2020 Q1 Newsletter - Happy New Year!

Common Wealth

Development's

quarterly

newsletter

for residents, commercial tenants, workforce participants, and supporters LIKE YOU .

Letter from the Executive Director

Happy 2020 Common Wealth!

First, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who made our 40 ^th Anniversary so special. It was amazing to get out to all of the events we had, culminating in our 40 ^th Anniversary celebration event. It was truly a privilege to be able to get out and spend time with so many of you, and served as a constant reminder of how vital each and every one of you are to the success of this phenomenal organization.

Healthy Housing

The New Face of the Common Wealth Housing Team

We are excited to be able to expand our Common Wealth family in efforts to continue to support our residents and community that we serve. Join me in welcoming our new Housing Specialist Conner Wild to our team!

Originally from Neenah, Conner has lived in Madison since 2008 when he moved here to attend the UW. After working in the culinary industry, Conner has spent the past several years as a case manager and substance use counselor.

Equitable Economic Development

Youth-Business Mentoring Program (YBMP)

Common Wealth Development’s Youth-Business Mentoring Program (YBMP) is starting to gear up for the spring semester. Teens ages 14 – 17 learn valuable job skills over the two-week after school program such as how to fill out job applications, practice interview skills by reviewing questions and having mock interviews and learn and demonstrate customer service skills.

UW-Madison College of Engineering Summer Programs for High School Students Interested in Math, Science, and Engineering!

Programs include: Engineering Summer Program, ProCSI, Engineering Tomorrow’s Careers Camp, Leaders in Engineering Excellence and Diversity, and Biomedical Engineering Community Outreach Program.

Welcome to Main Street Industries!

We are thrilled to welcome two new tenants to Main Street Industries!

Origin Breads and [bayk] Madison have decided to make Main Street Industries the home of their delicious carb filled creations.

Origin Breads makes a wide range of sourdough breads, including Focaccia, Pizzetta and traditional loaves and granola. Kirk Smock is passionate about using the finest locally grown and stone milled grains.

Adult Employment Program

Are you struggling to find employment? Maybe CWD‘s STEP program is the answer!

STEP is a comprehensive relationship-based employment initiative. We connect motivated neighborhood residents to short-term paid employment experiences. Simultaneously, we provide the underlying case management and creative supports necessary to actualize employment goals of participants.

Health Equity and Well Being

It’s Not Too Late…refer a kid for mentoring or to be a mentor!

Do you know of a middle school or high school aged youth that lives in the Raymond Rd. corridor that may benefit from having a mentor? Our funded mentorship programs through the Community Based Crime Reduction grant provides a positive relationship with an adult that is focused on the needs of the youth.

SCHOLARSHIPS!

Listed below are selected scholarships for graduating seniors complied by UMOJA Magazine . UMOJA also list several scholarship opportunities for returning adults. For a complete listing of available scholarship published in UMOJA ’s December 2019 issue, go to https://www.umojamagazine.com /.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

Kappa Psi Omega Chapter

c/o Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 4430, Madison, WI 53744

Several scholarships| amount varies| Deadline-March 13, 2020

Email: akakappapsiomega@gmail.com

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Madison Alumnae Chapter

Several scholarships| amounts $500-$2,000| Deadline-March 2, 2020

Email: Madisonalumnaedst.org or MadisonDSTScholarship@gmail.com

Capitol City Lodge

Capital City Lodge #2

Atten: Scholarship Chair

100 N. Blair St

Madison, WI 53703

Scholarships 2|amount: $500| Deadline-May 1, 2020

Upcoming Events/Announcements

The Big Share 2020: March 3, 2020

Have you dreamed of making history? Of course, we all have. And now we have a chance to be a part of your community's day of giving - an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community.