years
Martha Taylor and Gary Antoniewicz worked with MCF to support their giving needs during a surprise sale of a company they held stock in.
Barbara Johnson believes that local news serves a valuable role in binding us all together as a community in our shared values. That's why she has created a legacy giving plan through Madison Community Foundation to support nonprofit journalism through the work of Wisconsin Watch.
Michael and Cathy Baer make direct donations to local nonprofits annually. But, as a financial advisor, Michael recognized the importance of setting up an endowment so they can continue to support the community they love far into the future.
Badger Prairie Needs Network is helping fight hunger in Dane County. In their nearly 40 years of operation BPNN has grown from a small closet to a large warehouse and beyond.
Felicia's Donation Closet helps survivors of domestic violence furnish their new home as they transition to life outside of the shelter.
The Sewing Machine Project Supports Women Locally and Globally The Sewing Machine Project started in 2005 when, in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami, founder and director Margaret John Jankowski collected donated sewing machines and, in collaboration with the local...
Celebrating Inclusivity Through Music and Dance Every Friday in August, on the rooftop of Madison’s iconic Monona Terrace, Dane Dances brings people from diverse walks of life together to celebrate inclusivity and goodwill through dance. The event series features live...
AgeBetter’s Program Is Preventing Falls and Preserving Independence Steps like these leading into a house often cause falls. Adding railings would greatly improve the safety. Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in Wisconsin; in 2022, emergency medical...