Tom Ward, CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP

Manage the affairs of UNIDOS as provided in Chapter 181, Wis. Stats. Establish committees to manage fundraising events and other businesses. Be responsible for overseeing overall policy and management of UNIDOS. Oversee approval and amendment of annual budgets and allocations. Authorize administrative and fundraising expenses, consistent with the annual budget. Amend these bylaws when necessary, by the process specified in XIV. Support the UNIDOS Executive Director and staff on day-to-day… Show more

Manage the affairs of UNIDOS as provided in Chapter 181, Wis. Stats. Establish committees to manage fundraising events and other businesses. Be responsible for overseeing overall policy and management of UNIDOS. Oversee approval and amendment of annual budgets and allocations. Authorize administrative and fundraising expenses, consistent with the annual budget. Amend these bylaws when necessary, by the process specified in XIV. Support the UNIDOS Executive Director and staff on day-to-day operations as needed. Show less

The organization was formed in 2003 by the merger of Briarpatch, Inc. (established 1971) and Community Adolescent Programs, Inc. (established 1978). Project HUGS (established 1995) joined the agency in 2009. The agency offers a broad array of services to youth who have runaway, are experiencing homelessness, and/or facing other challenges. Briarpatch works closely with local governments and other non-profit organizations to provide unique programs that fill service gaps in Dane County. Each… Show more

The organization was formed in 2003 by the merger of Briarpatch, Inc. (established 1971) and Community Adolescent Programs, Inc. (established 1978). Project HUGS (established 1995) joined the agency in 2009. The agency offers a broad array of services to youth who have runaway, are experiencing homelessness, and/or facing other challenges. Briarpatch works closely with local governments and other non-profit organizations to provide unique programs that fill service gaps in Dane County. Each year, Briarpatch serves approximately 2,000 unduplicated youth. Show less