Community Foundation for the Fox Valley RegionMay, 2024 - Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

$150,000 anonymous gift to Pillars supports homelessness

Posted on May 16, 2024, by Community Foundation

Unsheltered homelessness has increased by 70%, notably affecting families and the elderly, mainly due to rising rents. The number of homeless students in Appleton Area School District has exceeded 500 this school year, surpassing last year. To help address this increased need, Pillars, which provides shelter and affordable housing and other basic needs in the […]

Doell family creates a giving legacy forever

Posted on May 14, 2024, by Community Foundation

Retirement life is never boring for Eugene and Sue Doell, who have relationships with several funds at the Community Foundation. The retired Appleton couple began their love story after meeting at a funeral home. “I had worked with Eugene’s cousin’s dad who had died, and we met at the Wichman Funeral Home,” smiles Sue. The […]

Parents Speak: A Day Without Child Care

Posted on May 10, 2024, by Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women's Fund

You can’t talk with anyone in the Fox Valley – or anywhere in Wisconsin – without hearing about how child care challenges are affecting families, employers, the economy, and child care providers. Child care isn’t just a convenience; it’s a cornerstone of healthy child development and a vital driver of economic productivity, enabling parents and […]

We welcome Micah Beck as Community Engagement Coordinator!

Posted on May 9, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

Hello! My name is Micah Beck, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as a Community Engagement Coordinator. Before joining the Community Foundation, I received my Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas-Clinton School of Public Service. My graduate education focused on program planning and evaluation in the nonprofit/public sector, skills that align […]

Thousands Volunteer to Cleanup Our Waterways!

Posted on May 7, 2024, by Community Foundation

Garbage shouldn’t be one of the signs of spring. But after the snow melts, trash and debris are often left behind. In northeast Wisconsin we use our waterways to run businesses, irrigate farms and gardens, and to enjoy hiking, boating, and fishing. It’s a real problem when the water is threatened by garbage. That’s why […]

Celebrating our teachers!

Posted on May 2, 2024, by Julie Krause - Executive Director, Appleton Education Foundation

Every time I chat with an educator, deliver a grant, or read a final grant report, I am reminded of the passion educators bring to their work every day. It’s humbling to support them through grants and other funding. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to lift up the educators in our community […]

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$150,000 anonymous gift to Pillars supports homelessness

Doell family creates a giving legacy forever

Parents Speak: A Day Without Child Care

We welcome Micah Beck as Community Engagement Coordinator!

Thousands Volunteer to Cleanup Our Waterways!

Celebrating our teachers!

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