Another Year with La Movida Radio to Raise Money for Social Service Programs In 2009, a group of Latino community leaders organized to see how they could generate support for the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC), a social service agency on Madison’s South side. Their efforts turned into an annual fundraiser with La Movida Radio to […]
South Madison Catering Social Enterprise Expands
Social purpose business of the Catholic Multicultural Center helps lift individuals out of poverty By Laura Green “Used to be I couldn’t boil water, but now I’m a lot better at cooking. Plus I’m the best dishwasher in the United States,” said Larry with a laugh, explaining what he likes about his job. Larry is […]
‘There’s A Lot of Heart:’ Ramona Natera Speaks About Her Path and Work With Communities in Madison
by Jacklin Bolduan This is not a typical day for Ramona Natera. As the attorney at the Catholic Multicultural Center, she can usually be found jetting around Madison and the surrounding area reaching out to immigrant families in need of legal resources and services. She’ll use today to play catch-up and to take her grandson […]
Community Program: Learn to Build a Rain Garden
March 27, 2015 Help create a beautiful new garden in our neighborhood! A rain garden is a planting of native grasses and flowers that can brighten up any outdoor space and help keep our lakes and streams clean. The Catholic Multicultural Center and Badger Rock Middle School, in collaboration with UW-Arboretum Earth […]