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Madison Church Offers Grant Money To Tackle Homelessness

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 5:01pm
Madison Church Offers Grant Money To Tackle Homelessness

A Madison church has offered a $130,000 grant to help tackle the issue of homelessness.

"Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ has been a  part of the southwest Madison community for over 50 years," said Rev. Winton Boyd. "Many of our members are residents of these neighborhoods and this effort builds on our long-term commitment as a congregation to serving those in need whenever possible."

The congregation will also create a Southwest Housing Partnership that will address homelessness issues in several southwest Madison neighborhoods..

Its office will be based on Russet Road in the Joining Forces for Families office.  

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St. Mary's Care Center Works With Local Cans Count Program

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, 3:41pm
St. Mary's Care Center Works With Local Cans Count Program

You might not think twice about recycling your aluminum cans, that is until you meet Adam Notstad.

The special needs adult is not able to go to work as many of us know it, but he does run his own can recycling venture called AdamCan Recycling.  

He partners with local organizations like the St. Mary’s Care Center, at 3401 Maple Grove Drive, which donates its used cans for recycling. He then crushes the cans and collects money in the process.  Since October, the St. Mary’s Care Center has given him 2,772 cans.  His goal is to collect and crush 50,000 by the end of March. 

Adam stopped by the Care Center with his mother on Tuesday to say thank you for the donations. In addition to the cans the Center generates, it’s also encouraging residents and guests to collect as well to help Adam reach his goal.

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St. Vincent de Paul Kicks Off 20th Annual Recycle The Warmth Blanket Drive

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 2:40pm
St. Vincent de Paul Kicks Off 20th Annual Recycle The Warmth Blanket Drive

St. Vincent de Paul’s 20th annual Recycle the Warmth Blanket Drive will take place Friday through Sunday, Jan. 27 through 29. 

Recycle the Warmth is a local St. Vincent de Paul effort to gather new and gently used blankets and other bedding to be given away to Dane County neighbors in need.

WISC and TVW are media sponsors of this annual drive. 

All the bedding collected or purchased during the drive will be given away during the next 12 months to needy individuals and families that come to the Center for Vincentian Charity at 2033 Fish Hatchery Rd. and are in need of assistance from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Another way to help is to contribute toward the purchase of additional bedding (new sheets, pillows, and mattress covers) to meet the requests that are received. Last year, the group raised more than $5,000 from people in local church communities and from area businesses.

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Semi-Trailer Of Donations Delivered To Dane County Humane Society

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, January 20th, 2012, 12:59pm
Semi-Trailer Of Donations Delivered To Dane County Humane Society

For the entire month of December, Mounds Pet Food Warehouse collected needed donations for Dane County Humane Society at all of its locations. 

Through the generosity of the surrounding community, the donation drive was a huge success and the Mounds semi-tractor trailer delivered the items to the Dane County Humane Society on Friday.

"The items collected range from toys, food, supplies and litter -- all things that we would otherwise have to purchase," said Gayle Viney, DCHS Public Relations Coordinator, in a news release. "DCHS is amazed every year by the overwhelming amount of items donated through Mounds Humane Holidays Drive. We’re so thankful to live in such an animal supportive community".

Everyone at Dane County Humane Society said they want to send a sincere thank you to Mounds Pet Food Warehouse for their constant and incredible support.

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MSCR To Host Annual Downhill Ski Fundraiser At Tyrol Basin

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, January 20th, 2012, 11:52am
MSCR To Host Annual Downhill Ski Fundraiser At Tyrol Basin

Enjoy an evening of recreational skiing on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Tyrol Basin in Mount Horeb. The proceeds support the purchase of adapted equipment and scholarships for people with disabilities through the Madison School & Recreation Program.

The MSCR event costs $20. That covers the ski or snowboard rental, helmets and lift ticket. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No ticket sales on site. Register online at www.mscr.org. Call 608-204-3000 for more information.

MSCR also offers affordable downhill and ski lessons please go to www.mscr.org.

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Jungle Jack Hanna To Host Madison Show

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, January 13th, 2012, 4:29pm
Jungle Jack Hanna To Host Madison Show

Get ready for a wild night of entertainment featuring up-close encounters with acclaimed animal expert, Jungle Jack Hanna, and his wild animal friends at this adult-only event on Saturday, March 10 from 7 to 11 p.m.

Enjoy cocktails, delicious food, music, up-close animal experiences, our Prius raffle drawing and Jungle Jack Hanna himself. All proceeds will benefit the Henry Vilas Zoo's Arctic Passage Project, which will construct a new state-of-the-art habitats for polar bears and seals.

General admission tickets are $75 with VIP passes for $150. A VIP table that includes eight VIP passes is $1,000.

Contact Friends of the Zoo at 608-258-9490 for additional information, or purchase tickets online using the link below.

Purchase tickets here!

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The Arc Hosts Annual Fruit Sale Fundraiser

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, December 30th, 2011, 1:35pm
The Arc Hosts Annual Fruit Sale Fundraiser

Once again The Arc of Dane County is holding its annual fundraising fruit sale from Jan. 1 through Jan. 31. Large and small boxes of oranges and grapefruit,  as well as small boxes of mixed fruit (half oranges and half grapefruit) will be available for purchase.

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