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]Paulette Harder (photo by John Urban)Paulette Harder, Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice
Paulette Harder serves as Chair of the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice (ICWJ) Board of Directors. Her dedication to economic justice and her excellent organizational skills make her an invaluable volunteer at ICWJ. In addition to serving on the ICWJ board she is the chair of the Christ Centered Justice Team at her congregation, Lake Edge Church of Christ.
For more information about Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice or to volunteer, visit workerjustice.org [3] or call 608-819-4740 [4]
[5]Michael O'Rourke (Photo by John Urban)Michael O’Rourke, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
Michael O'Rourke assists the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Institute with its Native Vote campaign by traveling across Wisconsin to powwows to film public service announcements. Through his film company, Shadow FX Films, he wrote, directed and produced several films featuring interviews with natives about the importance of voting. Michael truly cares about conservation and the native community.
For more information about the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters or to volunteer, visit conservationvoters.org [6] or call 608-661-0845 [7].
