Catalyst For Change Inc
Catalyst For Change Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, that provides street outreach and related services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Local media have covered the organization in connection with City of Madison outreach initiatives and community-based approaches to homelessness and public safety. Bachara, Gabriella (2021-01-24). "'We have to do better': Madison contracts Catalyst For Change to connect with homeless". Fox 47 News (WMSN-TV). Retrieved 2025-12-15. History
Catalyst For Change Inc. was founded in Madison, Wisconsin, to address gaps in outreach and engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness. The organization has been described as part of broader local efforts to emphasize relationship-based and prevention-focused approaches to homelessness and community well-being. {{cite web |title=Michael Moody, MSW ’19: A Catalyst for Change |url=https://socwork.wisc.edu/2023/10/18/michael-moody-msw-19-a-catalyst-for-change/
Programs and Activities
Catalyst For Change Inc. provides street outreach services intended to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with support resources and service providers. Local reporting has noted that the organization engages directly with community members and serves as a point of contact between individuals and regional institutions. {{cite web |last=Bachara |first=Gabriella |title=‘We have to do better’: Madison contracts Catalyst For Change to connect with homeless |url=https://fox47.com/news/local/we-have-to-do-better-madison-contracts-catalyst-for-change-to-connect-with-homeless In public interviews, the organization’s leadership has described its outreach model as emphasizing trust-building and sustained engagement with people experiencing homelessness. {{cite web |title=Episode 28: Catalyst For Change with Michael Moody and John Adams |url=https://downtownmadison.org/episode-28-catalyst-for-change-with-michael-moody-and-john-adams/
Funding and Recognition
Catalyst For Change Inc. has received funding from both public and private sources. In 2022, the organization received a grant from American Family Insurance in support of its outreach and community-based work. {{cite web |title=They’re really doing profound work: Madison-based Catalyst For Change receives AmFam grant |url=https://www.wkow.com/news/theyre-really-doing-profound-work-madison-based-catalyst-for-change-receives-amfam-grant/article_3b9dbb70-7cf8-11ed-9aa7-7b6797862de1.html In 2025, Catalyst For Change Inc. was named a finalist in In Business Madison’s Charitable Nonprofit awards. {{cite web |title=Business of the Year Awards – Finalists 2025 |url=https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/ibmadison.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/42/b42f5e10-d42e-492b-885a-63f9fb08e072/69323c914ee98.pdf.pdf
Leadership
Michael Moody and John Adams co-founded Catalyst For Change Inc. Media and organizational profiles have identified the organization's leadership as having backgrounds in social work and community outreach. "Michael Moody, MSW '19: A Catalyst for Change". Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work, University of Wisconsin–Madison. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2025-12-15.{{cite web |title=Episode 28: Catalyst For Change with Michael Moody and John Adams |url=https://downtownmadison.org/episode-28-catalyst-for-change-with-michael-moody-and-john-adams/
Reception
Local media coverage has described Catalyst For Change Inc as part of Madison’s efforts to address homelessness through community-based outreach and engagement. Reporting has highlighted the organization’s role in connecting individuals with services and supporting municipal outreach strategies. {{cite web |last=Bachara |first=Gabriella |title=‘We have to do better’: Madison contracts Catalyst For Change to connect with homeless |url=https://fox47.com/news/local/we-have-to-do-better-madison-contracts-catalyst-for-change-to-connect-with-homeless