Join Madison Area Community Land Trust at the 2025 Midwest CLT Conference from October 7–9. The event will feature inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and opportunities to connect with peers working toward more equitable and sustainable housing solutions. Learn more at https://midwestcltcon.com/2025. (fb)

Let's give it up for Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Executive Director Denise Jess on receiving the Excellence in Leadership Award from VisionServe Alliance! 🎉 "The VisionServe Alliance Excellence in Leadership Award honors an Executive Director, President, or CEO of a member organization who has shown exemplary industry and professional leadership. Throughout her career, Denise has been a powerful advocate for equal participation and inclusiveness for all, inspiring and encouraging by example. She has made her powerful voice heard through ongoing legislative work, facilitating access and awareness in Wisconsin, and leading the way for other leaders nationally. 'Denise is a persistent and passionate champion of people with blindness and low vision,' said Lee Nasehi, President and CEO of VisionServe Alliance. 'She has made it her life’s work to ensure that this often-overlooked community have within reach all they need to succeed. We are grateful for all she has done, and hopeful for all she will do in the future.'" Image description: A green graphic features a portrait of Denise Jess smiling. It reads "Congratulations 2025 VisionServe Alliance Excellence in Leadership Award Denise Jess Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired." (fb)