Donors’ Stories of Giving
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gifts of publicly traded stock and other securities are increasing in popularity as donors are finding a stock transfer is a simple and tax-savvy way to support the community while meeting their own financial goals. In 2021, the Community Foundation’s donors gave over $18 million in stock contributions, with 35% of transfers made in December […]
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 […]
St. Norbert College Parish in Green Bay: A beautiful 16-foot tall portico designed by Morning Glory Glass Studio of Lodi, Wis., was commissioned to honor the late Rita E. Nelson, thanks to a grant from the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation. […]
February 11 is national Make a Friend Day! The Wild Women in the Kitchen Fund within the Community Foundation is an example of how people can become friends and create an even deeper impact in our communities. Above: Serving lunch at a Habitat for Humanity site. Guest Loop Author: Beth Bax Back in 1998, nine […]
A good deed often leads to another. And another. In New London, the spirit of volunteering and charitable giving has been steadily growing. The community is benefiting from the generosity of Joe Van Alstine and his wife, Lori Dehlinger Van Alstine. Their passion for the community runs deep, and they’ve provided for legacy gifts in […]
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