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Backyard Hero: Robin Conkey
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Robin Conkey This month’s hero is Robin Conkey. Robin dedicated more than 13 years of volunteer service to the ABC for Health...
Change Inside 2025
Change Inside 2025 A behind-the-scenes look at how we’re advancing the local social and environmental justice movement Download a PDF version of the newsletterBold Action Brings More Member Nonprofits At a time when nonprofits are under attack, bold action is...
Community Shares of Wisconsin Adds 16 New Member Nonprofits
16 local nonprofits joined the nonprofit federation focused on social and environmental justice at a time when these values are threatened. Madison, WI – Community Shares of Wisconsin is a vibrant collaborative community of local nonprofit organizations that addresses...
Community CHIP® program at Willy Street Co-op reaches $5 million raised for Community Shares of Wisconsin since 1978
For generations, Co-op shoppers have generously supported the local nonprofits of Community Shares of Wisconsin. Madison, WI – “Would you like to CHIP?” For decades, Willy Street Co-op customers have been asked this simple question. Each customer who decides to “CHIP”...
Community Shares’ Workplace Giving Campaign Advances Social and Environmental Justice
Businesses and their employees support local nonprofits working to make change happen. At a time when many organizations are under attack for advocating causes such as diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, civil liberties, LGBTQ+ rights, and other social...
Backyard Hero: Tim Andryk
A photo of Tim Andryk, volunteer for Legal Action of Wisconsin. The graphic also has the Community Shares logo and the words Backyard Hero. Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in...
Backyard Hero: Tom Neuser
A photo of Tom Neuser, Board Treasurer for Wheels for Winners. The graphic also has the Community Shares logo and the words Backyard Hero. Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our...
Backyard Hero: Bonnie Watson
A photo of Bonnie Watson, Board Treasurer for Community Shares of Wisconsin. The graphic also has the Community Shares logo and the words Backyard Hero. Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change...
Community Change-Maker Awards: Thursday, September 11, 2025
You’re invited to Community Shares of Wisconsin’s annual Community Change-Maker Awards on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the East Side Club in Madison. We will celebrate local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our...