Northside News

Breakfast with Santa raised $4,400 for Northside food pantries at the popular  December 2023 event staffed by Northside Business Association (NBA) to incrase profits to help others in need. The giant check was presented at the Jan. 16 NBA  meeting. Pictured (L-R) are Todd Schack, Lakeview Lutheran Church; Tim Roberts, NBA Treasurer; Steve Nelson, NBA Breakfast with Santa Chair; Rhonda Adams, Executive director of The River Food Pantry.

By Linda Horvath
City of Madison Planning Division

The Neighborhood Grant Program of the City of Madison Planning Division helps neighborhoods beautify gateways, create public gathering places, or build organizational capacity and leadership skills. In 2024, the city expects to award $25,000 in grants.

By Anita Weier
Northside News

Firefighters at Station 10 on the Northside work 24-hour shifts and need to eat during that time, while also being ready to respond immediately if a call comes in.

They solve that problem by preparing their own meals. Someone is designated to be the cook who plans and is in charge of cooking. Then the firefighters working that day chip in money to pay for the food to be cooked. Then a shopping excursion is planned — in the firetruck — which means that if a call comes in, the firefighters respond, and shopping is delayed.

By Justin Markofski
Northside Planning Council

An interview with Jean Armendariz-Kerr, broker owner of Mode Realty Network, past president of the Realtors Association of South-Central Wisconsin (RASCW), and Regional Housing Strategy (RHS) Advisory Committee member.

Q: Please tell us a little about yourself and your relationship(s) to the housing industry and homeownership.

By Becca Carpenter
The River Food Pantry

“Everybunny” is invited to Curbside Breakfast with the Bunny Saturday, March 23, from 8–10:30 am, at The River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Road.