Madison Voices: Community Building

Serving Allied Dunns Marsh Neighborhoods and Beyond
We are each other's most valuable resource.
Address : PO Box 1163, Madison 53701
Phone: 608-250-5205; Email: editor@madisonvoices.com

June - July, 2008
Community Building

	People of Faith are We Walking the Walk? by Linda Ketcham. Twenty Twenty years or so ago there was a skit on Saturday Night Live, part of a news commentary that contained the line "and remember, the meek will inherit the earth but that's okay because when they do we'll just push them down and take it back." Click HERE to read more.
	Serving the people of the 26th Senate District by State Senator Fred Risser: In Senator Risser Applauds Senate Approval of Domestic Violence Legislation. The State Senate voted today to approve Senate Bill 162, a domestic abuse bill which would permit a court to consider the threat to pets as a factor in issuing domestic abuse restraining orders. Click HERE to read more.
	To Whom It May Concern by Lina Trivedi. Upon reading the Employment and Training Report that was prepared for the Allied Task Force, I wanted to extend my appreciation to those who participated in the production of the comprehensive report that serves to coordinate many of the great services available to residents on Allied Drive. Click HERE to read more.
	Young at Heart and Loving It. Ranging from 55 to 83 years, the 2008 Anna Mae Mitchell Senior Idol contestants sang, danced, played the piano, guitar and harmonica, AND Rapped their way through auditions. Click HERE to read more.
	Get Set to Get Wet! Goodman Pool opens again for a third season this June. We have lots of new at the pool... Click HERE to read more.
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	Voices Beyond Bars is a Madison-area Urban Ministry program for formerly incarcerated individuals. Our mission is to engage in dialogue; to share our truth in hope of healing self, family, and community. Voices Beyond Bars also participates in the Madison-area Urban Ministry returning prisoner simulations and provides opportunities for members to share their own experiences with the public. We are dedicated to promoting wellness, safety, advocacy and social justice in our communities. For more information contact: Jerome Dillard @ (608) 256-0906 e-mail-voicesbeyondbars@yahoo.com Business meeting: the 1st Tuesday of each month Support network meeting: the 3rd Thursday of each month. All meetings are held at 2300 S. Park St.
	Allied – Dunn’s Marsh Neighborhood Resources, 2349 Allied Drive. Joining Forces for Families, 273-6342 School For Life, 276-6866 Nehemiah, 288-1418 Wellness Center, 274-7006 Voices Beyond Bars, 271-8346 Early Childhood Initiative, 273-6600