Christian Non-Profits UMCG Has Vetted
If you would like to make a donation to United Madison Christian Givers and designate your donation to any of the following organizations that has been vetted by our Grant Committee, we will submit your donation to them on your behalf. Simply indicate which organization and the amount when you submit your donation on-line at unitedmadison.com/donate or through mail by sending to: UMCG, 2935 S. Fish Hatchery Road, Suite #122, Fitchburg, WI 53711
97X Radio
WIXL/97X is a Christian FM station that reaches pre-evangelized listeners and Christian music fans through Christian rock and hip-hop, offering positive, faith-centered messaging and resources that support the Great Commission. Operated collaboratively by Madison-area churches and Christian organizations, the station is licensed through City Church of Madison. https://97x.fm
Angel Cars
Angel Cars supports low-income families, single mothers, and veterans by offering free towing, free diagnostics, and free repair estimates. Believing everyone deserves a safe and dependable vehicle, the organization provides discounted auto repairs, towing services, and car sales, all guided by Christian principles. https://angelcarsusa.org/
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Athletes In Action
Athletes in Action has been helping athletes discover hope and purpose through following Jesus since 1966. The organization equips athletes to use their influence to participate in God’s mission of making disciples worldwide. By serving, training, and sending athletes into all spheres of sport, Athletes in Action builds spiritual movements so that everyone has the opportunity to know someone who genuinely follows Jesus. https://athletesinaction.org/
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Badger Cru
Badger Cru is a Christian student movement in Madison, WI, serving students at UW–Madison, Edgewood, and MATC. Its mission is to ensure every student hears the message of Jesus Christ and is supported in growing spiritually. The organization aims to expose all Madison students to the Gospel and equip them to influence their communities for Christ. https://badgercru.com/
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Brat Fest
On Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, the Brat Fest Main Stage becomes a Faith-Based Stage, beginning with a community-wide worship service. Throughout the day, faith-based artists perform and Life 102.5 is present all day, helping emcee and engage with the crowd between performances. http://www.BratFest.com
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Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County exists to share the love of Christ and uphold the sanctity of human life by supporting those at risk of, or affected by, an unexpected pregnancy with physical, emotional, and spiritual care. Their vision is a world where every human life is valued and protected, and where women and men facing unexpected pregnancies have the support and resources they need to choose life and thrive. http://carenetdane.org
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China Outreach Ministries
China Outreach Ministries strives to strengthen its International Outreach initiative at UW–Madison. The program aims to share the Gospel with the more than 4,000 Chinese international students, scholars, and families in Madison by welcoming them into the community and engaging them through Bible studies, evangelistic conversations, and various outreach events designed to foster connection and discipleship. https://www.chinaoutreach.org
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Clear Hits Radio
Clear Hits Radio shares the hope of Jesus through Christian Rap, Hip Hop, and Urban Praise, using music to bridge faith and culture and reach the next generation with the gospel. By highlighting artists who boldly express their devotion, the station seeks to inspire listeners with the transformative power of Christ and build a community united in worship and purpose. https://clearhitsradio.com
Collaboration Project
Collaboration Project exists to help churches in Dane County live out their unity in Jesus and love their neighbors so that communities can flourish. Their long-term goal is to establish Neighborhood Networks in every high school attendance area, built on trusted relationships among Christians, deeper understanding of local needs, and collaborative service to neighbors. https://www.collaborationproject.us/
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Edan Center
Edan Center, rooted in relationship, provides holistic healing for individuals facing addiction challenges, domestic abuse, and sexual assault or trafficking. They create a safe, supportive community and walk alongside vulnerable individuals and their families as the hands and feet of Christ, helping them move from survival to thriving. https://www.facebook.com/EdanCenterPage/
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Every Daughter
Every Daughter is a network of women from churches across Dane County dedicated to reaching out to women who are sexually exploited or trafficked. The group aims to build trust and supportive relationships, offering judgment-free care and prayer that reflects God’s unconditional love. They uphold the dignity and worth of every woman and work toward seeing each one live in freedom and experience full restoration. everydaughter.com/
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Focus Church
Focus Church helps people discover God’s place in their lives by “Loving God, Loving People, and Doing Something.” Located next to Royal Oaks Elementary School in Sun Prairie, the church also serves local families through Burst Thursday, a free weekly after-school program offered during the district’s early-release time. Each Thursday, students enjoy high-energy, theme-based activities with games, snacks, prizes, praise, Bible lessons, and caring volunteers. findfocus.org
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Foster of Dane County
The overall mission of Foster of Dane County is to be a Beacon of light and hope to those most vulnerable and marginalized in our community and beyond. This is accomplished by loving and supporting people on their journey to becoming successful, productive, and thriving members of our community; particularly the disenfranchised members of our community.
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Hands for Harvest
Hands for Harvest demonstrates the love of Christ by cultivating high-quality, nutrient dense food through regenerative agriculture and the faithful stewardship of God’s gifts–land, animals, and natural resources. By prioritizing environmental sustainability, Hands for Harvest creates a cycle of service which nourishes both the body and the soul while promoting connection with faith communities and fostering long-term resilience. hands4harvest.org/
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International Friendship Center, Inc.
