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Backyard Hero: Ann Marie Zagzebski
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Ann Marie Zagzebski This month’s hero is Ann Marie Zagzebski. Ann Marie (along with her husband, James) began volunteering with...
Backyard Hero: Griffin Schumacher
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Griffin Schumacher This month’s hero is Griffin Schumacher, a volunteer for River Alliance of Wisconsin. Griffin is a recent...
2026 Community Change-Maker Awards
Community Shares of Wisconsin will honor local social and environmental justice leaders Madison, WI - On September 17, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our...
Backyard Hero: Margaret Brauer
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Margaret Brauer This month’s hero is Margaret Brauer, a board member and volunteer manager for Open Doors for Refugees, an...
Backyard Hero: Deirdre Garton
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Deirdre Garton This month’s hero is Deirdre Garton, a board member for Rooted since 2014. Deirdre has decades of experience...
Wednesdays with WORT
Every third Wednesday of the month at 8am, a Community Shares of Wisconsin member nonprofit is interviewed by Jan Miyasaki during “8 O'Clock Buzz" on WORT – 89.9 FM Community Radio. The member nonprofits discuss upcoming events, new projects, and the important work...
Another Record-Smashing Year for The Big Share
Donors took bold action to support social justice and the environment Madison, WI – On Tuesday, March 3, Community Shares of Wisconsin and its 82 member nonprofits hosted The Big Share®, an online day of giving focused on social and environmental justice. The 2026...
Backyard Hero: Adrienne Gilbert Ramirez
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Adrienne Gilbert Ramirez This month’s hero is Adrienne Gilbert Ramirez. Adrienne has been a steady and powerful force for the...
The Big Share is March 3
An online day of giving focused on social and environmental justice Madison, WI – At a time when our values and democracy are under attack, bold action is required. Donations during The Big Share® are an investment in local nonprofits that are challenging systems,...