Ten years ago, we showed up for Dane County. We've been showing up ever since.

 

Through every challenge, every setback, every breakthrough, Focused Interruption has stood on the frontlines of violence prevention, learning, growing, and building something real. We know Community is the Cure. On August 27, we celebrate a decade of that work. And we want you in the room.

 

This is not just a fundraiser. It is a declaration that safety, healing, and opportunity belong to every neighborhood, every family, and every corner of Dane County.

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AN EVENING WORTH YOUR TIME

• Networking and hors d'oeuvres in a vibrant, music-filled venue

• Powerful impact stories from the communities we serve

• Master of Ceremony Shiva Bidar, Vice President and Chief Social Impact Officer at UW Health

• Honest reflections on ten years of the wins and the hard lessons

• Remarks from Founder and CEO Anthony Cooper Sr.

• A silent auction benefiting Focused Interruption's programs

• Community recognition awards honoring the people who make this work possible

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"We have seen what's possible when the right person shows up at the right moment. A life changes. A family heals. A neighborhood breathes again."  -Anthony Cooper Sr.

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YOUR INVESTMENT POWERS

• Street-level outreach and crisis intervention across Dane County

• Youth mentorship programs that interrupt the cycle before it starts

• Family stabilization services that keep households together through trauma

• Community education that shifts culture, not just behavior

• Expanded reach to more neighborhoods, faster​​

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