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Inclusive Childcare & Accessible Housing

Red Caboose & Movin' Out are partnering to build a unique facility in one of Madison's most diverse neighborhoods

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This new development includes Red Caboose Child Care, where children will have a safe, modern space to thrive under the tutelage of educators, backed by nearly 50 years of mission-driven experience.

Additionally, Movin’ Out will provide safe, affordable, multi-family apartments that include supportive units for people with disabilities. This shared facility will lay a new track forward for our children’s futures. That begins today. And it begins with your support.

 

How much we've raised:

79%
$7.0M

A MODERN SPACE FOR MODERN NEEDS

A NEW LOCATION

Located in a high-traffic corridor on the corner of East Washington Avenue and 6th Street; part of urban in-fill development

A NEW SCHOOL TO SERVE 3X MORE CHILDREN

21,000 square feet all on the ground floor to address the growing need for affordable, inclusive childcare

MODERN FACILITIES

New nature-based playground, kitchen, modern classrooms, community room, and underground parking

A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP

Partnering with Movin' Out, Inc., an organization committed to meeting the growing need for accessible, affordable housing

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PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT PROJECT

Kathryne Auerback, Executive Director, Movin' Out, Inc.

“Movin' Out is proud to partner with Red Caboose on this unique project combining high quality child care and high-quality healthy, affordable housing in one building."

Curt Brink, Curt Vaughn Brink Companies

"The Red Caboose/Movin' Out project's location is strategically important in the redevelopment of the East Washington corridor."

Marsha Rummel, Madison Common Council - District 6

"It is brilliant! What an asset this will be for the Union Corners and Eken Park neighborhoods and for the entire city."

Ruth Schmidt, Executive Dir., WI Early Childhood Assoc.

"This could be a real game-changer for local families. High teacher retention rate is very rare among childcare centers and reflects the quality of Red Caboose's programming."

Jason Ilstrup, President, Downtown Madison, Inc. (DMI)

"The inclusion of affordable housing and childcare, and the combined track records of both Red Caboose and Movin' Out make this project a true winner for Madison."

Wisconsin State Journal (WSJ)

"Red Caboose is on track to move to a new location at the corner of East Washington Avenue and 6th Street...for a grand opening in the fall of 2022...its 50th anniversary."

Daniel Reardon, Co-CEO and Trustee, Otto Bremer Trust

“The collaboration between Red Caboose and Movin’ Out to build an expanded childcare facility and additional affordable housing is an innovative partnership that the Otto Bremer Trust is pleased to invest in. Access to affordable, high-quality childcare is out of reach for many people, and Red Caboose has made it their mission to fulfill this need. The new facility will enable Red Caboose to significantly increase the number of children it cares for while the project will add much-needed affordable housing units to downtown Madison. We hope this unique collaboration can serve as a catalyst for similar projects elsewhere.”

DMI PODCAST WITH RED CABOOSE
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL ARTICLE
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OPEN OPPORTUNITIES THAT CLOSE THE GAP

Your gift can give access to early childhood education and affordable housing to those who will benefit most.

DONOR RECOGNITION & NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

All donations to the New Tracks Capital Campaign will be recognized.

All donors will be displayed in the lobby of the new facility.

Naming opportunities within the new facility include classrooms, community room, kitchen, playground, activity rooms, parent room and more. 

A donation of any size will put us closer to providing a new home for Red Caboose - giving more families access to childcare AND housing they need now.

Thank You to Our Charter Donors

Aaron & Sara Stephenson, Alex & Candace Leggett, Alex King, Amy & Alexander Squitieri, Andrea Suarez, Andy & Katie Wunnicke, Barb & Mike Pratzel, Barry Callen, Bea & Lau Christensen Charitable Foundation, Becky & Joman Schachter, Beth & Dan O’Callaghan, Blyth & Associates, Inc., Blythe & Trevor Robbins, Bridget St. Peter & Tedward Erker, Cancila Family Foundation, Carol O’Brien, Carrie Beitlich, Celeste Robins, Cherie Carver, Cheryl Heiman, Cindy Gillis, Colin Stroud & Megan Cancila, Crystal Ranson, Dan & Mari McCarty, Danny & Cheryl Melkert, David & Laurian Lytle, David Sample, Dennis Hill, Diane Ballweg, Dick & Judy Kelly, Dorothy & Greg Conniff, Ellen Rubinstein & Josh Bauduin, Erdman Foundation, Evjue Foundation, Inc., Florentina Popovici & Leif Brottem, Gail Bliss, Gary Gorman, Gary Owens, Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co., Hannah Spaul & Mike Engel, Harriet Brown & James Young, Ingrid Moser, James & Michelle Stellner, James Nelson, Jane Rundell, Jason Anderson, Jason Salus & Renee Moe, Jayne Neuendorf & Al Reichenberger, Jeannine Ramsey, Jeffrey Lange & Eileen Marsh, Jeffrey Levy, Jen & Jeff Kollath, Jenn Ebbott, Jessica A. Reisinger, Jody McCann & Peg Smelser, Johanna Olson, John & Becky Tradewell, John Schlaefer, Johnson Insurance,  Joseph & Margaret Koenig, Judy & Ben Sidran, Julie Swedarsky, Justin Pyndus, Karen Anderson, Kate Lloyd & Aaron O’Neil, Katharine (Katie) and Andrew Wunnicke, Kathleen Falk, Kathleen Gilbertson, Kathryne Auerback, Ken Saiki, Kimberly & Dustin Sisson, Kim Owens,