International Friendship Center, Inc. seeks to create a vibrant, supportive community for international students in Madison, Wisconsin. Through opportunities to practice English, build meaningful and lasting friendships, and experience authentic U.S. culture, the organization also shares the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ, fostering connection, growth, and belonging. http://www.madisonifc.org
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Jesus Lunch
The Jesus Lunch has been in existence for 10 years providing "food for the body, nutrition for the soul." At each event, Middleton High students are given a free lunch with a Biblical Truth, which impacts about 8,000 students annually. https://www.facebook.com/jesuslunchmiddleton
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Lighthouse Church and School
Lighthouse Church and School exists to make and equip disciples, creating a community where the power of the Holy Spirit is evident. The church is committed to being God’s anointed instrument—proclaiming the Gospel to the poor, healing the brokenhearted, bringing freedom to the oppressed, restoring sight to the blind, and declaring the Lord’s favor. Donations support scholarships for students who cannot afford tuition. http://www.lighthouseinmadison.org
Love First Ministries
Love First Ministries is committed to responding immediately whenever a need arises. Over the past five years of mission work, the organization has embraced a variety of roles to support people and communities as the Lord leads. Guided by a deep sense of calling, they step forward to serve, embodying the love of Jesus in tangible ways. Their mission centers on being His hands and feet—meeting families in their most difficult moments with dignity, compassion, and hope. https://www.lovefirstministries.org/
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Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin
Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin (LCFS) is working to expand access to mental health counseling in the Madison area, especially for uninsured or underinsured individuals. LCFS offers licensed counseling for children, adults, and families facing issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, using a holistic approach rooted in Christian values. https://lcfswi.org/
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Magnum Opus
Magnum Opus exists to create dance with integrity while expressing the zeal of the Creator through pure artistic movement. With a heart to redeem the arts for God’s glory, they produce performances and Christian art classes that reflect God’s beauty, love, and goodness. Through their work on stage and in the classroom, they consistently witness the gospel expressed through movement. http://www.magnumopusballet.org
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Mercy Dental Ministries
Mercy Dental Ministries (formerly Affordable Dental Care, Inc.) seeks to restore hope, health, and opportunity by providing quality dental care to uninsured and underinsured individuals across Wisconsin. The organization is committed to advancing health equity, removing barriers to access, and creating lasting impact through awareness, education, patient advocacy, community engagement, and the guiding principles of its faith. https://www.mercydentalmissions.org/
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Our Lady of Hope Clinic
Our Lady of Hope Clinic is a Direct Primary Care practice that donates over half of its services to provide free, faith-aligned medical care to uninsured patients. Rooted in the Catholic healthcare tradition, the clinic offers primary care and pro-life fertility services on a walk-in basis. http://www.ourladyofhopeclinic.org
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Outside the Walls
Outside the Walls brings the gospel into secular spaces, building authentic relationships through hospitality and generosity. They create safe, welcoming environments where unchurched people can explore faith and encounter Jesus through house parties, outreach events, and discipleship communities. Outside the Walls collaborates with existing ministries and local churches to guide new believers toward discipleship and spiritual growth, equipping them to share their faith and reach others in turn. https://outsidethewalls.co/
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Safe Families for Children Wisconsin-Dane County
Safe Families for Children Wisconsin–Dane County strengthens and preserves families through a network of compassionate, faith-motivated volunteers who offer radical hospitality and support to parents facing social isolation. The organization works to keep children safe, prevent abuse and neglect, reduce entries into the child welfare system, and stabilize families throughout Dane County. http://www.safefamilieswi.org
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Shelter from the Storm Ministries
Shelter from the Storm Ministries is committed to not only meeting the physical needs of those facing homelessness but also addressing their emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. Through Trauma-Informed Therapy and Christian Life Coaching, Shelter from the Storm provides a Christ-centered approach to healing, offering a safe space where individuals can heal from their past traumas and experience emotional restoration. http://www.sftsm.org
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Stoughton Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Stoughton FCA mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Stoughton FCA seeks to make disciples through engaging (1 Thessalonians 2:8) , equipping (Ephesians 4:12) and empowering (2 Timothy 2:2) coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same. https://www.fca.org/
The Salvation Army of Dane County
The Salvation Army of Dane County, as part of an international evangelical movement within the universal Christian Church, is committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and serving humanity in His name. Motivated by the love of God and guided by biblical truth, the organization works to meet human needs with compassion, dignity, and respect—without discrimination. https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/danecounty/
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Wisconsin Inmate Education Association
The Wisconsin Inmate Education Association (WIEA) provides incarcerated men in Wisconsin the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies with a minor in Psychology through a partnership with a respected Christian college. Their biblically grounded program fosters spiritual transformation, redemption, and lasting impact on families and communities. http://www.wisinmateedu.org
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Yada Fair Trade & Resale
Yada Fair Trade & Resale (YFTR) helps female trafficking survivors move from surviving to thriving by fostering community, supporting self-sufficiency, and guiding women through challenges. Rooted in the meaning of yada—“to be known”—YFTR partners with The Yada Project to help people experience God’s love and serve others. Through a caring network of volunteers and survivors, they work to ensure every woman and child feels known, valued, and supported, sharing the love of Jesus through action and compassion. https://www.yadaftr.com/
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Young Life Dane County
Young Life Dane County believes every young person deserves the right to hear the good news of God’s love. The organization is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school and college students, going where kids are and building a personal relationship with them while providing fun, adventurous and life-changing experiences. https://danecounty.younglife.org/
Zeteo Community
Zeteo Community is dedicated to supporting women who have experienced sexual exploitation by offering safe residential programming and a nurturing community. Its mission centers on creating an environment where participants can heal, rebuild their lives, and pursue their goals with confidence, freedom, and hope. http://www.zeteocommunity.org