Community Foundation
Since the Cofrin Memorial Arboretum opening in the mid-1970s, thousands of students have had the opportunity to trade four walls for a forest, and pencils for open prairies. “At UW-Green Bay, we are so lucky to have this amazing resource so close to us. Being able to simply walk from an indoor classroom to the […]
The Brillion community is no stranger to getting things done. When an opportunity for improvement or a problem needs solving, the community acts. It’s that determination and drive that inspired Bob & Pat Endries to give $500,000 to the Brillion Area Community Endowment Fund – a match gift that inspires others to join them in […]
For years it was Rachel Emshoff’s dream to one day become a registered nurse. Emshoff, a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh nursing graduate from Larson, clearly remembers the day she made the decision to pursue a degree in nursing. “I was in the hospital having my third baby. I had the same midwife for all three of […]
Did you know that the four-wheel drive was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin? The Four Wheel Drive (FWD)Foundation was formed in 1964 for the purpose of preserving the history of the invention of the first successful four-wheel drive vehicles in the world. The small machine shop located on the corner of Eleventh Street and Memorial Drive […]
By Jon Meyers, Shawano Area Community Foundation Board Chair The Shawano Area Community Foundation is grateful for the generosity many people have shown through their support of our mission to enhance the quality of life for the people in the greater Shawano area. We are continuously reminded that your support powers what we do. Once […]
By Sue Aschliman, Clintonville Area Foundation Board Chair Although I wasn’t raised in Clintonville, I have lived here for over 20 years. I consider myself the biggest cheerleader for Clintonville. I own two local businesses, go to the rec center, worship and volunteer here. Why? Because this is a great community to call home. I […]
By Kara Sullivan, Executive Director of the Friends of Appleton Public Library In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Friends of Appleton Public Library (Friends) was reminded how strong the community is when three couples stepped forward to support the nonprofit by creating new endowment funds with the Community Foundation. Sandra and Dr. Monroe […]
By Steve Klessig, Brillion Area Family of Funds Board Chair Today there is more happening in Brillion than ever before: The school district is on solid footing with academics, extra curriculars, and facilities. People are committed loyalists to their community and the quality of life it provides. The state of the Brillion area is strong. […]
Generous grants from funds within the Community Foundation supports the Appleton’s History Museum at the Castle, and are listed below. By Dustin Mack, Chief Curator, History Museum at the Castle With a flourish, John Stephens called the first meeting of the Outagamie County Pioneer Association to order at 10 a.m. February 22, 1872. And the […]
Hello! My Name is Shyanna Kelley, Community Engagement Coordinator. I’m a recent graduate and earned my degree in Digital Marketing and my Associates in Arts and Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Before graduating I was given the amazing opportunity to intern for 8 months with the Digital Marketing Clinic (DMC) at UW-Oshkosh. The DMC […]
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