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Mentoring Positives – Breaking The Cycle
Of Will Green's many talents, one has a major influence on our community: his ability to create strong bonds with young black men and help turn their lives around. It's why Will founded Mentoring Positives, focusing on youth in the Darbo neighborhood. Will is working...
Positive Women for Change—Helping Women Beat the Odds
"I beat the odds in many ways," said Kia Stearn, "and I'm working to help other women do the same." A gift to recognize your mom on Mother's Day--what better reason to assist an emerging nonprofit, Positive Women for Change (PW4C), which empowers underserved women and...
CSW Then and Now
1971: Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) was founded as peace and community activists joined forces as the war in Vietnam was winding down. They found creative ways to fund the work to end the war, and they wanted to turn their attention to local nonprofits working...
CSW: 45 Years of Partnering with Grassroots Nonprofits
Welcome to Community Shares of Wisconsin's (CSW's) blog—"Inspiring Voices"—as we celebrate 45 years! During that time we have distributed $16.5 million to support nonprofits that focus on action and advocacy. As the nation's first social action fund, CSW stands apart...