United Way of Dane County Community Celebration

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As a fundraiser for nonprofits, United Way of Dane County's reach throughout the community is profound. The organization is marking a century of building community in Dane County with its annual Community Celebration, a free gathering to look back at the past year's investment campaign and plan for the coming season. The 2022 event features the debut of a new historical exhibit, "100 Years of Impact," as well as a panel discussion featuring Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Centro Hispano Executive Director Karen Menéndez Coller and other community leaders. Livestream also available.
press release: On March 3, 2022, United Way of Dane County will launch our year-long celebration of 100 years of impact! Join us at The Orpheum Theater in beautiful downtown Madison to help us celebrate this milestone– and raise a glass to our amazing community. We couldn’t do this important work without each and every one of you.
Can't attend in person? Join us as a virtual attendee and stream the live program from the comfort of your home.
Business Professional or Cocktail Attire Suggested
Event Schedule
4:00 pm: Special Reception for sponsors, speakers, key volunteers and donors
5:00 pm: Doors Open – Enjoy refreshments, check out the debut of our 100 Years of Impact exhibit and share your dreams with the Centennial Time Capsule.
5:30 pm: Program including 2021 Campaign Results and Awards, a Community Leaders Panel and a Look Ahead to 2022
7:00 pm: Volunteer Engagement hosted by LINC. As you leave The Orpheum, join LINC to create healthy snack packs for local students.
Community Leaders Panel includes: Shon Barnes, Madison chief of police; Dr. Carlton Jenkins, superintendent of Madison Metropolitan School District; Karen Menéndez Coller, executive director of Centro Hispano; Satya Rhodes-Conway, mayor of Madison; Bob Sorge, president and CEO of Madison Community Foundation; Bill Westrate, president and CEO of American Family Insurance; Moderated by Fabiola Hamdan, 2022 chair of United Way’s Vision Council
COVID-19 Information
Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our community. United Way of Dane County is following recommendations for events and gatherings from public health authorities. The below guidelines are subject to change depending on current COVID-19 conditions in Dane County.
Please follow these guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
If you are sick, may have been exposed to COVID-19 or are waiting on test results, please stay home and join virtually.
The Orpheum Theater requires all guests to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event OR proof of full vaccination (at least two weeks after final dose) for entry. For more information on these requirements please see https://madisonorpheum.com/faqs .
We strongly encourage you to wear a well-fitting mask, especially when moving through the venue and interacting with bar staff. Attendance will be capped at half the capacity of the venue and sponsor tables will be set for 6 guests.
The Orpheum Theater is located on State Street in Madison, Wisconsin, near the State Capitol Building. The closest parking is located in the State Street Capitol Parking Ramp directly behind the theater at the intersection of Carroll and Dayton Street.
For more info on parking in Downtown Madison, please visit the city's website: https://visitdowntownmadison.com/