Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
We’re an inclusive neighborhood center providing diverse programming for our community and all those in need since 1968.
Our Mission:
The Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center is a community-directed, non-profit organization based in the Williamson-Marquette neighborhood concentrating on:
Enhancing the quality of life by fostering community building and partnerships;
Supporting life-enriching programs; and
Providing opportunities and services.
Our Values:
Authenticity: We work in service to others while being true to who we are, and we encourage people to be genuine in their interactions.
Community: We form relationships and offer people a sense of place that reflects common attitudes and diverse interests.
Creativity: We embrace new ways of thinking and alternate ideas for solving problems, communicating with people, and getting things done.
Operating Principles:
We create a safe and welcoming environment.
We engage people as neighbors.
We help our neighbors as best we can.
We hold ourselves to high standards.
We uphold quality programs for those we serve.
We believe in the power of people coming together to celebrate community.
Strategic Framework: 2023 - 2028
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By 2028:
• We will have sustained quality youth programming and services for children and families as well as neighbors in need while paying fair wages to staff and covering costs.
• We will demonstrate beneficial impact of expanded programming developed in partnership with others.
• We will celebrate continued stability in advancing our mission under new executive leadership of Board and staff. -
• Implement innovative ways to garner more resources for ongoing work.
• Explore opportunities for more inclusive decision-making about resource allocations.
• Establish strategic partnerships to expand reach in service delivery, youth experiences, and overall impact.
• Evolve business practices to achieve efficiencies.
• Be more intentional in building and expressing the Wil‑Mar Neighborhood Center brand to garner support.
• Enhance Board engagement in governance and allyship. -
• Advancing an inclusive approach to service expansion
• Retaining staff and supporters
• Transitioning executive leadership
Wil-Mar Youth Staff proudly present our child care program's City of Madison accreditation plaque.