Recent News and Events
July 28, 2008
The Center’s move is starting!
Here are some key dates we want you to know
(Moving dates pdf)
September 2, 2008
What to expect when the new Center opens
Learn about specific dates and hours various programs and spaces will be opening.
(What to expect as the new Goodman Community Center opens.pdf)
Wednesday, May 28 , 2008
5:30 p.m. Tour of new facility
Please make a reservation by contacting Kristin Groth: 241-1574, ext. 27 or
email: kristin@atwoodcc.org
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Picturing the Past: Historic slides from the Schenk-Atwood Neighborhood
Barrymore Theatre, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Presented by the Barrymore Theatre and The East Side History Club
FREE Admission. Instead of an entrance fee, everyone will be invited to make a donation towards the One Family Capital Campaign.
Narrated by Ann Waidelich
For more information, call 241-2345
Poster of this event
July 20, 2007
Center’s new building registered as historic place
The Wisconsin Historical Society voted to list the building the Center is renovating for its new home on the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places. (article not yet posted)
July 18, 2007
Madison Community Foundation grants the Center $250,000
Madison Community Foundation announces grants for three Madison community center capital campaigns, including $250,000 to the Goodman Atwood Community Center’s One Family Campaign.
(MNI Neighbors article about grant.pdf)
July 7, 2007
Center awarded prestigious Kresge Foundation challenge grant
Kresge Foundation dangles $500,000 carrot in front of Goodman Atwood Community Center. Help us reach for it!
(Kresge Foundation Article.pdf)
June 1, 2007
Editor claims Center’s is preparing Madison for the work of the 21st century
An editorial by Vince O’Hern, Publisher of Isthmus.
(Isthmus article about community.pdf)
March 3, 2007
Goodman Brothers give $2million gift to the Center
Goodman Brothers’ $2 million gift propels the One Family Campaign forward, and the Atwood Community Center is renamed in their honor.
(WSJ article about Goodmans giving $2m.pdf)
June 23, 2006
Historic building purchased for Center’s new home is busy with activity
The Kupfer building, site of the Center’s new facility, is full of activity as quite phase of capital campaign begins and plans move forward.
(WSJ article on Historic Building Overhaul.pdf)
May 26, 2005
An early gift of $150,000 from the Evjue Foundation
Evjue Foundation awards $150,000 to One Family Campaign for the [Goodman] Atwood Community Center, and names largest community room.
(Evjue grants $150k to Atwood.pdf)
