Widen Family Foundation

06/05/2026

For Throwback Thursday, we are throwing it back 4.5 years to the presentation of our very first major gift after the creation of our family foundation.

Over the years, we have expanded our impact, reached more people, funded important initiatives, and built relationships and friendships that will last a lifetime.

None of this would have happened without every attendee, donor, volunteer, sponsor, and friend who has supported us along the way.

Sometimes it's important to look back and appreciate just how much progress has been made. The best part? We’re just getting started. ❤️ ☀🎉

05/25/2026

Today, we remember.

We honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and the families who carry that loss every day.

Their sacrifice is not forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we pause with gratitude. ❤

05/18/2026

HUGE congratulations to GiGi's Playhouse - Madison for receiving a whopping $900,000 grant for their new building to help create a larger, more inclusive, and more impactful home for the local Down syndrome community! We can't wait to see the new space once it's complete. 🥳
https://gigisplayhouse.org/madison/transformational-grant/?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=facebook&utm_term=gigi%27s+playhouse+-+madison&utm_content=86d202dd-a98f-43c6-ae54-b0ded1c1e5cd&utm_campaign=%26trk%3Dsocial&trk=facebook_web

WE DID IT! 🎉
https://ow.ly/cxsk50YZbRn

GiGi’s Playhouse Madison has been awarded $900,000 through Wisconsin’s Non-State Grant Program to support our transformational capital campaign and future Playhouse expansion project!

Out of more than 250 applications statewide, only 71 projects were selected. This investment recognizes the critical need for inclusive spaces and life-changing programming for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

This milestone belongs to our entire community — every donor, volunteer, sponsor, advocate, family, and supporter who believed in this vision.

Together, we are building more than a building.
We are building opportunity, independence, acceptance, and a future where every individual is celebrated for who they are.

THANK YOU for helping us get here. 💜

05/15/2026

A quick reminder—there are about 30 days left to apply for our annual grants.

We know how busy this time of year can be, so if applying has been on your list, now is a great time to start.

We’re always inspired by the work happening in our community and look forward to reviewing this year’s applications. ⏰

https://www.widenfamilyfoundation.org/grant-application

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day isn’t the same for everyone.

For some, it’s joyful.
For others, it’s complicated.
And for many, it’s a mix of both.

We see the strength it takes to show up as a mom, especially when life isn’t easy.

Today, we’re thinking of the mothers doing everything they can with what they have. The ones carrying more than most people see.

What you do every day makes a difference. 💐 ☀️

05/04/2026

Our foundation loves to support education so we must recognize Teacher Appreciation Week!

So much of the impact we make starts with teachers.

They’re often the first to notice when a child needs extra support.
The first to advocate.
The first to care.

If you’re a teacher, thank you.

If you know one, tag them and let them know they matter. 🍎🫶

04/28/2026

We are proud to support the Urban League of Greater Madison's Black Business Hub and all of the services they offer to help support Black and other historically underserved entrepreneurs. It’s more than just a building, it’s a movement to close the racial wealth gap and build a stronger, more inclusive economy for everyone.

💭 Did you know they offer FREE classes to help you learn more about topics such as starting a business, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Check out their calendar to learn more about these awesome courses!

EVENTS CALENDAR HAPPENING AT THE HUB Check out a few of our upcoming entrepreneurial events and programs. Search Events Share your event with our community! Have an event happening at The Hub that you want to share with the community? Submit it to our calendar and let The Hub help you reach a wider....

04/21/2026

Calling all of our fantastic followers with kids that might be able to help! Logan's Heart and Smiles is looking for the following items:

• Individual 4oz bubbles
• Kid-themed stickers (Disney, Paw Patrol, Cocomelon, etc.)
• Assorted fidgets

Please reach out to them direct if you can help! 🌟

Logan’s Heart & Smiles is putting together Family Gift Bags for the amazing kiddos and families we serve. These bags are delivered when a project is completed as a small but meaningful way to welcome them into the Logan’s family.

Right now, we’re looking for a few items to help bring these bags to life:
• Individual 4oz bubbles
• Kid-themed stickers (Disney, Paw Patrol, Cocomelon, etc.)
• Assorted fidgets

Donations can be dropped off at our office or shipped directly to us.

It’s a simple way to make a big impact and add a little extra magic for these families ✨

04/14/2026

25 years of incredible impact! 🤩

We love seeing the difference Specialty Care Free Clinic continues to make in our community-powered by an amazing network of volunteers and dedicated professionals.

Here’s to 25 years of changing lives… and many more ahead! 💜

At Specialty Care Free Clinic, we are proud to be powered by our incredible volunteers. With 30 clinical staff members, 13 interpreters, 14 board members, 60 medical specialists and many others, their dedication makes everything we do possible. We couldn’t do this important work without them. Learn more at: https://www.scfcwi.org/

04/08/2026

Save the Date 📆
We're just 6️⃣ months away from our annual Fall event! Stay tuned for more information, including the announcement of our charitable partner. See you at Garver Feed Mill! 👏 😇