ONLINE: Community Change-Maker Awards
press release: On September 17, Community Shares of Wisconsin will celebrate the work of three community leaders who are working to build a better community for all.
The virtual celebration will begin online at 5:00 p.m. and will include stories and highlights of award winners and the volunteers, advocates and Madison-based nonprofit organizations that have overcome challenges during the COVID crisis to work for social and environmental justice.
Community Shares of Wisconsin nonprofit groups nominated the following awardees:
- Mark Richardson, nominated by Sustain Dane – Winner of the Liesl Blockstein Community Leadership Award
- Dee Sweet, nominated by Wisconsin Conservation Voices – Winner of the Linda Sundberg Civil Rights Defender Award
- Marcia Caton Campbell, nominated by Rooted – Winner of the Sally Sunde Family Advocate Award
Tickets purchased in support of this event helps Community Shares award three nonprofits $1,000 each. Nonprofits are chosen by Change-Maker Award winners to further the inspiring and critical work they do in our community.
“Community Shares of Wisconsin and its member nonprofits have a long history in facing systemic injustices and working to correct the ways people are harmed by racism and inequality,” said CSW Executive Director, Cheri Dubiel. “These Community Change-Makers inspire all of us to think about the big picture and work every day to make our community a place where we can ensure food and housing security, clean air and water, and the freedom to live our fullest lives.”
We will also honor 24 Backyard Hero Award Winners for their volunteer work at Community Shares’ member nonprofits. Learn more about them.
The event is presented by UW Credit Union. Tickets are a suggested donation of $45 and proceeds support the work of Community Shares of Wisconsin and its members.
For more information, sponsorship, and tickets visit: https://2020-community-
Community Shares of Wisconsin is proud to announce our 2020 Inspiring Voices grants. Grantees this year 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. The grants will also be announced during the virtual Community Change-Makers Awards event online on September 17 at 5:00 p.m.
“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. “From career development to supporting students in our schools and encouraging People of Color to have a political voice through direct action, these groups are finding innovative ways to keep people connected at a time when we’re experiencing a renaissance in Black power.”
More about the Inspiring Voices grantees in the words of their leaders
Inspire Barber College “We are more than just a Barbershop/Salon. We promote spiritual, mental, physical and financial growth for individuals who are committed to enhancing their lives and the lives of others,” said Brian Britt, Inspire Barber College founder.
Natural Circles of Support "We center the voices of African American students, build on the strengths of their families and teachers to create conditions that support Black students and change the conditions in schools that keep inequities in place,” said Natural Circles of Support Executive Director Jeffrey Lewis.
Urban Triage, Inc. “My life mission and the mission of Urban Triage, Inc. is to empower and inspire breakthroughs and transformation in Black people and Black communities by way of dynamic programming rooted in transformative education, leadership, and cultural heritage,” said founder Brandi Grayson. “We understand at Urban Triage, Inc. that healing and self-sufficiency go hand-in-hand and that they are the foundation for Black liberation. Which is why everything we do incorporates trauma recovery and discovery.”
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