“I'm so impressed by the food pantry and employees here. I've used it a couple times, and they are organized and friendly. They have options for pre-made meals, pantry items and fresh produce. It's a great resource for the community when people are struggling.”
8:30AM - 6PM
214 Waubesa St, Madison
Community Services Non Profits
“Hard to communicate. The space seems to allow you to hear neighboring round tables than conversations at your own round table. But great place to go for community meals.”
“A layed back place to work remotely plus has a great community that is very welcoming. Pancakes on Mondays to help get you motivated for the week. Inspiring art on the walls that help to keep your creative juices flowing.”
“We adopted two beautiful, adorable kittens named Oliver and June from here. The adoption process went very fast and smoothly. Their foster mom, Bridget, was very sweet and receptive to answering any questions we had; we could really see that these two kittens were well cared for by both Bridget and the organization. Highly recommend.”
“My recent experience with this store was a very good one. What made this experience so memorable was the interaction I had with Ms. Ellen. Ms. Ellen has a very calm personality which is an excellent skill given the chaos you’ll experience with the management team.In my experience, I felt like I was chasing after answers but no one knows what’s going on. Ms. Ellen on the other hand, looked at the situation, and calmly took control. Many thanks to her and other employees like this.”
“I visited with my team to discuss how we can help fundraise/volunteer, and walking into that building was like being transported to another world! I realized I hadn’t seen a children’s book in 20 years and it was so euphoric to see how they’d evolved to be so inclusive and diverse in so many ways. It’s amazing to see an organization that intentionally curates a selection that will inspire children from all walks of life. I am astounded by the energy and passion from every member I met, and I look forward to helping the cause in any ways I can!”
“The clubhouse is kept clean and safe. There are 4 large meeting rooms. Plenty of parking spaces. Whole coffee beans are ground each day and coffee is delicious. Soda is also available.”
“The staff is wonderful to work with. I enjoy being a part of a group that strives to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by empowering the mobilization of volunteers and being a generous donor.”
“The shop is upbeat and cheerful, filled with handmade creations! And the retail associates are volunteering their time, how cool is that?! I feel very good making purchases at Ethical Trade! Thank you for making shopping a mitzvah!!”
Open 24 hours
2082 Winnebago St, Madison
Community Services Non Profits
“Organization based on a community and a building.Classes / shows, are not run by the organization. 24 hour access for members. Circusing toward a sustainable future, environmentally and socially.”
5:45 - 6:30PM
310 S Ingersoll St, Madison
Community Services Non Profits
“Great place to enjoy a free meal, and the staff is very friendly. Please respect this place. It is one of the last free and open places that anyone can go and enjoy something like this.”
“The staff are very nice. Prices are excellent. Vet care is so expensive. We all want to take the best care of our beloved pets. So nice to have this center as an option.”
“I recently went here with one of my friends who is losing her vision. The entire staff is super amazing and they have a really cool old building. As my friend had questions about her cell phone, we met with Jim, the computer guy. He was super helpful and has a great sense of humor. My friend was initially really hesitant about coming here. Jim's easy going personality and the comfortable method he used to convey knowledge helped her relax and get the information she needed. I wish everyone was as knowledgeable and caring as Jim was during this appointment. She can now read my text messages thanks to the information Jim provided. The Council also has a great store full of terrific items which can help people who are losing vision. The store guy was Greg and he gave us a tour of all the products and was full of answers when my friend had questions. He even told us about a couple of items they could special order if necessary. Again, he was easy going and conveyed what he knew in a thoughtful and respectful manner. I can't say enough positive things about this organization. They are really good people who have a ton of knowledge to assist people who are losing sight. I highly recommend checking them out if you or someone in your life is in need of their services.”
“I took my daughter to shop at the store. Very clean & organized with nice store employees to help with suggestions.I needed to use the bathroom, so I picked up key with boomerang attached to it.?”
“Great experience!! I signed up for a build-a-bike class but when I showed up they didn’t have a frame ready to build that would suit my needs, but they did have a newly tuned up bike that WAS exactly what I was looking for and was a very reasonable $200 and it even came with a front basket already installed. I am very happy with my experience at Freewheel and will recommend to all my friends! The guy working was very helpful and friendly!”
“This place helps out people in a transition for housing. It's not the best place in the world of course. But again it helps out a lot of people what a wonderful volunteer staff”
“Intake worker was patient and understanding of my situation. Provided my family with needed resources. Very helpful. God bless people like her, and thank you CAC for helping people in need.”
“They have very unique gift shop which has super cool items, ive all seen one of the workers hand make a crow detailed bird house ? ? ???. Love yall hope yall are a having a fantastic day”
“Great place to find great deals! You never know what has been donated and what treasure you may find. One of my favorite Madison stops! Plus Habitat for Humanity Reuse Center is right next door!!”
“Christine Seeley from this organization went above and beyond with my last minute reservation of glow in the dark event in Mendota Lake. Great organization with great goals.”
“It is a passionate, non profit organization working to help restore eyesight, eliminating curable blindness,advocating for organ donation,eye and tissue donation. There are volunteering opportunities here. Caring staff.”
“Great place to network and lot of great service to choose. Freedom Inc is also great to connect with people of color. Freedom Inc will help you get connected with resources in your community. They will support you and listen to you.”
“We held my 7 year old's birthday party at the Arts Center and had a fantastic experience. They designed a custom art activity based on my child's interests and age. The instructor was fantastic leading the kids through the activity (and keeping my lone 4year old busy). Parents were able to drop off their kids and get an 1 to 1 1/2 to themselves, and the Center even provided a small gift bag for my child.Best of all was the way they handled a the eventual rescheduling of our party due to weather. When a snow storm was predicted, we kept in close communication about if we would need to reschedule the party and they were very flexible in helping us find a new date and time for her party.I can't recommend Monroe St. Arts Center enough!”
“Best place to be during the recovery process. The PT team is amazing. They help you until you get stronger. CNAs are also amazing, very friendly, and helpful.If you know a person or you have someone looking for rehab, I highly recommend oak park place nakoma.”
“I have gone to this place ever since I was 6 years old and I have to say that I kinda do not see any difference. I feel like they have downsize or just the same, even with the updates they have done. Comparing most YMCA in Dane county area to smaller towns, you would expect a big city like Madison to have more and provide more but unfortunately it is not the case. The pool is cold even if the water temperature is hot/warm because the fans above the ceilings are so strong and you can feel the fans more than the hot/warm water. I witnessed so many kids shivering and shaking badly just like mine. I really do hope atleast one YMCA in the Dane county would do more update if possible.”
“I've worked here twice - once as a home support worker and once as a supervisor. Every gig has it's ups and downs, but I truly loved my tenure there. The agency deeply cares about the community they serve, and about the staff they employ. I am proud to be associated with them.”
“I received so much help from the centre when I first moved to the US. Things were already difficult when we first moved with 2 kids and with a baby on the way we could barely make it. It was a good thing not to think about diapers and wipes, not to worry about the shoes the kids grew out of so quickly and all the toys we couldn't afford. Thank you for all the help you provided.”