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Madison Action Day 2023

Date: 
Thursday, April 27, 2023 (All day)
Location: 
State Capitol, Madison

Register Now for Madison Action Day 2023

Ride and Rally for Reform!

Ride . . . . .     the bus to Madison
Rally . . . . .    on the Capitol Steps
Relay . . . . .   your views and values to your legislators
Reignite . . .   your fire for justice!

Register Now: MAD2023 Registration cost is $25, + optional t-shirt order is $10.  Your bus ride is free!

We are excited for Madison Action Day 2023 on April 27! We will gather at the Wisconsin Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave, Madison at 9:00 am and then make our way together to the Wisconsin State Capitol Building. Event in Madison ends at 3.Two buses have been reserved to take us to Madison--3 locations and departure times to be announced.

A time to share state budget priorities.  Madison Action Day is especially important this year since each of the Joint Finance Committee Budget Hearings are located much further from most of population centers---April 5, Waukesha, April 11, Eau Claire, April 12 Wisconsin Dells, and April 26, Minocqua.  Madison Action Day gives us an opportunity to share our budget priorities.  We will be making recommendations regarding more funding for TAD, Driver's Licenses for Immigrants, funding for lead abatement and expanding Badger Care. That is the focus of the visits.  The morning Plenary includes speakers to renew our energy and focus.  We also will hear about costly reconciliation, radical inclusion, Living for the Seventh Generation, and Brothertown.

Please register by April 6 so we can begin to organize our visits to legislators.  A booklet outlining our budget priorities will be provided to each participant prior to Madison Action Day to help with preparations for our visits. Each legislator will also receive a copy of the booklet.  At each district visit, we need a facilitator and someone to speak for each budget priority. You can volunteer to speak or come along to show support for these recommendations. 

These trainings are available:
​March 23, 6:30 Working with legislators. Register at  Spring Trainings 
April 3, 6:30 pm  Telling your story Joint Finance Prep, register at Telling your story

This #GivingTuesday, Show Your Support for ESTHER

This #GivingTuesday
Show Your Support for ESTHER

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If we work together, we can make things better! Help us build our financial strength as an organization, so that we can be a force for positive change in our community for years to come.

Will you consider supporting ESTHER this #GivingTuesday?

Yes, I’ll Help!

For 18 years, ESTHER members have been working tirelessly to tackle the challenges that face us in building a better world: challenges like racism, mass incarceration, childhood poverty, unfair immigration laws, gun violence, gerrymandering, voter suppression … and so many more. We do this by working WITH people who are most affected by these issues and building public support for common-sense approaches.

We raise up, train and support leaders in their communities. We advocate for systemic changes that make our community better for everyone who lives here. We educate the public through forums, films, speakers, and other events. We educate ourselves through intensive self-study and reflection.

This #GivingTuesday, help us stay strong financially, so we can keep on building community, sharing hope, and standing for justice in the coming months and years.

Yes, I’ll Help!

Thank you!

Video: Fall Gathering 2022

Our Fall Gathering was a huge success. Thank you to all who helped make this possible, and all who participated. 

Anyone who would like to watch the video can find it online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jfM40AFFFY

Please enjoy and share your feedback. 

 

2021 Challenge Campaign Goes Over the Top - Thank You!

Challenge Succeeds--Thank You!Wow! THANK YOU to all those who contributed to the 2021 ESTHER challenge match campaign, which ended on December 31.

When everything was counted, during the last quarter of 2021, 50 people either made new contributions or increased their support 2019 ESTHER Challenge results bar graph: Goal $5,000; Received: $7,028during 2021 over 2020, for a total of $5,115 in response to the $5,000 challenge pool!

We are so grateful for such a wonderful response to this campaign during these challenging times. Your support helps ensure we can have even greater impact as we work to share hope, build community, and stand for justice.

ESTHER February 6 Banquet Cancelled

WHAT?! IT’S NOT HAPPENING?

Our concern for the health and safety of our community along with the year-end sale of Liberty Hall (our venue) brought an end to plans for ESTHER’s Annual Banquet planned for February 6!

