April's Backyard Heroes campaign against pipeline expansion, trains National Guard on preventing assaults

Community Shares, a partner of Madison Commons, recognizes two volunteers each month. The volunteers come from Community Shares' member groups and are selected for their service to the community and to community issues. 

Mary Beth Elliot, Sierra Club-John Muir Chapter

Mary Beth Elliot is a critical piece of the Sierra Club-John Muir Chapter’s work to halt proposed pipeline expansions in Wisconsin. The Sierra Club relies on her to research legalese, put it in simple terms, prepare presentations and support other volunteers. Her warmth, dedication and relentlessness are the glue that holds the campaign together.  

For more information about the Sierra Club-John Muir Chapter’s or to volunteer, visit www.sierraclub.org/wisconsin or call 608.256.0565.

Gilda Maltes, Rape Crisis Center

Gilda is a compassionate counselor on Rape Crisis Center’s helpline and a volunteer with RCC’s education and outreach program. She helps set up trainings with the Wisconsin National Guard and Air National Guard—groups RCC is excited to be working with. Gilda, who focuses both on education to prevent assaults and healing for survivors, is truly invaluable.

For more information about the Rape Crisis Center or to volunteer, visit www.danecountyrcc.org or call 608.251.5126.