Voting is SO important! It’s the best way we have to make a our voices heard and make a difference. However, it can be difficult to do. Knowing everything you need to have prepared ahead of time, what’s on the ballot, and all the other details of voting can be daunting and confusing. Short Stack believes in democracy and believes in your right to vote, so we’ve compiled resources to help you with the process! From now until November 6th, […]

I had heard about the great work Centro does in the community, but I had no idea what to expect from the space itself when I went to visit Nina Geham, Centro’s Director of Development and Communications. Let me tell you, I was absolutely floored! First of all, it’s HUGE! They have recently renovated the entire space, and it is functional, accessible, and beautiful. Nina took me through the space and explained how each corner was being utilized to its […]

A small, local business ourselves, Short Stack is all about purchasing from local businesses and farms. When we found out about Robert Pierce and his work using urban agriculture to combat injustices in the prison and re-entry systems and to foster sustainable practices in low-income communities, we became fans immediately. So many of our passions wrapped up in one organization — how amazing! I was lucky enough to chat with the man himself, Robert Pierce, about this incredible organization. Tell […]

Here at Short Stack, we know a thing or two about having an idea and running with it. We love seeing someone be passionate about an issue and then enacting real, tangible change. That’s just what Lisa Peyton-Caire has done with The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness. What started as a personal crusade to bring attention to Black women’s health has grown into a county-wide effort with growing reach to eliminate the health disparities that Black women face in our […]

Alzheimer’s Disease hits close to home for many of our SSE family. It just makes sense for us to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness and funds to combat this horrible disease. On June 6th, we held our annual Rib Battle event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. It was an incredible event with tasty food, fun games, and lots and lots of people all coming together to help end Alzheimer’s. I met up with Kate Mayefske the day […]

Do you remember getting your first bike? I know I do. It was pink and glittery and had ribbons on the handlebars…which was great, don’t get me wrong. But I was more interested in the fact that it got me to my best friend’s house, to the gas station a few streets over to get a candy bar with friends during the summer. I rode it to school and felt like a ‘grown-up’ when I was in the third grade.   […]

Sexual assault is a pervasive tragedy that no one should have to suffer—and that’s why we love any organization that works to combat the traumas that result from it. We ESPECIALLY love Black Woman Heal, an organization that focuses specifically on healing Black women and girls from sexual assault trauma. We met up with the one and only Lilada Gee to find out why this focus is necessary, what exactly Black Woman Heal does and means to the community, and how […]

Not everyone knows what a community center is or does. Thinking of community centers might conjure up some vague imagery involving squeaky hardwood floors, the smell of craft supplies, or weekly fitness classes. In truth, it’s right there in the name – community centers exist for the benefit of the entire community and they are both a physical location that community members can access for events, gatherings, meetings, rehearsals, or almost any other purpose you can dream of – and a […]

Everyone has resolutions. Whether they’re for the New Year, in response to current events, part of a promise to honor social or environmental movements, or simply for personal growth – many of us can identify with wanting to improve our lives for the better. What most of us might not consider is whether or not we’re interested in pursuing sustainable changes… BUT, before you sell yourself short – you might be surprised to learn that, more often than not, you’re already […]

Have you heard?? Nehemiah celebrated their 25 YEAR anniversary this month! That’s 25 years of empowering the black community in Madison. Read more about this incredible accomplishment HERE. For this reason (and many more) we are so proud to be supporting Nehemiah as our local Organization of the Month (OTM) in November. This deserving OTM will receive percentage of our November sales–which means simply by eating Short Stack in November you are supporting this incredible organization. Reverend Alex Gee recently […]