ESTHER’s Work Continues

Please support our continuing efforts to build community, share hope and stand for justice by making a financial contribution. Contributions in any amount are appreciated. Donations of $50 or more by Febuary 28 will receive a copy of The Gift of Our Wounds, by Pardeep Kaleka (our intended keynote speaker) and co-author Arno Michaelis, along with a printed copy of ESTHER’s 2022 Yearbook.

Contribute Now

We are planning a fall gathering, to be held outdoors on September 15, featuring Pardeep Kaleka. Stay tuned for details.

Thank you for your patience during these changing times and for your steadfast support of ESTHER.

 

Help ESTHER Double Its Impact

Help ESTHER Double Its Impact!

Prison Reform Vigil at Governor’s Mansion

With less than a day left in 2021, time is running out for ESTHER to claim a $5,000 challenge grant that can double new or increased contributions received before December 31.

We’re very close to claiming the entire $5,000 challenge, thanks to generous support from so many friends of ESTHER. But we’re not there yet!

Your gift today can help put us over the top. Will you consider financial support of ESTHER before midnight tonight, Friday, December 31?

Yes, I'll Help!

In these times, when there are so many negative challenges, it’s wonderful to have this positive challenge—an opportunity to help make ESTHER stronger for the work of the future.

For 17 years, ESTHER members have been working tirelessly to tackle the challenges that face us in building a better world: challenges like racism, mass incarceration, childhood poverty, unfair immigration laws, lack of adequate public transportation … and so many more. We tackle these challenges by working WITH people who are most affected by them. We raise up, train and support leaders in their communities. We advocate for systemic changes that make our community better for everyone who lives here. We educate the public through forums, films, speakers, and other events. We educate ourselves through intensive self-study and reflection.

Will you help us do more, by responding by December 31 to this challenge grant opportunity

Yes, I'll Help!

See our progress here.

Less than 24 hours to go in ESTHER’s 2021 Online Auction

ESTHER’s 2021 Online Auction ends at 3:00 pm tomorrow, November 7!

Remember, 95 items on offer—including a number of must-see choices

… for yourself or as holiday gifts for your family and friends. For example:

  • Fine Relic wines and Giant Jones craft beer sampler
  • A Jordy Nelson-autographed NFL Football
  • Many art pieces, including paintings and ceramics, by regional artists
  • A wide selection of gift baskets, handcrafts, antiques
  • A pair of new TSL snowshoes and an APEX G3 Total Gym

Check out these items soon at esther-foxvalley.org/auction, because bidding closes tomorrow, November 7, at 3 pm.

Go to Auction

Note: The auction supports ESTHER‘s ongoing work of building community, sharing hope and standing for justice in the Fox Valley. Thank you!

ESTHER’s 2021 Online Auction is Now Open for Bidding

ESTHER’s 2021 Online Auction is Now Open!

Offering nearly 100 items—must-see choices

… for yourself or as holiday gifts for your family and friends. For example:

  • Fine Relic wines and Giant Jones craft beer sampler
  • A Jordy Nelson-autographed NFL Football
  • Many art pieces, including paintings and ceramics, by regional artists
  • A wide selection of gift baskets, handcrafts, antiques
  • A pair of new TSL snowshoes and an APEX G3 Total Gymn

Check out these items and many more now at esther-foxvalley.org/auction

Also, don’t forget …

To bid on items in the auction, you will need to create an account on the auction site.

Go to Auction

Bidding closes at 3:00 pm this coming Sunday, November 7.

Note: The auction supports ESTHER‘s ongoing work of building community, sharing hope and standing for justice in the Fox Valley.

ESTHER 2021 Auction Preview Begins Today

Bidding in the 2021 ESTHER Auction doesn’t start until Thursday, but you can check out the items on offer starting right now!

For example,

2021 ESTHER Auction QR CodeThese are just a few of the offerings. The complete auction includes nearly 100 unique and delightful items at a range of prices.

You can check out the full auction by visiting https://esther-foxvalley.org/auction, or scan this QR code with your smartphone.

Then mark your calendar to come back on Thursday, November 4, at 8:00 am, when the bidding starts!

Remember, proceeds from the auction support ESTHER’s ongoing work of building community, sharing hope and standing for justice in the Fox Valley.

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