List by Category
Protecting Our Environment and Living Sustainably
Ensuring Affordable, Accessible Housing
Supporting Women, Children, and Families
Protecting Our Environment and Living Sustainably
1000 Friends of Wisconsin
Promoting a smarter way to grow.
16 N. Carroll Street, Suite 810
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 259-1000
http://www.1kfriends.org/
Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger (CSWAB)
Working for clean water free of environmental toxins that threaten delicate wetlands, waterways and groundwater in rural Wisconsin.
E12629 Weigand’s Bay South
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-3124
www.cswab.org
Clean Wisconsin
Your environmental voice. Protecting Wisconsin’s clean water and air and advocating for clean energy.
634 W. Main Street, Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-7020
www.cleanwisconsin.org
Community GroundWorks
Connecting people to nature and local food through hands-on education in gardening, urban farming, healthy eating, and land restoration.
3601 Memorial Drive, Suite 4
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 240-0409
www.troygardens.org
Friends of Wisconsin State Parks
Enhancing, preserving, restoring, protecting, and promoting the Wisconsin State Park System for future generations.
PO Box 2271
Madison, WI 53701-2271
(608) 264-8994
www.fwsp.org
Gathering Waters Conservancy
Helping land trusts, landowners, and communities protect the places that make Wisconsin special.
211 S. Paterson Street, Suite 270
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9131
www.gatheringwaters.org
Madison Audubon Society
Conserving, restoring, and advocating for natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.
222 S. Hamilton Street, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-2473
www.madisonaudubon.org
Midwest Environmental Advocates
A public interest law firm making environmental justice a reality.
612 W. Main Street, Suite 302
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-5047
www.midwestadvocates.org
Physicians for Social Responsibility-Wisconsin
Promoting a healthy environment, access to health care, and security through the abolition of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction.
2712 Marshall Court, Suite 2
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 232-9945
http://www.psr.org/chapters/wisconsin/
REAP Food Group
Promoting local foods on everybody’s plates to build a regional food system that is healthful, sustainable, and just.
306 E. Wilson Street, Suite 2E
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 310-7836
www.reapfoodgroup.org
River Alliance of Wisconsin
We save rivers.
306 E. Wilson Street, Suite 2W
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-2424
www.wisconsinrivers.org
Sierra Club Foundation, John Muir Chapter
Working to protect Wisconsin’s clean air, clean water, and special places.
222 S. Hamilton Street, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-0565
wisconsin.sierraclub.org
Sustain Dane
Generating and inspiring local sustainability.
211 S. Paterson Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0689
www.sustaindane.org
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
Helping conservationists engage in public policy to protect our water, air, land, and public health.
133 S. Butler Street, Suite 320
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 661-0845
www.conservationvoters.org
Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Preserving Wisconsin’s wetlands. No matter who you are or where you live, wetlands affect your life.
222 S. Hamilton Street, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
www.wisconsinwetlands.org
Ensuring Affordable, Accessible Housing
Bayview Foundation
Providing housing, human service, arts appreciation, and cultural awareness in a multi-cultural setting.
601 Bayview
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 256-7808
www.bayviewfoundation.org
Common Wealth Development
Building community through affordable housing, youth programs, small business development, job creation, and the arts.
1501 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-3527
www.cwd.org
Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison
Eradicating discrimination in the housing market through education and enforcement.
600 Williamson Street, Suite L-4
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0853
www.fairhousingwisconsin.com
Housing Initiatives
Providing permanent housing solutions to homeless people with mental illnesses.
1110 Ruskin Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 277-8330
www.housinginit.org
Madison Area Community Land Trust
Creating perpetually affordable homes and protecting green spaces.
1501 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 280-0131
www.affordablehome.org
Project Home
Improving the quality and affordability of housing for low- to moderate-income residents in Dane and Green counties.
1966 S. Stoughton Road
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 246-3737
www.projecthomewi.org
Tenant Resource Center
Offers free counseling, mediation, and other services for tenants and landlords interested in learning about their rental rights and responsibilities.
1202 Williamson Street, Suite 102
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0143
www.tenantresourcecenter.org
Fostering Civic Engagement
Arts Wisconsin
Speaking up for and strengthening Wisconsin through the arts, culture, creativity, and innovation.
PO Box 1054
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 255-8316
www.artswisconsin.org
Citizens Utility Board
Advocating for reliable and affordable utility service.
16 N. Carroll Street, Suite 530
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-3322
www.wiscub.org
Dane County TimeBank
Creating a network whereby members earn credits by helping others, then spend those credits on help they need themselves.
1202 Williamson Street, Suite 107
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-0400
www.danecountytimebank.org
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Fund
Where hands-on civic engagement builds a better Wisconsin!
612 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-0827
www.lwvwi.org
The Progressive
A journalistic voice for peace and social justice at home and abroad.
409 E. Main Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-4626
www.progressive.org
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Working for clean government and a fair democratic process.
210 N. Bassett Street, Suite 215
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-4260
www.wisdc.org
WORT 89.9 FM Community Radio
Community-oriented, noncommercial, listener-sponsored radio station broadcasting to south central Wisconsin.
118 S. Bedford Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-2001
www.wort-fm.org
Supporting Women, Children, and Families
ABC for Health
A public interest law firm working to improve health care access and coverage for children and their families, especially those with special health care needs.
32 N. Bassett Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 261-6939
www.abcforhealth.org
Center for Family Policy and Practice
Addressing barriers affecting low-income, non-custodial parents and their families.
