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Attic Angel Association’s Madison roots go back 135 years, with deep concern for the health and well-being of both children and seniors.
In the Beginning
Attic Angel Association has a long and rich history in Madison. It goes back to 1889, when Miss Elva Bryant (pictured left) heard that twins had been born into a family so poor that they could not afford clothing for the babies. She set about sewing appropriate clothing and when she delivered it to the grateful parents, she found that there were many more, equally desperate, families in need of children's clothing. She enlisted the help of her sister, Mary (pictured right), and several friends, who continued the mission.One day, the sisters were up in their attic, collecting discarded clothing for these children. Upon descending, they were greeted by their father, prominent Madisonian and federal servant General E.E. Bryant, who declared, "Here come the attic angels!" The women enthusiastically adopted the name.
Attic Angel Community’s mission to serve the health and well-being of seniors takes many forms and many alliances. In addition to the professional services of our own staff and the volunteer work by our Angel volunteers, Attic Angel partners with organizations to care for seniors both on the Attic Angel campus and in their own homes.
Sharing Active Independent Lives (SAIL) is a non-profit program of AgeBetter, Inc., in collaboration with Attic Angel Association and Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries. This Madison-area membership program helps people ages 55 and older live in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. SAIL promotes independence through connections. Learn More
Leading Age Wisconsin is a statewide membership organization of not-for-profit corporations principally serving seniors and people with a disability. Leading Age helps its members through collaborative education, political advocacy, promotion of high ethical standards and problem resolution.
Visiting Physicians Association revives the age of house calls for residents who have difficulty getting to a doctor’s office. VPA provides primary care, short-term episodic care, lab, mobile x-ray and ultrasound.
Aegis Therapies include physical, occupational and speech therapy services inside Attic Angel Place during business hours. Highly skilled and experienced clinicians work with residents and outpatients alike on a large variety of personalized needs.
Recover Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency that provides homecare for people recovering from hospitalization or surgery, those dealing with chronic illness or disease, or those with special medical needs. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide.
Mallatt's Pharmacy specializes in serving seniors in the long-term care setting as well as those living more independently. The pharmacists visit Attic Angel regularly to review residents’ medications and to give each resident the best chance at improving or maintaining health.
Attic Angel Association awards community grants to nonprofit community organizations each year as part of its mission to assist seniors and children. A compelling community need is identified each spring by the Association board of directors as the focus for the coming year’s awards. For 2023-24, the annual focus is FOR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS HELPING FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN TO ADDRESS HOUSING INSECURITY.
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2022-23 Recipients of Gift Funds
Attic Angel congratulates the six nonprofit organizations that received funds with programs meeting the needs of the 2022-23 annual focus: "For Collaborative Efforts Helping Families With School-Age Children Address Housing insecurity.”
- Briarpatch Youth Services Connection Advocacy Program - $20,000
- Catholic Charities Housing Navigation Services Program - $15,000
- Middleton Outreach Ministry Connection Housing Program - $20,000
- Tenant Resource Center Evection Diversion and Defense Partnership - $4,654
- United Way Reduce School Mobility Program - $15,000
- YWCA family Housing Stability Program - $30,000
Attic Angel thanks all of these fine nonprofit organizations for their efforts to help the youth in our community.