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Who we are: Community Partners
South Madison community partners form reciprocal relationships with CCP educational partners, with all partners informing issues, providing expertise, and delivering services in areas of health, education, housing, business, jobs, capacity building, and community organizing. Community partners are mainly located in the five neighborhoods surrounding South Park Street.
Community partners below are some of the many collaborating organizations. Neighborhood associations, government agencies, and businesses also partner with Campus Community Partnerships.
African American Black Business Association (AABBA)
This association, part of the Multicultural Business Resource Center, promotes the economic and social development of the African American/Black community. AABBA facilitates access to capital and empowers African American and Black business owners to build, expand, and assist entrepreneurs and businesses in the community. AABBA provides financial, educational, legislative and networking resources to its members and potential members.
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC)
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
A nonprofit organization that works to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The Taft Street Branch (South Madison) has a gym, renovated industrial kitchen, a state-of-the-art technology lab, game room, art room, and small group meeting space.
(CCP Educational Partners: UW–Extension Dane County, UW–Madison, Edgewood College)
Catholic Multicultural Center (The Diocese of Madison) in South Madison
This nonprofit organization administers to the poor and disadvantaged through St. Martin House and the Guadalupe Center programs. Both programs offer meal programs, job development, computer labs, and educational, social, and religious activities.
(CCP Educational Partners: Edgewood College, MATC, UW–Madison)
Centro Hispano of Dane County
This nonprofit organization exists to empower Latinos through quality social, educational and cultural programs. Located in South Madison, Centro Hispano works for equity for Latinos in the receipt of services, jobs, housing, and education.
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC, UW–Madison, Edgewood College)
Dane County Transitional High School
A 25-year-old alternative high school program housed in the Villager which draws students from various school districts. This high school program uses service learning, experiential learning, and transitional planning in its learning segments (i.e., “interest groups” based on student interests).
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC, UW–Extension Dane County)
Home Buyers Roundtable of Dane County
This nonprofit member organization promotes and educates Dane County about home ownership. Members believe home ownership will increase family stability and financial security; stabilize and strengthen communities and neighborhoods; and generate jobs and stimulate economic growth. Member agencies include housing industry representatives.
(CCP Educational Partners: UW–Extension Dane County, UW–Madison)
Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice of South Central Wisconsin
This nonprofit organization educates and mobilizes the religious and labor communities of South Central Wisconsin to actively build relationships between faith and labor groups, and to support the rights of workers to organize and engage in collective bargaining.
(CCP Educational Partners: Edgewood College)
Joining Forces for Families
South Madison teams of the Joining Forces for Families program work to ensure the success of youth and families in school, home, and community by building a strong collaborative team, each including a police officer, a public nurse, a county community social worker, and school personnel. Agencies include the United Way, the Dane County Human Services Department, local and county law enforcement agencies, local school districts, local and county public health departments and neighborhood groups.
(CCP Educational Partners: Edgewood College)
Latino Chamber of Commerce/Cámara de Comercio Latina
This corporation promotes economic and social development of the Latino community by supporting the creation, expansion and diversification of Latino-owned businesses through educational, legislative and networking activities.
La Cámara de Comercio Latina de la ciudad de Madison, Wisconsin busca el desarrollo y apoyo de empresarios latinos con el objetivo de mejorar los sus negocios a traves de capacitación, asesoria y conexiones empresariales. A traves de eventos mensuales llamados “Desayunos Empresariales” logramos conectar las necesidades y ofertas de los negocios latinos, o simplemente, una colaboración mutua para el beneficio de los empresarios latinos.
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC)
Lincoln Elementary School
This South Madison public school serves 3rd-5th grade students and is paired with Midvale Elementary (Grades K-2). Lincoln's diverse learning community enhances learning and democratic values with understanding and respect for the entire school community. The Lincoln staff is dedicated to helping each and every child reach his/her full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
(CCP Educational Partners: UW–Madison)
Madison Development Corporation
A nonprofit corporation that provides quality employment opportunities by making loans to hard-to-finance small businesses, and provides quality, affordable housing for Madison and Dane County residents.
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC, UW–Madison, UW–Extension Dane County)
Madison Public Library – South Madison Branch
This Madison library branch is one of Madison’s busiest libraries. The South Madison Branch Library will be expanded from 3,200 square feet to 12,000 square feet and will be located on the ground floor of the Urban League of Greater Madison building, an anchor for the Villager Redevelopment Project. Library Hours: Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday: 9–5 p.m. Visit the South Madison Public Library website for information on programs and events.
