National Runaway Prevention Month with Briarpatch

November has been recognized as National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) since 2001, following the landmark White House Conference on Exploited and Runaway Children.  Every November Briarpatch has an initiative to bring awareness to National Runaway Prevention Month https://www.briarpatch.org

Challenge Academy Class 53 (Cadets Nicolas, Hoyt & Foote)

The WI Challenge Academy is the reset button Wisconsin high school students behind on credits need. Finish high school on time, get in shape mentally and physically, and learn the life skills needed to reach your full potential. Founded in 1998 and located at Fort McCoy, the Wisconsin Challenge Ac…

1 on 1 w/ Akon #FusionAfternoons

Akon talking about his new music "Beautiful Day" & "Money"

DJs At The Polls 2024 - Turn On The Music, Turn Out The Vote

Voting is Something to Celebrate! DJs at the Polls was founded on the belief that voting is something to be celebrated. It was expanded on evidence that having DJs play polling places measurably increases voter turnout. More voters = A Stronger Democracy. That’s what DJs at the Polls is all abou…

Mentoring Positives 20 Yr Celebration

Mentoring Positives is a non-profit organization that mentors vulnerable youth to become productive members of their community. The hook is the key. We do this through group mentoring, athletics, and entrepreneurship. We guide them down a positive path of learning, practicing, and mastering social-…

Sips N Slices 2024

Sunday, September 15 from 1–4pm at The East Side Club as we battle against other teams of local chefs and celebrities to see who can create the Best Brunch Slice! Together, we will raise support for @The River Food Pantry—Dane County’s busiest food pantry serving over 2,500 people every week. Learn…

United Way Community Kick Off

You’re invited to join United Way of Dane County at their Community Kickoff – Wednesday, August twenty-first from two thirty to four o’clock pm at Breese Stevens Field. At this family-friendly event, you’ll get a free UnitedWay volunteer t-shirt, participate in games and activities for prizes, enjo…

House of FLAVA Celebrates 3yrs in business during Black Restaurant Week

House of Flava's on the the east side celebrated 3 years in business during Madison Black Restaurant Month

Madison Black Chamber Food Taste Jamboree

Celebrate the flavors of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine while you discover Black-owned restaurants and culinary businesses in the Madison area. This flavorful event is the perfect occasion to celebrate local Black businesses while indulging in a delectable array of dishes that h…

Youth Arts Festival 24 : Briarpatch Youth Services

Join us Saturday, August 10th from Noon to 4 PM for our 6th Annual Briarpatch Youth Arts Festival. If you are a young person or know of one that would like to participate, please access the registration form by using the QR code on the flyer. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please compl…