For over 20 years, Access Community Health Centers has provided better care for thousands of people in need, thanks to ongoing support from The Evjue Foundation.
The charitable arm of The Capital Times has provided over $1 million in support, funding many programs at Access, most of them providing care to children. In addition, Evjue was a major donor to Access’ campaign to open a clinic on East Washington Avenue, the now William T. Evjue Clinic, as well as the school-based Celebrate Smiles children’s dental program.
William T. Evjue founded Madison’s Capital Times in 1917 and was its long-time publisher and editor. He set up the foundation before his death in 1970 to use profits from the newspaper to help, “those without the power of wealth and station,” and to give back to the community that supported his newspaper.
“Mr. Evjue was always a huge supporter of people who were struggling in life and needed an assist,” explained Evjue Foundation Director and Cap Times Editor Emeritus Dave Zweifel. “Access’ mission is to serve the community that’s underserved and needs help. It is absolutely a perfect fit for Mr. Evjue’s beliefs and why we consider Access one of our benefactors.”