(CCP Educational Partners: UW–Madison)
Madison-area Urban Ministry, Inc. (MUM)
MUM “stands with the poor and hurting, neighbors working together for social change.” This nonprofit interfaith social justice organization is located in South Madison, and has a county focus. MUM brings individuals and faith communities together to identify and study issues, urge action, and work together for social justice in the broader community.
(CCP Educational Partners: Edgewood College)
Meriter Hospital
A fully integrated health system offering patients extraordinary care every day, throughout the lifespan. Ranked as one of the Thompson-Reuters Top 100 Hospitals in the nation, Meriter offers primary and specialty care services, including the busiest birthing center in Dane County; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; leading-edge surgical services including robotic knee surgery; cardiac services ranging from advanced diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation; and emergency services featuring the only accredited chest pain center in Dane County.
(CCP Educational Partners: Edgewood College, MATC, UW Health, UW–Madison)
Park Street Partners (PSP)
A coalition of organizations representing stakeholders in Park Street revitalization. Many public and private projects planned or underway within the Park Street Corridor relate to economic and community development.
(CCP Educational Partners: UW–Madison, Edgewood College)
South Madison Farmers’ Market
This enjoyable community gathering place offers fresh organic produce, flower bouquets, meat, and baked goods. The market is available four days a week during the growing season: Mondays at 2500 Rimrock Road, Wednesdays at 1501 Gilbert Road, Sundays and Tuesdays at the Labor Temple lawn (1602 S. Park Street), and Thursdays at The Villager.
(CCP Educational Partners: UW–Madison)
South Madison Health & Family Center – Harambee
A well-known multi-agency collaboration providing culturally sensitive, coordinated health and education services at the Villager in South Madison. Harambee enlists active community participation in addressing health care, family support and education needs. Harambee agencies are: Dane County Parent Council, Access Community Health Centers, Madison Public Library – South Madison Branch, Planned Parenthood, Public Health: Madison and Dane County
(CCP Educational Partners: Edgewood College, UW–Madison, MATC)
South Metropolitan Business Association (SMBA)
An association of business people working to promote and improve the quality of life and image of South Madison in the City of Madison, City of Fitchburg, and Town of Madison. SMBA encourages well-planned, high-quality, and balanced commercial and residential development, as well as economic growth. SMBA is also a member of SMPC and PSP.
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC)
South Metropolitan Planning Council (SMPC)
A coalition of neighborhood and business groups that work together to increase the civic capacity on the Southside. The SMPC serves all City and Town of Madison residents who live within the following areas: northside boundary (Regent Street, Monona Bay, and Lake Monona); southside boundary (City of Fitchburg); eastside boundary (Yahara River and Mud Lake); and western boundary (Randall Avenue and the University of Wisconsin–Madison).
(CCP Educational Partners: UW–Madison, UW–Extension Dane County)
UMOJA Magazine
A monthly journal of positive news about African American people and social justice. UMOJA Magazine is published in Madison, Wisconsin. Subscriptions are available.
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC)
The Urban League of Greater Madison
This nonprofit organization improves the social and economic conditions of African Americans, other people of color, and the economically disadvantaged in our community. The Urban League of Greater Madison is moving to South Madison and expanding its programs in college readiness and career development, workforce development, and equity development for first-time homeowners.
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC, UW–Madison)
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiatives Corporation (WWBIC)
WWBIC welcomes organizations to partner with them on economic development, and invites residents and microenterprises to access capital through direct lending, one-on-one individualized business assistance, business education, and asset-building financial awareness education programming. WWBIC programs emphasize support for women, people of color, and people of lower wealth and incomes.
(CCP Educational Partners: UW–Extension Dane County, MATC, Edgewood College, UW–Madison)
Wisconsin Women of Color Network
A nonprofit organization of women of color; members of the organization believe in helping each other to achieve their full potential.
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC)
Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin
Serves a six-county area and created a one-stop workforce development connection for businesses, workers and leaders. Many organizations give financial and technical support in worker- and industry-targeted initiatives, including efforts focused on creating positive economic change in South Madison (i.e., identifying profitable businesses wanting to locate in South Madison and skilled workers wanting to live in South Madison).
(CCP Educational Partners: MATC, UW–Madison)
The YWCA of Madison
YWCA aims to empower women and improve the quality of their lives. YWCA in South Madison, the YWCA Employment and Training Annex, helps individuals find, change or maintain a job and acquire the skills they need to advance in the workplace.
(CCP Educational Partners: Edgewood College)
Community-based efforts occur in the five neighborhoods that surround the “main street” of South Madison, Park Street. Community partners such as neighborhood associations and the South Metropolitan Planning Council provide a vehicle for civic engagement and for partnering with educational partners. Photo: Vanderwalle and Associates