Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc

A huge thank you to Colony Brands Associate Donation Program -- once again Monroe Fund was a recipient of a donation. It made us proud to see how many organizations are represented from our area. We are truly blessed!

Happy Holidays to all!

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, Dec 25 and Tuesday, Dec 26. If you have immediate or year-end questions please call Wyatt Jackson, President/CEO, directly at 608-758-0883 Ext 7001 or email [email protected].

Darlington Excellence in Education Grants Presented
to a Very Merry Group of Educators

On Friday, December15th representatives of the Darlington Excellence in Education Advisory Board awarded more than $10,000 to projects that aim to enhance educational experiences for Darlington students. Since its inception in 2003, from a bequest from Dr. Lyle Olson, Darlington Excellence in Education has awarded over $137,000.

Awards were made to the Darlington Community Schools for these projects:

Rosie Cart
Rosie Bags
Book Vending Machine
Inclusive Bilingual Playground Communications
Field Trip to Movie and Inclusive Playground
Jazz Experience at the Middle School
American Players Theater
PBIS Incentives For K-4 Grades
Snatoms Hands – Modeling in Science

Holy Rosary Catholic School Received the following:
Physical Enhancements
IPad Minis for Classroom Learning


The Darlington Excellence in Education Fund is a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., a tax-exempt public charity. For further information on the Darlington Excellence in Education Fund, contact Linda Gebhardt, director of donor services, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, (608) 758-0883 Ext 7007 or [email protected].

Extraordinary Women are making the Benton Library, Museum, and Community Center project a reality. Honor the special women in your life ... today, tomorrow, and forever with the gift of being recognized as an Extraordinary Woman sponsoring the children's library.
https://bentonwi.us/benton-library-museum-community-center/

Fabulous costumes for the Madrigal --- funded by New Glarus Community Fund/New Glarus Excellence in Education Fund ~~

Hello December! As we adapt to the colder temps, we are warmed by the continued generosity to our fund. The Benton Community Fund benefits non-profits in our small town. With the help of hundreds of donors we have distributed more than $180,000 for many projects that benefit our village. We extend our thanks to recent donors:
IMO=In Memory Of IHO=In Honor Of
Jeff White
Kenny & Danette Brink-IMO Bob and Susan Murray
Bill & Mary Mowry - IHO of their kids' wedding anniversaries
Bill & Mary Mowry - IMO Pat Seng
Tom & Abbie Behrens
Dan & Tammy Aurit-IMO Pat Bell and Marc Rath

Interested in making a donation? Simply send a check to Benton Community Fund Processing, PO Box 8125, Janesville, WI 53547-8125. Be sure to let us know if it's in memory or honor of someone. Gifts may also be made securely online via the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin website at cfsw.org.

Thank you Argyle Community Foundation for funding dreams and visions throughout our community! We continue to enjoy the enhanced entrance to our library through the funding we received last year (new sign, concrete pad for upcoming outdoor bench, sculpture!!)

This coming year our funding will go towards new, comfy chairs (and storage dolly) for in the community room upstairs for programming! THANK YOU!!

In observance of Thanksgiving all our offices will be closed Nov 23 and 24. If you need immediate assistance please contact [email protected]

The SWCAP Pop Up Food Pantry (this will be a UHaul Truck) will be in our neighborhood on Wednesday, November 22nd. The truck will be at the St. Patrick's Church parking lot on Catherine Street from 12:00-1:00 P.M.

Anyone in need of food can receive a food tote. SWCAP is required to collect names, birthdates, addresses and household size. You must be a Wisconsin resident to receive food.

The Benton Community Fund has provided a $2,000 grant to SWCAP in support of this program. Since the inception of our fund we have distributed $4,800 to help address food insecurity in our community. Thank you to our wonderful donors for their generosity which makes this result possible.

Today was a big day for Grandview. A VERY big day. National designation will be submitted by the WI Historical Society and should be done soon.

🪑Students in the Cabinet Making and Prototyping class at MHS have been busy mass-producing parts for Adirondack Chairs and are now working on assembly using various jigs. These chairs are primarily made from Poplar hardwood lumber. Great job!

This is a great resource to help provide funding needed to keep our communities strong! Consider donating!

https://cfsw.org/about/

Remembering Alan Dunwiddie.

Alan Dunwiddie was one of our founders and served CFSW throughout his lifetime. With the passing of Alan, we wanted to ensure that CFSW creates a memorial that was lasting and true to Alan’s spirit. On October 31st a tree was dedicated to Alan’s memory and service to CFSW in Traxler Park located in Janesville, WI.

Thanks to the Janesville Urban Forest Alliance, we memorialize Alan’s legacy and commitment to the community of Janesville with the dedication of this tree – in the hopes that just as Alan lived his life passing on advice and support, so too will he continue to stand tall and watch over our community for many generations to come.

Our Janesville, Monroe and Platteville offices will be closed Thursday, November 9th to attend the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network's 2023 Statewide Conference on Philanthropy.

2023 Statewide Conference | Wisconsin Philanthropy Network Registration | Agenda | Keynote Speaker | Pre-conference Sessions | Breakout Sessions | Lodging | FAQs | Supporters | Program Committee