23 N. Pinckney Street, Suite 210
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3148
www.cffpp.org
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Statewide grassroots advocacy organization concerned with issues affecting older persons and their families.
2850 Dairy Drive, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718-6751
(608) 224-0606
www.cwag.org
Freedom Inc.
Building leadership in low-income communities of color–to challenge the root causes of violence, racism, and poverty.
601 Bayview
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 661-4088
www.aboutfreedominc.com
Legal Action of Wisconsin
Providing free civil legal services for low-income persons.
31 S. Mills Street
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 256-3304
www.legalaction.org
Nuestro Mundo Inc.
Improving academic success in the Latino community by implementing dual-language immersion, advocating more family involvement, and encouraging community support.
PO Box 259936
Madison, WI 53725
www.nuestromundoinc.org
Rape Crisis Center
Empowering victims of sexual assault and working to end sexual violence through crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and community outreach.
2801 Coho Street, Suite 301
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 251-5126
www.danecountyrcc.org
UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence
Providing a bridge to a safe environment for Latino victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
128 E. Olin Avenue, Suite 201
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 256-9195
www.unidosagainstdv.org
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
As the statewide voice for victims of domestic violence and local domestic violence programs, WCADV is committed to social change through action and advocacy.
307 S. Paterson Street, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-0539
www.wcadv.org
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Creating the social change necessary to end sexual violence.
600 Williamson Street, Suite N-2
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1516
www.wcasa.org
Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
Ensuring every child in Wisconsin grows up in a just and nurturing family and community.
555 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 284-0580
www.wccf.org
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Promoting quality early childhood programs, developing skillful, well-educated teachers, and advocating for sustainable wages and benefits.
744 Williamson Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 240-9880
www.wecanaeyc.org
Wisconsin Literacy
Strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce, families, and communities through literacy.
211 S. Paterson Street, Suite 260
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1655
www.wisconsinliteracy.org
Wheels for Winners
Teaches young (mostly disadvantaged) children about work ethics, personal responsibility, and biking safety by rewarding them–for their community service–with a bicycle.
229 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-2418
www.wheelsforwinners.org
Empowering People with Disabilities
Chrysalis
Creating individualized work opportunities for adults with mental illnesses.
1342 Dewey Court
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-3102
www.workwithchrysalis.org
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Protects and advocates for the rights of people with disabilities throughout Wisconsin.
131 W. Wilson Street, Suite 700
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 267-0214
www.disabilityrightswi.org
Grassroots Empowerment Project
An organization run for and by people who are consumers of mental health services–to support recovery and wellness.
PO Box 8683
Madison, WI 53708
(800) 770-0588
www.grassrootspower.org
Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Promoting independence of the blind and visually impaired by providing services, advocating for legislation, and educating the public.
754 Williamson Street
Madison WI 53703
(608) 255-1166
www.wcblind.org
Wisconsin Family Ties
Creating hope through support, education, and advocacy for families that include children with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
16 N. Carroll Street, Suite 230
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 267-6888
www.wifamilyties.org
Women in Transition
Where recovery is a reality. Providing residential, case management, and social services to women with mental illness.
2842 Moland Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-2046
Working for a Just, Equitable Society
ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation
The nation’s primary advocate for an individual’s civil rights and civil liberties as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
612 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 469-5540
www.aclu-wi.org
Center for Media and Democracy
National watchdog group exposing spin, documenting financial influence, and assisting health, economic, and environmental activists.
520 University Avenue, Suite 260
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 260-9713
www.prwatch.org
Outside the Bean (formerly Community Action on Latin America)
Promotes and coordinates community-to-community partnerships between people in the U.S. and coffee-farming families in Latin America.
(608) 251-3241
www.outsidethebean.org
Fair Wisconsin Education Fund
Statewide organization dedicated to advancing and protecting the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Wisconsinites.
203 S. Paterson Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-0143
www.fairwisconsin.com
Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE)
Creating safe schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth—and for all students.
301 S. Bedford Street, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 661-4141
www.gsafewi.org
Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice of South Central Wisconsin
Individuals–along with religious, labor, and community groups–working for better wages, benefits, and working conditions for low-wage workers.
2300 S. Park Street, Suite 109
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 255-0376
www.workerjustice.org
Madison HOURS
Creating and sustaining a local currency in order to promote economic equity and well-being and to promote cooperation among community members.
1202 Williamson Street, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703
www.madisonhours.org
NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin Foundation
Protecting women’s reproductive rights, privacy rights, and access to the full range of reproductive healthcare choices.
122 State Street, Suite 308
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 287-0016
www.prochoicewisconsin.org
New Harvest Foundation
Providing support for south central Wisconsin’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
PO Box 1786
Madison, WI 53701-1786
(608) 256-4204
www.newharvestfoundation.org
OutReach
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community center that promotes equality, and quality of life, for LGBT people.
600 Williamson Street, Suite P-1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-8582
www.lgbtoutreach.org
Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice
Regional network of 170 member groups and hundreds of individuals working for peace and justice.
122 State Street, Suite 405A
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9240
www.wnpj.org
Wisconsin Women’s Network
Working to improve the status of women in Wisconsin.
612 W. Main Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-9809
www.wiwomensnetwork.org
Working Capital for Community Needs
Providing small-scale entrepreneurs and farmers in Latin America with access to micro-loans.
122 State Street, Suite 507A
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-7230
www.capitalforcommunities.org