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...
Amanda White is passing on the value of philanthropy through her giving at MCF. Amanda established her legacy early to share the importance of philanthropic giving with her son, Gregory.
Shirley Kubly had a lifelong passion for animals and regularly volunteered at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison.
The Berbee Derby has been a Madison tradition for years, challenging runners and raising funds for technology education. When it was time to pass the torch, Jim Berbee chose to move the Technology Education Foundation funds to Madison Community Foundation.
Bev Buhr’s and Carin Bringelson’s journey into philanthropy is deeply rooted in their personal experiences and their commitment to social equity. They established the QuARE (Queer and Racial Equity) Fund to support grassroots organizations championing both racial and queer justice.
Mentoring Positives’ Darbo Dream Center Will Have a Big Impact on Youth For the last 20 years, Mentoring Positives has been a driver for youth empowerment in the Madison community. Born from the vision of Founder and Executive Director, Will...
Jenifer Winiger finds joy in seeing the impact of philanthropy spreading in the community. That's one of the reasons leaving a legacy through MCF felt so comfortable to her. Discover how Jen built her legacy and who she is honoring through it.