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](John Urban/Community Shares)
Devon Hamilton, Common Wealth
Devon Hamilton became involved with Common Wealth’s Youth Programs through his work with UW-Madison’s Multi-Cultural Student Coalition. Devon is deeply engaged with the Madison community, from mapping grassroots initiatives to taking part in the Our Madison Through My Senses project. Upon graduation, Devon would like to continue to work on projects that use food as a catalyst for community change.
For more information about Common Wealth or to volunteer, please visit www.cwd.org [3] or call 608.256.3527
[4](John Urban/Community Shares)
Maria Shank, Tenant Resource Center
Since joining the Tenant Resource Center (TRC) as a volunteer housing counselor, Maria Shank has become known for her incredible patience with difficult cases. Her calm approach to gathering details and background ensure clients’ needs are addressed. She is passionate about the law and helping people use it in their real lives, to solve real problems.
For more information about the Tenant Resource Center, or to volunteer, visitwww.tenantresourcecenter.org [5] or call 608.257.0006 x 5.
