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Inspiring Voices 2020
Grantees in 2020 include Inspire Barber College, Natural Circles of Support, and Urban Triage. In past years, two groups were selected to each receive $1000 and fundraising support as nonprofits that prioritize the progress of communities of color. Due to the extraordinary events of 2020, Community Shares has issued grants of $2000 each directly to three organizations to meet immediate and urgent needs.
Past Inspiring Voices
Community Shares of Wisconsin Announces $6000 Distributed in 2020 Inspiring Voices Grants
“Community Shares of Wisconsin is proud to support these boots-on-the-ground groups working in support of Madison’s vibrant Black community,” said Executive Director Cheri Dubiel.
Inspiring Voices: Padres E Hijos
Padres e Hijos en Acción now helps Wisconsin’s Latino families by providing Spanish-speaking children with special needs a community where they feel at home and opportunities to develop their fine and gross motor skills. They are Community Shares of Wisconsin Inspiring Voices for the month of August.
CSW Announces Inspiring Voices Organization conNEXTions
Community Shares of Wisconsin is proud to announce conNEXTions as the first Inspiring Voices Project of 2019! “We’re excited to introduce you to this year’s first Inspiring Voices awardee, conNEXTions, a local grassroots organization working to advance...
Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association: Prioritizing African-American Men’s Health
Note: This article was originally published on Madison 365, which partners with Community Shares of Wisconsin to promote the Inspiring Voices program. Please visit and support their great work at madison365.com. By David Dahmer, Madison 365 “I have to remind people...
Pivotal Transition: Supporting Youth Mentoring
Note: This article was originally published on Madison 365, which partners with Community Shares of Wisconsin to promote the Inspiring Voices program. Please visit and support their great work at madison365.com. By Nicholas Garton, Madison 365 Community Shares of...
CSW Highlights Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association in 2018 Inspiring Voices Campaign
Note: This article was originally published on Madison 365, which partners with Community Shares of Wisconsin to promote the Inspiring Voices program. Please visit and support their great work at madison365.com. By David Dahmer, Madison 365 “I have to remind people...
Pivotal Transition First Inspiring Voices Project of 2018!
Community Shares of Wisconsin is proud to announce Pivotal Transition as the first Inspiring Voices Project of 2018! “We’re excited to introduce you to this year’s first Inspiring Voices awardee, Pivotal Transition, a local grassroots organization working to...
Lilada Gee: Investing in Black Girls
Note: This article was originally published on Madison 365, which partners with Community Shares of Wisconsin to promote the Inspiring Voices program. Please visit and support their great work at madison365.com. By David Dahmer, Madison 365 “Suicide is the...
Building a Stronger Community, One Leader at a Time
[Note: The following is an article written by Nicholas Garton and originally published in partnership with Madison365. Please support our partners Madison 365 by visiting their site to follow local coverage from a variety of perspectives.] The classroom falls silent...
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