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Madison Reading Project’s Community Book Drive Nearing Goal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 5, 2024
MORE INFORMATION:
Rowan Childs, Rowan@madisonreadingproject.com, (608) 347-79790
Emily Wills, @madisonreadingproject.com, (773) 318-6784
Madison Reading Project’s Community Book Drive Nearing Goal
DANE COUNTY – Madison Reading Project is asking for your support this holiday giving season to reach its goal of $110,000 during its fifth annual Community Book Drive!.
“We’re committed to growing book ownership for children in Southern Wisconsin by giving away hundreds of new books this holiday season,” says Rowan Childs, Madison Reading Project’s Co-Executive Director and Founder. “Your monetary donations help contribute to our larger goal of year-round book-giving. And, we’re almost there!”
“Together, we’ll get new books that children want, many of whom have few books in their homes,” Childs adds. “We’re confident we’ll reach our donation goals. Everyone deserves that new book feeling, especially our children.”
Donations of books and cash for book buying stay here in the Dane County-area, going to numerous school districts, social workers, educators, and large toy and book-giving events such as Wisconsin State Journal’s Empty Stocking Club, Toys for Tots, Gifts for Christmas, and Santas Without Chimneys, ensuring that hundreds of children get a new book this month.
Local bookstores participating in Community Book Drive include Lake City Books, Mystery To Me, Leopold’s Books Bar Cafe, Room of One’s Own, Book Deal, and Books 4 School.
“Books may be donated online or at several of our bookseller partners across Dane County or at our Book Center, 1337 Greenway Cross, in Madison,” Childs adds. “Donations are cheerfully accepted throughout December.”
Visit Madison Reading Project’s website for more on the book drive, book suggestions, book-giving programs, or to make a monetary contribution: www.madisonreadingproject.com/communitybookdrive
Madison Reading Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to connect the community with free books and literacy enrichment programs that ignite a love for reading.
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The annual Community Book Drive helps Madison Reading Project distribute books to children during the holiday season.
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Endres Foundation Announces November 2024 Grants
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One Community Bank Invests in Education: $5,000 Contribution to Monona Grove Education Foundation
December 2, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank
One Community Bank Invests in Education: $5,000 Contribution to Monona Grove Education Foundation
(December 2024) – Continuing its mission to invest in communities, One Community Bank is thrilled to announce a $5,000 donation match to the Monona Grove Education Foundation (MGEF) CARES Campaign. For any donations made in the month of December, OCB will match up to $5,000. The CARES Campaign centers on children, awareness, resources, education, and stability. Funds raised through this annual initiative will directly support teachers and students within the Monona Grove School District, fostering a stronger and more resilient educational community.
“This is an incredible opportunity to support and invest in the communities of Cottage Grove and Monona,” said Dan Carey, Chief Commercial Officer at One Community Bank. “We are thrilled to contribute to the CARES Campaign and help create lasting benefits for students, teachers, and families. We look forward to this being just the beginning of a strong and impactful partnership with the Monona Grove Education Foundation and the Monona Grove School District, working together to build a brighter future for our community.”
The Monona Grove Education Foundation provides opportunities in and out of the classroom to better educate and prepare students for life after graduation. MGEF runs five different programs within the school district, including the Pay It Forward Campaign, Monona Grove Weekend Snack Pack Program, Summer Scholarship Program, MGEF Teacher Innovation Grants, and the Rundle Starting Line Fund.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to One Community Bank for their generous investment in MGEF,” said Jason McCutchin, President of the Monona Grove Education Foundation. “Their contribution to the CARES Campaign will make a significant, positive impact on our students, adding an extra layer of excitement and support to their educational journey.”
One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 16 bank locations and $2.2 billion in assets. It provides both personal and business banking solutions, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Six years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Cottage Grove, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.
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2024 AmFam Championship Raises $2.5 Million for Charity
American Family Children’s Hospital and 163 other nonprofits share record proceeds
The 2024 American Family Insurance Championship raised $2,505,000, representing the highest total ever raised from years the event has been held – and surpassing last year’s record amount.
This brings the total amount raised for charity to $19.7 million since the inaugural event in 2016, with 1,010 grants provided to nonprofit organizations.
Approximately half of the 2024 proceeds will be distributed to the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, and 163 primarily local charities will share the rest in varying amounts.
The total proceeds raised, and charitable organizations supported, were revealed at an event held at American Family Insurance corporate headquarters. The celebration featured tournament host and 2023 AmFam Champ winner Steve Stricker, his wife Nicki, American Family Insurance Chair and CEO Bill Westrate, and representatives from community nonprofit grant recipients.
The eighth American Family Insurance Championship was held in June at University Ridge Golf Course. Fans and 975 volunteers from 29 states took part in the three days of tournament play, and the volunteers provided 20,000 hours to the event. The total local economic impact of the tournament from 2016-2024 is estimated to exceed $115 million.
WATCH: AmFam Champ Raises $2.5 Million for Charity in 2024
Mark your calendars for the 2025 American Family Insurance Championship. Our event is June 6-8 at TPC Wisconsin in Madison and will feature a new team event format. If you’re interested in volunteering, visit our website to learn more about the AmFam Champ volunteer program and register.
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