Donors' Stories of Giving - Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

5 Ways donors show the love through the Community Foundation

Posted on Feb 14, 2023, by Community Foundation

Donors are the heart of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Here are how some donors make a difference in their community. Making positive changes Retired educators Kathy and Richard Block believe small steps in learning can make a real difference in someone’s life. The Blocks established the Small Steps Scholarship within the […]

Retirement means more time to serve

Posted on Dec 27, 2022, by Community Foundation

Chuck Self says his two loves in life are his family and serving his community. The Village of Harrison resident made his home in the Fox Valley eight years ago, and recently retired after a 40-year career in investment management. “I’m not slowing down though,” laughs Self, who now has more time to pursue his […]

Crawford family’s generosity continues in Shawano

Posted on Dec 20, 2022, by Community Foundation

The Ruth and Pat Crawford Family Foundation was created by Pat and Ruth as a way for their charitable intentions and gifts to endure far beyond their natural lives. As time goes by, the people who knew Pat and Ruth Crawford will lessen, but the spirit of their generosity will continue to leave a lasting […]

New London Community Fund receives matching grant

Posted on Nov 11, 2022, by Community Foundation

New London residents Joe Van Alstine and Lori Dehlinger Van Alstine noticed the nearby communities of Shawano, Clintonville and Waupaca had an affiliate of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Shared Lori: “We looked around and thought, why doesn’t New London have a fund in place to support its local nonprofits in forever?” […]

Hispanic Heritage Month a perfect time to inspire future generations

Posted on Oct 11, 2022, by Community Foundation

The Kudaka Family Hispanic Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 at the Community Foundation to support Casa Hispana’s Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships to Hispanic/ Latino students in our communities pursuing a post-secondary education. Originally established by UMOS (United Migrant Opportunity Services), and now a core program of Casa Hispana, this quiet scholarship program […]

Gillen Family: Partnering with the Community Foundation

Posted on Sep 27, 2022, by Community Foundation

The six children of John and Ann Gillen grew up watching their parents not only sharing their time and talents with the community, but also consistently sticking up for the underdog. “If it was a friend of ours who was in a tough spot, they were always willing to help,” says daughter Lisa Murphy. “If […]

The next generation: Helping 9 grandchildren grow in philanthropy

Posted on Jul 12, 2022, by Community Foundation

When Sherwood residents Marlene and Carl Boucher began asking their grandchildren to choose gifts from Food for the Poor holiday catalog, they saw the spark of philanthropy ignite within the kids. “They gave so much thought to what they were going to do,” Marlene says. The Bouchers decided to expand upon the idea, having each grandchild — […]

Determined local donors make $500,000 match gift to honor their community

Posted on May 12, 2022, by Community Foundation

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 […]

Doug and Carla Salmon Foundation helps UWO nursing alumna achieve her dreams

Posted on May 10, 2022, by Community Foundation

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 […]

Waupaca community’s commitment to the well-being of all

Posted on May 3, 2022, by Community Foundation

The Waupaca Area Community Foundation remains steadfast in our mission to preserve and improve the quality of life for the people of the greater Waupaca area. In a year unlike any other in our 19-year history, we continued our abiding commitment to the well-being of everyone in the community we serve, and we are thankful for the role many of you […]

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