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We are listening and learning as we address diversity, equity and inclusion in 2021

Posted on Jan 22, 2021, by Community Foundation

The diversity, equity, and inclusion journey begins with each one of us listening and learning from one another to strengthen and enrich our communities together. By Jon Stellmacher, Community Foundation Board Chair Our nation has certainly experienced historical events unlike our nation has seen in over 50 years: a once-in-a-century pandemic and social justice issues […]

What is the Community Foundation’s Investment Approach?

Posted on Jan 19, 2021, by Community Foundation

By Kathryn Mawer, CFA, CAIA Vice President / OCIO Advisor, FEG Investment Advisors The Community Foundation supports donors, families and nonprofit agencies in their endeavor to make a permanent impact on the community through the use of a long-term approach called an endowment. The endowment accepts, holds and invests donations from charitable contributors for distribution […]

Donors help dancers take the stage when pandemic ends

Posted on Jan 18, 2021, by Community Foundation

Makaroff School of Ballet dancers are ready to perform in 2021 when it’s safe. By Jennifer Van Elzen, Vice President, Makaroff Youth Ballet Makaroff would like to thank all our generous donors and we especially want to thank the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Since the beginning of COVID-19 we have received several […]

Art making an impact on at-risk youth thanks to generous donors

Posted on Jan 6, 2021, by Community Foundation

Local artist Irineo Medina and a few at-risk youth from the Art Works program at the Trout Museum of Art worked on a mural across the street. He stands with Education Coordinator Marci Hoffman from the museum. At-risk youth in the Art Works program at the Trout Museum of Art are gaining an opportunity and […]

In memory of Nicole

Posted on Jan 4, 2021, by Community Foundation

The Bangart family photo shoot. Nicole and Brady are on the right. Brady Kees is doing something special to memorialize his late girlfriend Nicole Bangart, a 2010 Chilton High School graduate and straight-A co-salutatorian. Five years after her tragic death, Brady and Nicole’s mother Cindy have created a scholarship fund as well as a donor […]

Generous donors help foundation impact the Chilton community

Posted on Dec 22, 2020, by Community Foundation

The Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund awarded LEAVEN a $5,000 grant to help our Chilton neighbors who are most in-need during these difficult times. Funds like this have helped LEAVEN provide uninterrupted service. By  Derek McDermott, Chilton Area Community Foundation board chair Greetings from the Chilton Area Community Foundation! Our mission is to preserve and […]

Local athletes set up Ironman for Appleton COVID-19 fundraiser

Posted on Dec 21, 2020, by Community Foundation

Jeff Squier Ted Kedrowski are making an impact in the Fox Valley after dedicating their Ironman fundraiser to benefit those impacted by COVID-19. Imagine swimming, running and biking for miles to train for an Ironman event, only to learn that the event wasn’t going to happen. Two local athletes, Ted Kedrowski and Jeff Squier, had […]

How Are We Doing?

Posted on Dec 16, 2020, by Community Foundation

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) conducted a survey for us in June to learn from our donors what we’re doing well and what we could improve. We received 316 surveys and a 35% response rate. Thanks to all who took the time to respond! The survey results show our impact on the community and […]

Kiwanis Club benefits from charitable giving plan

Posted on Dec 15, 2020, by Community Foundation

Members of Kiwanis provide cookies at “Light Up the Night” (pre-COVID), in conjunction with last year’s annual Appleton Christmas Parade in Appleton. By Jeffrey Walters treasurer, Appleton-Fox Cities Kiwanis Club As a donor and treasurer of Appleton-Fox Cities Kiwanis Club’s two endowment funds, I’m grateful for the administrative help and investment base provided by the […]

Local couple has “The Talk” about legacy planning

Posted on Dec 7, 2020, by Community Foundation

When it comes to planning your legacy, have you had “the talk” yet? For Rick and Sue Detienne, it’s been about 15 years, and they’re still talking. The Appleton couple met while attending Lawrence University.  Rick worked for Laminations and retired 11 years ago. The two began considering ways they could bless their community today […]