Voices of Change e-News
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Here are some sample articles from past e-newsletters.
Meet Rosie Putman, Backyard Advocate
“It’s extremely difficult for me to pick just one great organization to give to—all of them are valuable, well-run, and important to the people who need the services.” These are comments from Rosie Putman, who chooses to give a general gift through her workplace, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corp (WECC).
“That’s why my personal donation was given as a general gift—for CSW to support all of its member groups.
“I feel great about donating to organizations such as CSW, especially in this tough economy when there is so much need. Once I heard how great the needs were in our community, I felt a responsibility to help out. So did many, many of our staff members here at WECC!”
Drawing Award Winners
Announcing the award winners in our Win Local Goods, Create Local Change drawing, which Community Shares co-sponsored with Dane Buy Local. Thanks to gifts provided by Dane Buy Local members, we had many happy winners.
MJ Adams won the grand prize, an Allant Commuter Bike donated by Trek and outfitted by Saris and Planet Bike. On learning that she won, MJ said, “I have ALWAYS wanted a Trek bicycle! I couldn’t ask for a better gift!”
CHIP Update
Co-op staff have an article in the December Willy Street Reader about the patronage refund or credit that Co-op members can receive. Co-op members can choose to apply their credit towards a purchase, ask for cash back, or donate it to CHIP. Just a reminder that a CHIP donation is one option for you!
Another article in the same issue of the Reader outlines some of the work you support when you donate to CHIP.
CHIP President and long-time CSW/CHIP supporter Candace Weber wrote an insightful editorial about CHIP, which was published in the Cap Times.
With the opening of the second Willy Street Co-op store in Middleton, more people than ever have the chance to make a CHIP donation to the groups that are part of CSW/CHIP. Thank you to everyone who says yes to CHIP.
Campaign Spotlight: Mary Prescott
Mary Prescott, campaign coordinator at Raven Software, noted that “Workplace campaigns make giving especially easy. And I hear from my coworkers that they like knowing that their dollars are driving change. Whether they’re giving a few dollars or several hundred, they’re helping to impact lives on the local level.
“When employees realized that there was going to be a company match for their gifts, that spurred even more excitement and interest,” she said. “Maybe most important, people seemed especially willing to give when they learned that 100% of their directed gifts go to the nonprofits they choose. So I’m glad we’re involved!”
To find out more about workplace giving, or to find out about starting a campaign at your workplace, .