Help us build
affordable housing
in Madison!
We can't do it without YOU.
More for Madison is a visionary campaign by St. John’s Lutheran Church that is reshaping the heart of downtown. We're tearing down our church building to make room for affordable housing and community transformation. To get there, we need to raise 3 million dollars as part of the 51 million dollar project. We need your support!
ABOUT
We are experiencing a painful housing crisis.
Madison is routinely listed among the best places to live in the nation, yet this does not hold true for everyone.
A significant portion of the people working in restaurant, retail, non-profit, and service sector jobs are spending significantly more than 30% of their income on housing, leading to overcrowded housing and, in extreme situations, people living in their cars.
There is ample employment opportunity, access to public transit, and amenities (like schools, parks, healthcare and grocery stores) yet little moderate-income housing for the people who want and need these jobs.
St. John’s response to a housing crisis is More.
Imagine a place where affordable living, stability, and supportive services converge fostering growth and success. With a rooftop garden, accessible community spaces, and vital social services, St. John’s redevelopment for affordable housing is a testament to our commitment to community, diversity, and holistic care for one another.
We’re collaborating with local partners, backed by low-income housing tax credits, and supported by the City of Madison and Dane County.
Our vision is clear:
Interrupt the poverty cycle, empower individuals,
strengthen the community, and elevate
Madison’s status as one of the best places to live.
Learn more about why this project matters in this short video.
PROJECT DETAILS
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BUILDING DETAILS
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10 floors
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Residential Unit Mix - 130 TOTAL UNITS
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Studios: 24
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1 Bedrooms: 71
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2 Bedrooms: 34
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3 Bedrooms: 1
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Parking space for 63 Cars and 151 bikes
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First Floor: 15,000 square of space for use by community and non profit groups and the new home of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Click image to view project renderings and details in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Urban Design Commission Presentation from December 14, 2022.
Building overview
DONATE
If the donation box above is not loading well on your device or you encounter any trouble, donate using our campaign fundraising page: secure.givelively.org/donate/st-john-s/more-for-madison.
All gifts can be pledged over 3 years, and are deductible to the full extent of the law.
Contributions may be made online or checks may be made out to "St. John's Lutheran Church" with "More for Madison" in the memo line and mailed to:
St. John’s Lutheran Church
PO Box 260199
Madison, WI 53726
IN THE NEWS
CONTACT US
Looking to learn more? Want to connect about supporting this life-changing project?
Reach out to us:
St. John's Lutheran Church
(608) 256-2337
