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, 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.
Kelly Ehresman, Madison Area Community Land Trust
[1]Kelly Ehresman (Photo by John Urban)
Kelly Ehresman generously supports the Madison Area Community Land Trust’s (MALCT) work to provide homes for low-income households as an officer on its Board. Kelly is always quick to volunteer for additional tasks including marketing and helping with special events. She does this all while contributing time to her MALCT condominium community and raising four young children with her husband.
For more information about Madison Area Community Land Trust, or to volunteer, visit [2]affordablehome.org [3] or call 608.280.0131 [4]
[5]Rory Ward and Linda Ransom (Courtesy photo) Rory Ward and Linda Ransom, OutReach
As part of Rory Ward and Linda Ransom’s work with OutReach’s LGBT Senior Alliance, they restructured OutReach’s “Share the Care” caregiving program. Additionally, Linda facilitates a discussion group on faith issues. At OutReach they are admired for their passion, spunk, and kindness, which they generously use to ensure all people have what they need to succeed.
For more information about OutReach, or to volunteer, visit www.lgbtoutreach.org [6] or call 608.255.8582 [7].
