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Community Vision Fund poised to help communities flourish in 2024

Posted on Jan 9, 2024, by Community Foundation

The Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation is ready to help nonprofit organizations make a huge impact in the Fox Valley. The fund seeks to fulfill community needs and advance well-being for people living in Calumet, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and the Neenah-Menasha area of Winnebago counties. The fund combines dollars from donors who created […]

Big Voices in 2023: Your Favorite Podcast Episodes!

Posted on Dec 29, 2023, by Community Foundation

What podcasts do you like to listen to? You have so many choices these days, and we are grateful you’ve added Voices from the Valley to your playlist! We’ve had a lot of fun and we’ve learned so much from the people in our community who’ve helped us create more than 50 episodes. When it […]

Community Vision Fund distributes grants totaling $842,323 to local nonprofits

Posted on Dec 21, 2023, by Community Foundation

From cultural events and an accessible playground to helping nonprofits build capacity through the addition of staff or updated technology, the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation awarded 68 grants totaling $842,323 during 2023. The Community Vision Fund seeks to fulfill community needs and advance well-being for people living in Calumet, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and […]

Beyond Books: Exploring the Hidden Treasures of Your Local Library

Posted on Dec 14, 2023, by Community Foundation

In an age of rapid technological advancement and ever-changing demographics, libraries are evolving to become more than just repositories of books – and audio – and video. These days libraries offer a treasure trove of cool things and vibrant spaces where you can explore, learn, and DO so many interesting things. Imagine having access to cutting-edge […]

5 December charitable tips to consider

Posted on Dec 12, 2023, by Community Foundation

Our local nonprofits are faced with meeting greater needs with fewer resources. As you start receiving holiday and year-end giving appeals from your favorite nonprofit organizations, here are five charitable giving tips: This month we launched a powerful giving tool to help people learn about 2023 Year End Giving – Matching Gift Opportunities that will […]

Doubling Down on Generosity: Unlocking Impact with Dollar-for-Dollar Giving Opportunities!

Posted on Dec 1, 2023, by Community Foundation

As you navigate the whirlwind of the holiday season, the Community Foundation is excited to bring new opportunities for end-of-year charitable gifts. Whether you are out and about in the community or looking for giving ideas from the comfort of home, here are two great ways to double your gifts when you support the nonprofits […]

Engaging Perspectives: Helping the Fox Valley Flourish

Posted on Nov 22, 2023, by Community Foundation

It’s good to share! Today we’re excited to highlight an episode from Appleton Engaged, a compelling podcast from the City of Appleton. Much like Voices from the Valley, which is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices within our communities, the Appleton Engaged podcast lifts up the individuals, organizations, and resources that contribute to making our community […]

Happy Community Foundation Week!

Posted on Nov 16, 2023, by Community Foundation

We’re celebrating the impact of our foundation and hundreds of other community foundations across the country that are empowering positive social change in neighborhoods, counties, and states. We’re proud to be a member and supporter of the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network (WPN), which supports and promotes effective philanthropy in our state. Community Foundation Week, created in […]

Voices from the Valley: Stories of Home

Posted on Nov 9, 2023, by Community Foundation

Sharing stories in the news and lifting up the voices of people in our community really lends itself to making the Fox Valley feel like home. The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation have been engaged in a major effort to support the work of local newsrooms […]

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