Krista Roys, Kurt & Barbara Johnson, Kwik Trip, Inc., Laura Rogers, Linda Bochert & David Hanson, Linda & Tim Eisele, Lisa Mitchell, Lori Hayward, Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc., Maggie & Jeremy Kratz, Magic Pebble Foundation, Margaret Blankenheim, Marianne Morton, Mary Ellyn & Joe Sensenbrenner, Michelle & Lewis Slawney, Mitch & Suzanne Hagopian, Monona Bank, Oscar Rennebohm Foundation, Inc., Pat & Sue Mooney, Peter & Alice Waldron, Peter & Geri Cupery, Peter Kleppin, Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation, QBE Foundation, Quinn Heneghan, Renata Malkus, Richard & Judy Kelly, Richard & Karen Verhagen, Richard Reichardt & Susan Ihler, Rick Lanius, Robert & Kristine Stutz, Sarah Grapentine, Sharyl Kato, Sonia & Mike Boehm, Steven A. Goldberg, Summit Credit Union, Susan Hobart & Billy Feitlinger, Susan & Stanley Shemanski, Susan S. Lloyd, Timothy Fox, Tom Christensen & Stephanie Kessenich, Tom Neujahr, Tom Royston, Toni & Jon Skala, U.S. Bank Foundation, Urban Assets, LLC, Wall Family Enterprise, Inc., Wendy Rakower & Warren Buckles, William White

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DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT THANKS TO A MATCHING GRANT FROM OTTO BREMER TRUST

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Thank You to Our Match Makers

Each of these generous donors doubled their impact thanks to a matching grant from Otto Bremer Trust.

John Schlaefer, Ben & Judy Sidran, Kristina Moelter, Deana Hipke, Cathy and Ralph Middlecamp, Brittney Stretsbery, Flora and Douglas Flygt, Paula Sherman, Stephanie and Gabriel Achten, Debbie Konkol, Amie & Toby Francisco, anonymous, Kaye and Paul Ketterer, Cheryl Heiman, Jane and Greg Hyer, Karen Anderson, Bridget St Peter & Tedward Erker, Heather Curnutt and Stephen Gaffield, Kathy and Rick Graham, Evjue, Denice Watson, Miriam and Rob Mueller-Owens, Therese Amundson, Peter & Alice Waldron, Meaghan Duffy, Paulette & Michael Siebers, Nancy & Richard Kaner, Linda Bochert & David Hanson, Tom & Sally Coyle

 

 

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Phil and Carol O’Leary, Liz Severson & Ray Clausen, anonymous, Sam Breidenbach &Jeannine Ramsey, Justin Stuehrenberg and Katie Bannon, anonymous, Chris Haas, Claire Herrick, Galen McKinley and Juan Botella, Renata Malkus, Buck and Anne Rhyme, Danny & Cheryl Melkert, Jeffrey Lange & Eileen Marsh, Molly Schroder, Jacki and Steve McGuire, Jody McCann & Peg Smelser, Courtney Scullin-Taylor, Bert & Diane Adams, Jim Sturm and Mary Jo Schiavoni, Terry Gunning, Karen Ecklund, Lee Block, Crystal Ranson, Sarah Behnke, Kate Lauth and Chris Sewell, David and Laurian Lytle, Paula and Mike Kedzie, Bonita Riedlcarlson and Stanley Carlson, Sarah O’Brien, Sally Leong, Evelyn Malkus, Richard Reichardt & Susan Ihler, Ismael and Stacy Ozanne,  Andrea Kleiner, Steve Rankin and Judith Utevsky, Douglas Dypold, Carol O’Brien, Rick Lanius, Anonymous Donor

 

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