Last day to match the generous support for local journalism in the Sunshine Week campaign

Greg Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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There are six Report for America corps members serving readers at the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, including from top left, Danielle DuClos, based at the Green Bay Press-Gazette; Madeline Heim, at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Madison Lammert at the Post-Crescent in Appleton; from bottom left; Caitlin Looby at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Jessica Rodriguez at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; and Frank Vaisvilas at the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Thank you for your generous support that is helping us tell important stories across our communities and state. The national Report for America program helps us fill coverage gaps, matches us with talented emerging journalists, and pays a portion of their salaries with the provision we raise money locally to fund the positions.

Over the past three years, hundreds of people have donated thousands of dollars, ranging from $5 to $5,000 to $11,000. Why? In their own words:

  • “We really appreciate the reporting of Danielle DuClos, Madison Lammert, Madeline Heim, Caitlin Looby, Jessica Rodriguez and especially Frank R Vaisvilas and all the Report for America reporters in Wisconsin. Thank you.” --  Anne + Dan

  • “I have a soft spot in my heart for honest Journalism,” Jim S.

  • “I would like to support the efforts and continuation of community newspapers.” – Mary K.

  • “It's important to have an informed electorate.” – Elizabeth V.

  • “Love your reporting and want to support it,” – Robert G.

  • “May local journalism thrive.” – Joyce A.

As Sunshine Week 2023 comes to a close, can you help us with a donation to make “local journalism thrive”?

YES! I want to contribute to support Caitlin, Jessica and Madeline at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

DONATE: I will support Danielle and Frank at the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

COUNT ME IN: I will help Madison Lammert at the Post-Crescent in Appleton thrive.

Thanks for all you do to make this work possible.

Greg Borowski is executive editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

DONATIONS VIA MAIL: Checks should be made out to: “The GroundTruth Project.” In the subject line of the check please designate where you want the donation directed, including Report for America Green Bay Press Gazette Campaign, Report for America Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Campaign or Report for America Post Crescent Campaign. The check should be addressed as follows: The GroundTruth Project, Lockbox Services, 9450 SW Gemini Dr, PMB 46837, Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Reader donations expand local reporting, help us meet Sunshine Week goal.