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 [1], 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.
[2]Margaret Sommers (Courtesy photo)Margaret Sommers, Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Margaret Sommers’s commitment to making a difference led her to join the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired as a volunteer in 2010. She assists with mailings and lends her voice to recording monthly e-newsletters for individuals who have vision loss, their families, and professionals who serve them.
For more information about the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired or to volunteer, visit wcblind.org [3] or call 608.255.1166 [4].
[5]Pamela Rewey (photo by John Urban)Pamela Rewey, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
With over 40 years of involvement with the League of Women Voters, Pamela Rewey truly demonstrates what it means to step up. She has served as President of the Stevens Point and Dane County Leagues and is currently on the board of the state League, where she serves as the Voter Services Chair and Chair of the state Legislative Committee.
For more information about the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin or to volunteer, visit www.lwvwi.org [6] or call 608.256.0827 [7]
