🌱 $700K Grant Proposal Approved + 12-Year-Old Starts Nonprofit

Good morning, Madison! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 61 Low: 35.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. The Madison City Council is allocating $700,000 in one-time grants to local nonprofits that help undocumented immigrants. The decision was made in a 14-6 vote during the council meeting on Tuesday night, with some Common Council members at odds over the intended recipients of the funds. Six out of the eight grant recipients are organizations that work mainly with Latinx immigrants. (Daily Cardinal)
2. Police have arrested a man who was discovered inside a running truck with a BAC over three times the legal limit. An employee of the company where the truck was parked called the police around 1:30 a.m. Friday morning. Officers say the man — who was arrested on tentative charges of trespassing, obstructing, and bail jumping — had a BAC of .289 when they arrived at the scene. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. A 12-year-old girl from Madison has started her own nonprofit to help out the city's homeless population. Audree Brunke's organization, Happy Feet Madison, aims to provide clean socks to as many unhoused people in the city as possible. Brunke has partnered with several local businesses and organizations to set up donation bins and has already collected more than 650 pairs of socks. (WKOW)

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Today in Madison:

• Madison Writing Assistance At Goodman South (1:30 PM)
• LC3: Egg Drop At Middleton Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Brian Regan At Orpheum Theater (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• During last week's The Big Share event, Madison residents raised more than $43,000 to support the Wisconsin Wetlands Association's mission to protect and restore the wetlands. (Facebook)
• Member Morning at Madison Children's Museum is today, March 5, from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Members can enjoy members-only playtime before the museum opens to the general public. (Facebook)
• The City of Madison is hiring for the position of Parks Maintenance Worker. This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications are due by March 14. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday. See you all Monday morning for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.