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Chilton benefits from Rock the Block

Posted on May 31, 2023, by Community Foundation

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity recently held its 20th Rock the Block event in Chilton. Rock the Block brings together residents, municipalities and community partners to complete exterior home repairs for low-income homeowners as well as community-based projects. These improvements help beautify neighborhoods, increase property values and neighborhood safety, and have a ripple […]

Working towards a brighter future in Shawano

Posted on May 30, 2023, by Community Foundation

Greetings from the Shawano Area Community Foundation!  Join us as we celebrate another year of big hearts and even bigger impact throughout our communities! As we look back on 2022, we take a moment to recognize the abundance of positive influence, as well as a few new beginnings. After over three years leading the board, […]

Spirit of service

Posted on May 23, 2023, by Community Foundation

When a group of concerned citizens and parents of children with developmental disabilities got together in 1964, the result was the creation of the Sheltered Activity Center (SAC), which operated until 1989. The SAC Developmental Disabilities Fund, founded in 1990 by Larry Abler and John Cumicek, continues SAC’s mission in an important and ongoing way. […]

Brillion residents support their community!

Posted on May 16, 2023, by Community Foundation

Brillion is growing and becoming even a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Here are some reasons why: The school district is on solid footing, with strong leadership both in the District Administration and the Board of Directors. Academics, extracurriculars, and facilities are in good shape. The City’s employees are thriving due […]

Generous grants help Chilton area thrive!

Posted on May 11, 2023, by Community Foundation

The Chilton Area Community Foundation recently awarded $74,647 in grants from the Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund to 17 nonprofit organizations to improve quality of life in the greater Chilton area. The foundation was founded in 2001 with a mission to enhance the quality of life for the people of the greater Chilton area. It […]

Weaving the community together through art

Posted on Apr 27, 2023, by Community Foundation

An empty wall at the Community Foundation serves as a rotating art display where local artists are invited to exhibit their work. The display of local art enriches the visits of the many donors, nonprofit partners, and community members who visit our building, elevating the importance of supporting local art as a community. Featured artists […]

Child care advocate Judy Olson looks back at her years at Child Care Resource and Referral

Posted on Apr 25, 2023, by Community Foundation

When I moved to the Fox Valley in the early 1980s, one of the first things I encountered was a lack of childcare for infants and toddlers. Most of the programs in the area at that time were for children preschool age and up. With an infant son at home, I decided to do something […]

Report Shows Conservation Funding Down Even as Outdoor Recreation Rises

Posted on Apr 20, 2023, by Community Foundation

Written by Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts. Earth Day is April 22, 2023. Last month, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released an in-depth report on the importance of natural resources in Wisconsin and the state of conservation funding. Dive in and read the full report. Here are some key takeaways: Outdoor recreation is a […]

LOTUS Legal Clinic supports crime victims

Posted on Apr 18, 2023, by Community Foundation

Everyone knows the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to legal representation if someone is accused of a crime, but fewer consider legal protections for victims of crime. Crime victims, especially those from historically underinvested communities such as immigrants, women, people of color and those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, often face formidable barriers to seeking justice. […]

Sole Burner supports people battling cancer

Posted on Apr 13, 2023, by Community Foundation

The Sole Burner is back for its’ 41st year! Gary Akgulian, the event’s committee race director, said there are multiple reasons to join the American Cancer Society Sole Burner 5K this year. “It’s been going on for 41 years now and is a staple spring event in the Fox Cities that makes a difference, raising […]