News & Events - Upcoming events
News & Events - Upcoming Events
Madison Cares: A new Safe Haven and Affordable Housing Facility Grand Opening
Thursday, April 25th-Sunday, April 28th
4006 Nakoosa Trail
Madison, WI 53714
Join Porchlight and Madison Cares as well celebrate a new chapter in our community.
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Thursday, April 25th 11 a.m. Madison Cares Campaign Chair Diane Endres Ballweg and Porchlight's Executive Director Steve Schooler invite you to celebrate the tremendous success of the Madison Cares Capital Campaign. Tours and refreshments provided by Porchlight Products.
- Volunteer Appreciation Brunch: Saturday, April 27th 9-11 a.m. All volunteers are welcome to join us for a potluck celebration and to learn more about how they make an impact in the lives of those we serve.
- Open House: Sunday, April 28th 1-4 p.m. Meet the dedicated staff and volunteers who made the vision for a safe, welcoming shelter a realisty. Campus tours and refreshments provided by Porchlight Products.
Children's Benefit Plant Sale & Mother's Day Tailgate Bash!
Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th
Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
953 Jenifer St.
Madison, WI 53703
Peruse beautiful perrenials and garden starters just in time for Mother's Day! Join us for killer bands, food fresh from the grill and family activites on Friday, May 10th from 5-10 p.m. The plant sale goes on all day Friday and then continues Saturday morning, when we'll have more family acitivities, including a visit from Heartland Farm Sanctuary and an arts&crafts station to make Mother's Day cards! All proceeds benefit Porchlight and six other non-profits in Madison providing safe, healthy communities for Madison's most vulnerable children.
Generous support provided by: Becker Law Office S.C., AFGE Local 1732 VA Hospital Employee Members, Jenifer St. Market, Murphy Desmond Lawyers, Wegner CPA's
Porchlight's Annual Recognition Dinner: Keeping the Light On
Tuesday, November 12th
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Madison Concourse Hotel
1 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53715
Celebrate the success of Porchlight's families and indviduals who have overcome homelessness despite incredbile barriers. Guests will have the opportunity to enojy hor d'ouvres and cocktailes while they bid on items from local restaurants, businesses, hotles, spas and more during the silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. The inspiring program and plated dinner portion of the event begins at 7 p.m.Tickets are $70; $35 may be counted as a tax-deductible donation. Please contact Beatrice at 257-2534 ext. 20 with any questions.