Backyard Heroes for the month of April

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

Nancy BuckwalterNancy Buckwalter, Rape Crisis Center

In just one year Nancy Buckwalter dedicated nearly 300 hours as a Rape Crisis Center volunteer, ensuring that those calling the 24-hour crisis line receive immediate support and information. Nancy also helps train new volunteers and enthusiastically staffs outreach events, especially during April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Alice Hawley

Alice Hawley, Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger

When toxins were found in the water by Badger Army Ammunition Plant, Alice Hawley and others distributed flyers to warn the neighbors.  Alice said that volunteering is important to her because of the dangers of pollution left behind by the Plant.  She added that she's working to educate others about saving not only the neighborhood, but also our state.