A photo of Nena Saucerman, volunteer for Sierra Club Wisconsin. The graphic also has the Community Shares logo and the words Backyard Hero
The nearly 70 local member nonprofits of Community Shares of Wisconsin are working on the issues you care about most including voting rights, healthy food systems, criminal justice reform, housing advocacy, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental protection.
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community.
Nena Saucerman is a volunteer with Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter, where she works behind the scenes to provide fundraising and administrative support. She is very reliable and always steps in to help when needed. She is also kind, enjoyable to work with, and a pleasure to be around. Thank you, Nena!
Sierra Club Wisconsin was founded in 1963 and includes over 18,000 members throughout the state. Inspired by Wisconsin’s beautiful lakes, forests, rivers, and other natural features, Sierra Club Wisconsin works to protect our communities and the planet. Their victories include preventing Perrier from bottling Wisconsin’s water in 2000, stopping the Crandon sulfide mine in 2003, and halting the Penokee taconite mine in 2013.
Learn more about Community Shares of Wisconsin.
The Backyard Hero Awards are sponsored by Isthmus, 105.5 Triple M, and Budget Signs.
