Give your community something to be thankful for amid the consumerism of the holiday season by participating in Giving Tuesday, the nationally established day of generosity started in 2012 as a response to the buying culture of Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving).
Nonprofits
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Less than a decade ago, a man named Todd Bol held a rummage sale outside his western Wisconsin home. After using garage door remnants to construct a miniature schoolhouse, he filled it with books and stationed it at the end of his driveway, garnering attention from visitor after visitor.
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As community members, we seek to make a difference – actively engaging with our communities or giving back in some way. So, it’s no surprise we’ve come to expect businesses in our community to act accordingly.
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With multiple charitable giving endeavors, the Packers Foundation is chief among the organization’s social responsibility efforts. The Packers Foundation supplies grants to different organizations around the state; in 2017, the foundation donated $800,000 to 213 civic and charitable groups in Wisconsin.
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Located in the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons, Giving Gallery: Community in Process, is a first-of-its-kind collaboration of art and philanthropy.
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National chains and local shops alike often help nonprofits in their community with fundraisers or events that generate awareness for their cause.
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Owned by the people for the people, Willy Street Co-op is far from a regular grocery store. While offering affordable, organic food to the Madison community from three locations, Willy Street is also defined by a commitment to charitable giving – specifically local nonprofits.
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When you think of corporate social responsibility, your mind may not jump to french fries. But Wisconsin’s own Culver’s restaurant franchise outshines its fast-food competition in sustainable practices.