Welcome to the Madison Commons, a website designed to provide news and information about all of Madison's neighborhoods and a crossroads for the discussion of community issues. The name comes from the idea of a village commons, a place for news, talk, debate, and some entertainment, too, that's open to everyone.
Community Shares honors January's Backyard Heroes
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.
Arnold Tucker, Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
[1]Arnold Tucker (Photo: John Urban)
Arnold Tucker began losing vision as a child, but that did not deter him from getting a pharmacy degree and making an impact on his community. Arnold's volunteer efforts, for the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, include working on vision health for diabetics and chairing the Council's Finance Committee.
For more information about the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired or to volunteer, visit wcblind.org [2] or call 608.255.1166.
[3]Jennifer Cloute (Photo: John Urban)Jennifer Cloute, OutReach
Although a full-time student with a full-time job, Jennifer Cloute still makes time to serve on the OutReach Board of Directors and co-facilitate OutReach's social group in Rock County. Jennifer's passion for LGBTQ equality is a driving force in her life. It's why she develops programs to support some her community's most underserved and vulnerable populations.
For more information about OutReach or to volunteer, visit www.lgbtoutreach.org [4] or call 608.255.8582.
