Community Shares' October heroes work for clean water, to serve LGBT seniors

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. 

Dr. Diego Calderon, Citizens for Safe Water Around BadgerDr. Diego Calderon (Photo by John Urban)

As a long-time volunteer for Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger, Dr. Diego Calderon has dedicated his personal and professional life to building a more healthy society and environment—like clean air and water near the closing Badger Army Ammunition Plant. Dr. Calderon also volunteers to consult with dairy farmers locally and in places such as Egypt, Ecuador, and Colombia.

For more information about Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger or to volunteer, visit www.cswab.org or call 608.643.3124.

Larry Kneeland (photo by John Urban)Larry Kneeland, Outreach

Larry Kneeland volunteers his time with OutReach to make sure LGBT senior citizens have much needed support and social activities. He is the Chair of OutReach’s Senior Alliance, which offers joint programming with the Madison Senior Center. An added bonus: this dedicated volunteer and board member cooks incredible home-made meals for the quarterly socials!

For more information about OutReach or to volunteer, visit www.lgbtoutreach.org or call 608.255.8582.