ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR DANE COUNTY

ONE STORY A TIME

Founded in 1979, Common Wealth supports and preserves the vitality of neighborhoods in the Madison Metropolitan area. Our projects improve the housing and business climate of our neighborhoods and initiate important community development projects.

ASSURING ECONOMIC VIBRANCY
FOR DANE COUNTY

ONE STORY AT A TIME

Founded in 1979, Common Wealth supports and preserves the vitality of neighborhoods in the Madison Metropolitan area. Our work serves as the foundational bedrock of healthy community and economic development, with projects aimed at improving the housing and business climate of our neighborhoods through a people-first approach centered on racial equity and community-level health improvement.

CORE PROGRAM AREAS

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Safe, stable and healthy housing opportunities for renters and aspiring homeowners.

RENTAL APARTMENTS
HOMES FOR PURCHASE

SMALL BUSINESS

Supporting young businesses through affordable space and business incubation.

START-UP BUSINESSES
GROWING BUSINESSES
AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL SPACE
COMMON WEALTH GALLERY

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Coaching youth and adults in financial fluency, job readiness and entrepreneurial leadership.

YOUTH-BUSINESS MENTORING PROGRAM
WANDA FULLMORE SUMMER INTERNSHIP
JOB SHOP (FOR ADULTS)
STEP (FOR ADULTS)