Canopy Center Inc.

06/05/2026

We’re hiring! Canopy Center is looking for a Clinical Director for our Oasis Mental Health Clinic.

This role is a meaningful opportunity for an experienced therapist who is ready to step into leadership while staying connected to the work of supporting children and families impacted by trauma and adversity.

As part of the Oasis team, you will:
🌿 Provide clinical supervision, consultation and support to therapists
🌿 Help guide the clinical growth and direction of the program
🌿 Support high-quality, trauma-informed care for children from preschool through high school
🌿 Collaborate with caregivers, community partners and referral sources

We’re looking for someone who values child and family-centered care, advocacy, curiosity, anti-oppressive practice and community-based healing.

This position includes generous benefits, paid leave, wellness support and continuing education opportunities.

Interested in learning more?

🔗 Apply now → https://canopycenter.org/how-to-help/careers.html

06/04/2026

This Pride Month, Canopy Center is proud to celebrate our continued involvement with All Children-All Families. 💙🌈

All Children-All Families supports organizations in creating safe, affirming and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ children, youth and families.

Last year, we earned our Seal of Recognition after staff and key volunteers completed training to strengthen our practices to better support every child and family we serve.

We believe all children and families deserve to feel seen, respected and supported!

Learn more about All Children-All Families
→https://sogiecenter.org/about-us-copy-1-28-25-2/ 🔗

06/02/2026

No mortgage. No closing papers. Just one raffle ticket! 🏡

We’re showing off one of this year’s Playhouses for a Purpose designs from W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling and it’s just as fun as it looks!

Tickets are on sale now for your chance to win a one-of-a-kind, custom playhouse while supporting children and families served by Canopy Center. The playhouses will be on display and the raffle winner will be drawn Thursday, June 11 at the Mallards Game, but you do not need to be present to win.

No little ones at home? You can still join in on the fun and donate the playhouse back to a family we serve. 💙

Grab your tickets here: https://canopycenter.org/how-to-help/events/playhouses-for-a-purpose-tickets.html

06/01/2026

Welcome, Mwezi, our new Pre-Licensed Clinician!

Mwezi joins Canopy Center’s Oasis Mental Health Clinic team after earning her degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood University.

She is passionate about creating warm, supportive, and authentic spaces for clients, and we’re so excited to have her bring that care to the Oasis team.

Outside of the therapy room, Mwezi loves being outdoors, watching sports, and exploring local coffee shops around Madison. We’re so grateful to have her on the team!

Learn more about Oasis Mental Health Clinic → https://canopycenter.org/what-we-do/oasis/

06/01/2026

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05/29/2026

Save the date! 🚒
Canopy Center will be at the City of Madison’s annual Safety Saturday on Saturday, June 13, thanks to the generous support of UW Health

Safety Saturday is a fun, family-friendly event where kids can explore first responder vehicles, participate in activities, watch demonstrations, and connect with local businesses and organizations.

We're excited to be part of this community event and share some of our own safety tips.

We hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

Earlier this month, we recognized Kathryn Crawford with a Volunteer Impact Award for her service to Canopy Center’s CASA program.

Watch this video to see how her advocacy made a lifelong impact on Lexi.
For stories like this and to see what else we've been up to, sign up for our newsletter!

📧 https://canopycenter.org/news/mailing-list.html 🔗

05/27/2026

Welcome, Mellisa, our new Family Interaction Specialist Volunteer! 💙

Mellisa supports supervised visits through Canopy Center’s Parent to Child program, helping create a safe, positive space for children and families to spend time together.

As a Family Interaction Specialist, she provides guidance that supports healthy relationships and meaningful family connections.

When she’s not at Canopy Center, Mellisa enjoys going on walks, singing, reading and wandering the farmers market. We’re so grateful to have her on the team!

Learn more about Parent to Child: https://canopycenter.org/what-we-do/parent-to-child/

05/26/2026

Canopy Center is honored to be in the running for Madison.com's People's Choice Awards - and we’d love your support! 🎈

Here’s how to vote:

1. Visit the Madison.com People’s Choice ballot
2. Click “Local”
3. Select “Charitable Organization”
4. Vote for Canopy Center

Your vote helps shine a light on the importance of supporting children and families impacted by abuse and neglect in our community - and could help more people discover resources that make a difference.

Vote here: https://madison.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2026/ #/gallery/

Thank you for your support! 💙 Voting is open now through May 31.

05/22/2026

Consent matters. 💜

This Consent Zine is designed to help young people navigate conversations around sexual consent, boundaries, communication, and healthy relationships. Created to spark reflection and dialogue, it offers approachable, age-appropriate guidance on respect, bodily autonomy, and what healthy consent looks like.

Take a look:

This zine was created for a consent event hosted by Monona Grove High School, by Canopy Center's Clinical Director Vincent Saxon and Pre-Licensed Clinican Ali Beyer.