Focused Interruption

This spring, our Leaders of Tomorrow students showed up. And so did you.

Across three Madison schools, our L.O.T. team celebrated the young people who committed to this program throughout the 2025-2026 school year. At Lafollette High School, Blackhawk Middle School, and Leopold Elementary, students received certificates of completion and $50 Visa gift cards made possible by the people who gave directly to support this work.

The response said everything. Students were excited. They were grateful. And in more than one room, they were genuinely surprised that anyone had shown up for them at all.

That surprise is exactly what we are here to change.

At Lafollette, one student received two gift cards for never missing a single session all year. Another student, a junior, is graduating a full year early. At Blackhawk, 8th graders headed to high school reflected on the relationships they built and celebrated together outside in the sunshine. At Leopold, school staff stopped to publicly thank Focused Interruption during the promotion ceremony itself.

This cannot happen without your direct support. Every dollar you give makes moments like these possible.

Thank you for investing in Madison's future.

This Saturday, come out to Penn Park for a free community BBQ!

Focused Interruption is hosting a Community BBQ on Saturday, May 30 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Penn Park, 2101 Fisher St in Madison. Free BBQ meal, face painting by Classic Creations, inflatables from MSCR Play On The Move, and more. The Madison Fire Department, Madison Police Department, Luna's Market, Momma Megs Ice Cream, and Madison for More Neighbors will all be on site.

Good food. Great people. Stronger community.

All are welcome.