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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on Apr 23, 2024, by Community Foundation

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time when Reach Counseling and its partners focus on raising awareness about sexual assault. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities,” spearheaded by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, emphasizes the powerful role of community cohesion in combating sexual violence. Reach Counseling has been a key provider of […]

Autism Acceptance: Celebrating Differences In The Fox Valley

Posted on Apr 16, 2024, by Community Foundation

In the Fox Valley, acceptance happens every day. April is Autism Acceptance Month — 30 days dedicated to embracing the diverse and unique experiences across the autism community. But true inclusion is a year-round effort. The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin works throughout the calendar year to ensure that autistic individuals and their families feel […]

Reimagining childcare focus of Women’s Fund event

Posted on Apr 11, 2024, by Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women's Fund

We hope you can join the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region for an inspiring and impactful panel discussion aimed at tackling one of the most pressing issues in our community — access to affordable, high-quality childcare. Families across the area are facing challenges in finding reliable childcare options, but there’s hope on the […]

Appleton artist brings sound to life in his paintings

Posted on Apr 10, 2024, by Community Foundation

A display of local art greets donors, nonprofit partners and community members when they enter the Community Foundation! A wall serves as a rotating art display where local artists are invited to exhibit their work, its prominence elevating the importance of local art in the community. Featured artists rotate every few months. Painter Cristian Andersson’s […]

New Episode: Hope for Addiction Recovery

Posted on Apr 4, 2024, by Community Foundation

Did you know that drug and alcohol-related deaths in Wisconsin have tripled over the last 15 years? In this episode, we are talking about addiction and recovery. How big of a problem is addiction in our area, what’s being done already, and what are some of the barriers to finding the help people need? We […]

Create a legacy and fulfill your charitable goals

Posted on Apr 2, 2024, by Michelle Lippart Hardwick, Director of Gift Planning

Your legacy matters. It reflects your values and tells your story for generations to come. How can you ensure your impact lasts beyond your lifetime? Include charity in your estate plans and support the causes, organizations or our community for the long term. Crafting a plan can be rewarding and fulfilling. The Community Foundation can […]

Van Asten Scholarships benefit St. Norbert juniors, seniors

Posted on Mar 28, 2024, by Community Foundation

St. Norbert College rising juniors and seniors are eligible for the Van Asten Fellows Scholarships. Applications are now open for the scholarships, which all have a minimum $5,000 award. The scholarships are funded by Mike Van Asten, a visionary entrepreneur and developer, as a way to assist students at his alma mater, St. Norbert College, […]

Beyond your Lifetime: Making an Impact with a Charitable Bequest

Posted on Mar 26, 2024, by Michelle Lippart Hardwick, Director of Gift Planning

Many people are planning ahead and looking at how to update their estate plans to leave a bequest, or gift, as a way to make sure they continue to support their favorite causes beyond their lifetime. The flexibility offered by bequests has made them the most popular form of “deferred” gift because of their benefits. […]

What a difference one year makes!

Posted on Mar 21, 2024, by Community Foundation

2023 was a good year for investors, and the fourth quarter was especially kind, with nearly all major asset classes having a positive year. In fact, 2023 appeared the opposite of 2022. The traditional 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds declined double digits in 2022; however, the same mix increased double digits in 2023. In […]

Local youngsters thrive thanks to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region

Posted on Mar 19, 2024, by Community Foundation

It has officially been a year since three different communities came together under one umbrella as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region. This merger not only enhanced the programming and possibilities for local youth but also created efficiencies across the regional landscape. As the Boys & Girls Clubs in Door […]

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