[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           30TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMUNITY SHARES OF WISCONSIN

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2001

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 30th 
anniversary of Community Shares of Wisconsin, an extraordinary social 
action fund in Madison, WI. Founded in 1971 to fund grassroots 
organizations and projects working for social change, Community Shares 
was the first social action fund in the country.
  Community Shares of Wisconsin is committed to working together with 
its donors and member agencies to address social, economic and 
environmental problems through advocacy, research and public education. 
Through cooperative fundraising, sharing resources and coordinating 
activities, Community Shares of Wisconsin supports and promotes 
innovative programs for Wisconsin citizens. Community Shares of 
Wisconsin member agencies work to help restore Wisconsin's prairie, 
protect and enhance its land and waters, build sustainable communities, 
provide for the needs of children and families and promote a fair, 
humanitarian society.
  In 1971, Community Shares of Wisconsin, known then as the Madison 
Sustaining Fund and Community CHIP, supported 14 groups. After 30 years 
of hard work, Community Shares of Wisconsin now helps support 44 groups 
around the State.
  I wholeheartedly congratulate Community Shares of Wisconsin for the 
30 years of success as a social action fund. I am proud to recognize 
this organization and the city and people of Madison, WI.

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