Collective Wellbeing Stories

We are excited to announce the launch of Collective Wellbeing Stories—a new initiative of the Institute for Collective Wellbeing that is several years in the making. Collective Wellbeing Stories (CWS) is a very special project for us, as it provides a platform for stories from our local community of Madison, Wisconsin and surrounding regions. These are the stories of individuals and organizations who are doing things differently and helping change the narrative of what’s possible in our organizations and communities when we center collective wellbeing.

Head over to our website and check out our first four stories, featuring Monica Cliff from Inventiva Works, Yani Thoronka, a Madison East High student, Sarah Campagna from Summit Credit Union, and artist Richie Morales!

Home - Collective Wellbeing Stories Our goal is to create a space for learning, exploration, and support so that we can work toward the collective wellbeing of our communities.

Many families and individuals face financial struggles that impact their mental health and overall wellbeing. Several systemic obstacles stand in the way of achieving and maintaining financial stability. Sarah Campagna aims to remove these obstacles.

Financial Wellbeing: Empowering People Through Access and Education - Collective Wellbeing Stories Several systemic obstacles stand in the way of achieving and maintaining financial stability. Sarah Campagna aims to remove these obstacles.

Inventiva Works explores design in many forms – from theatre design, puppetry, costumes, and illustrations, to the use of materials and diverse media to tell a story.

Inventiva Works by Mónica Cliff - Collective Wellbeing Stories Monica Cliff shares what inspired her to open Inventiva Works in Madison, Wisconsin.

"Art that is not commodified as entertainment has the capacity to guide and inspire us to question our inherited realities. Art that in its practice has the intention to deepen our understanding and heal can be transformational. I think this is why I am a self-taught painter, I leaned into painting as a path to make sense of the violence around me and then it guided me also into understanding who I am and my life beyond the impact of violence."

Through Beauty and Joy, Violence and Harm - Collective Wellbeing Stories The personal and collective healing power of art, an interview with artist Richie Morales.