Shelter from the Storm
Local ministries, “the hands and feet of Jesus,” were encouraged by the community support offered through the first United Madison Christian Givers (UMCG) grant award event of 2026. Six Madison area ministries received financial grants to further their work. The amount of the grant awards were determined by the votes of the UMCG members who gathered at the InterVarsity building on Monday evening, February 9, 2026. Members make contributions of $50/quarter or more, 100-percent of which goes to local Christian ministries who share the Gospel through their compassionate services. More than $1.3 million has been awarded to more than 70…
United Madison Christian Givers held their 2nd Quarter event on April 22nd at InterVarsity’s office in University Research Park. Six local ministries shared their hearts and visions: Brat Fest Athletes in Action Shelter From The Storm Ministries Every Daughter Jesus Lunch Outside the Walls UMCG members present considered each ministry and then voted to select these three to receive grants they had applied for, for this quarter: Every Daughter – This ministry walks alongside women in our community who have been sexually exploited or trafficked—helping them reclaim their lives and find healing in Christ. Grant funds will support legal fees,…
More than 70 local Christian ministries that have benefited from over $1.2 million in grants over the past decade now have a new place to turn for financial support: United Madison Christian Givers (UMCG). The roll-out of the new name and a new granting procedure took place Tuesday, January 28, at the InterVarsity building in University Research Park. Members of various Madison churches who serve on the board of the Madison Christian Giving Fund accepted an invitation last year to merge with United Madison, another local organization devoted to the support of Christian non-profits in the Dane County area. At…