May’s Backyard Heroes support the arts and safe water efforts

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.

Taeli Turner, Arts Wisconsin

Taeli Turner is a rising leader in the next generation of Wisconsin’s creative and civic visionaries. Taeli serves on the Arts Wisconsin’s board and chairs the planning committee for their new Young Arts Leaders Council. She’s known as an energetic do-er and an artist who believes passionately in the important role arts play in civic life.

For more information about the Arts Wisconsin or to volunteer, visit www.artswisconsin.org or call 608.255.8316.

Beverly Vaillancourt, Citizens for Safe Water around Badger

Beverly Vaillancourt volunteers with Citizens for Safe Water around Badger (CSWAB) as its representative on the Community Share of Wisconsin Board of Directors. She generously offers her time because she believes so strongly in CSWAB’s efforts to right the wrongs of environmental destruction in Sauk County, and she supports its advocacy for a clean and safe environment for all.

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