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]BJ Pfeiffer
BJ Pfeiffer, Wisconsin Women’s Network
As a Team Mentor for Wisconsin Women’s Network’s Women’s Policy Institute, BJ Pfeiffer’s warmth, wisdom and sense of humor guided Institute Fellows to gain confidence and skills. BJ also gave her considerable vision and talent to revitalize the membership program and find new ways for WWN to engage and empower women and girls from across the state.
For more information about Wisconsin Women’s Network, or to volunteer, visit www.wiwomensnetwork.org [3] or call 608.255.9809.
[4]Marcia Hazen
Marcia Hazen, Tenant Resource Center
As a volunteer housing counselor at Tenant Resource Center, Marcia Hazen helps tenants and landlords take steps to improve the quality of housing across the state. She has helped more than 2,200 people understand tenants’ rights and explains complicated topics so they’re easily understood. Marcia makes people feel at ease even in the middle of a crisis.
For more information about Tenant Resource Center, or to volunteer,visit www.tenantresourcecenter.org [5] or call 608.257.0143.
