Amy Spreeman
Luke Schiller, Heckrodt’s director of education, gives viewers a sneak peek behind the scenes of “The World Above Your Feet.” In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Heckrodt Wetland Reserve began construction for a Children’s Canopy Walk called “The World Above Your Feet” with the hope youth can soon explore a whole new world with […]
Larry Sawyer and Debra McDowall have high hopes that the Fox Valley remains strong and vibrant, especially for the next generation. “We do feel we owe our community a debt of gratitude, as it has been so kind to us,” says Larry, who married Debra 40 years ago. The retirees live in Grand Chute and […]
Last year’s U.S. Venture Open. Fundraising will go on to support increased need due to COVID-19. This year’s U.S. Venture Open charity event will take a different form in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This year marks the 35th year of the event and while there will be major changes from previous years, the aim […]
A $5,000 COVID-19 Community Response Fund grant will help HolyLand Pantry purchase equipment to address a short-term urgent need and provide long-term support for their fresh food inventory. Thanks to gifts generously donated to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund established by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and United Way Fox Cities, six […]
To make it easier to talk about race and have compassionate community conversations, Imagine Fox Cities is providing series of free conversation guides to those who live and work in the region. “We launched this series on Juneteenth in recognition of the lasting racial inequities in the US that have their origins in the transatlantic slave […]
Alternative Center for Education in Appleton recently received a $3,000 grant from the Robert L Keller Fund within the Community Foundation to help provide educational services to individuals with learning differences and equip them with the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in the community. By Anne Schauman, […]
Options for Independent Living has received a $10,000 grant from the COVID-19 Community Response Fund to help people like Autumn Nordall and older adults with disabilities in Outagamie, Calumet, Waupaca, Shawano and the Neenah and Menasha area of Winnebago counties. The grant will help meet their basic needs related to housing, food and equipment that […]
A basket of colorful face masks is just one of the safety measures in place for Community Foundation staffers who choose to come in to work starting next week. By Curt Detjen, President and CEO, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region After working “safer at home” since mid-March, our Community Foundation team is gradually […]
We’re all feeling the great loss of Oscar C. Boldt today, remembering not only his huge impact in the Fox Valley but the many personal memories of a man who meant so much to his family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and community. He was known to many of us as “O.C.” He died yesterday morning at […]
A $10,000 grant will help Innovative Services provide support to people with developmental disabilities and other varying needs in the Fox Valley area. Thanks to gifts generously donated to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund established by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and United Way Fox Cities, 15 more nonprofits have been awarded […]
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