Stories of Impact

Felicia's Donation Closet helps survivors of domestic violence furnish their new home as they transition to life outside of the shelter.

Learn how Felicia's got it's start

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.

See how BPNN is expanding

Dane Dances celebrated 25 years of bringing free live music and dancing to the Monona Terrace rooftop in 2024.

Learn more about how Dane Dances fosters culture in Madison

The Sewing Machine project has been helping women learn how to sew both locally and globally since 2004.

See how The Sewing Machine Project is supporting women

AgeBetter's Safe at Home program is helping to keep seniors at home longer by improving safety and preventing falls.

See how AgeBetter is preserving independence

Mentoring Positives is dreaming big for the Darbo-Starkweather-Worthington neighborhood with the launch of the Darbo Dream Center capital campaign.

Learn more about Mentoring Positives impact on youth and the new Darbo Dream Center

The Community Impact Fund supports MCF's competitive grantmaking in our community. Over the years, grants made from this fund have helped transform the landscape of our community.

Learn how the fund got started, and discover some of the transformative grants it has made

CEOs of Tomorrow teaches students financial wellness and job-readiness through social entreprenuership programs in Dane County schools.

Read more about how CEOs of Tomorrow is offering an alternative approach to learning

What all began with an empty lot soon turned into a bussling downtown center packed with events. The Stone Horse Green in Middleon was truly designed by and for the community.

Learn more about the transformation of the Stone Horse Green

Black Girl Magic Educational Services provides programs to build confidence, creativity and uplift Black girls across Madison, forming a safe and affirming community where girls can authentically and unapologetically be themselves.

Discover the many ways Black Girl Magic helps girls thrive

The American Girl's Fund for Children has helped thousands of children engage in arts, cultural and environmental programs in the 35 years since its inception. It has awarded more than $11 million to area nonprofits, including Little Picassos, Rooted and the Aldo Leoplold Nature Center's Nature Net program.

Discover how the Fund for Children has helped these organizations grow

As President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC), Michael Johnson’s infectious enthusiasm and ability to inspire donors have made him an extraordinarily successful fundraiser. This has led to an incredible impact on Madison.

See how Michael and the Boys & Girls Clubs' work were honored

The Foundation for Dane County Parks is dedicated to improving the quality of life throughout Dane County by sustaining and improving its park system.

Learn how the Foundation is working to connect more people to the parks.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and the Madison Area Builders Association are teaming up to create the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center and a career pathway to the trades for Madison-area youth.

Watch the story and learn about their endowment challenge

Groundswell Conservancy and Operation Fresh Start are teaming up to providing a pathway to careers in conservation, with some help from a Community Impact grant.

Read about the new Graduate Conservation Crew