American Girl Honors Madison Roots With New Doll
The company introduces Daisy Davenport as its 2026 Girl of the Year character.
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Madison Business Philanthropy News
This page covers charitable giving, nonprofit support, fundraising campaigns and benefit events. Reporting includes donation drives, community generosity and the organizations that coordinate these efforts throughout the city.
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October 26, 2026
Point 27 Honors Fallen Wisconsin State TrooperThe nonprofit gifted inscribed jewelry to the Wisconsin State Patrol and the family of the late Trooper Brad Ritger.
October 20, 2026
Madison Reading Project to Launch Annual Book DriveThe sixth annual Community Book Drive will run from November 10 to December 10, 2026, to provide books to local children.
October 16, 2026
Henry Vilas Zoo Hosts Light the Night FundraiserThe annual charitable event raises critical funds for blood cancer research and patient support services in Madison.
October 15, 2026
Second Harvest Recruits Hosts for Holiday Food DrivesMadison businesses and schools are invited to host collection barrels to help fight regional food insecurity.
October 9, 2026
Red Cross Opened Nominations for Heroes AwardsThe American Red Cross is now accepting submissions to honor community members for their service.
October 2, 2026
UW-Madison Will Host Annual Fill the Hill FundraiserThe 14th annual fundraiser will bring pink flamingos to Bascom Hill on October 3, 2026.
September 30, 2026
Badger Challenge Raised $1.2 Million for Cancer ResearchThe University of Wisconsin event brought together thousands of participants to support critical medical research.
September 29, 2026
Madison Observed Go Orange Day to Combat HungerThe city held an awareness event to fight rising food insecurity across the region.
September 28, 2026
Big Ten Blood Donation Competition LaunchedThe annual initiative returns to UW-Madison as the American Red Cross works to resolve a national blood crisis.
September 24, 2026
Wisconsin Medical Project Sued City of MadisonThe nonprofit filed a lawsuit after the city denied relocation benefits for its former warehouse site.
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This section follows charitable giving, nonprofit support, fundraising campaigns and benefit events. Coverage takes in every neighborhood across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns often dictate the pace of giving, with end-of-year campaigns frequently drawing the most participation from the public. Large capital campaigns and emergency response initiatives remain the most consistent factors shaping the landscape of support.