Grants Making a Difference - Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

“Libraries in Bloom” cultivates a diverse library workforce

Posted on Oct 31, 2023, by Community Foundation

Libraries in Bloom (LIB) is a grassroots organization whose mission is to cultivate a diverse library workforce by providing professional pathways for young adults of color and elevate innovative and equitable library practices that serve communities more fully. A building block to their mission is their inclusive library apprenticeship initiative. The initiative provides selected young […]

Waupaca Area Community Foundation celebrates 20 years, awards 19 grants

Posted on Oct 19, 2023, by Community Foundation

The Waupaca Area Community Foundation started two decades ago with an idea Jack Rhodes brought with him from Ohio after he retired and moved to Waupaca. He had served for many years on a foundation board. He was talking to Dr. Roy Holly and wondered why Waupaca didn’t have one. They agreed it was a […]

Generous grant inspires youth robotics and technology teams

Posted on Oct 12, 2023, by Community Foundation

The support of the Waupaca Area Community Foundation, our regional affiliate partner, is helping to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers at the School District of Waupaca. Waupaca schools offer extracurricular robotics programming to students in grades 6-12 that few rural schools can rival. At Waupaca Middle School, students compete in the FIRST […]

Rescuing Whispering Pines

Posted on Oct 5, 2023, by Community Foundation

Once a quirky private park open to the public, Whispering Pines (now part of Hartman Creek State Park) underwent a transformation led by the Friends of Hartman Creek Park and Waupaca Historical Society. Slowly and subtly, over 50 years, Whispering Pines fell into despair due to a lack of state funding. Much of the park […]

The Transformative Power of Storytelling for Elder Women: Empowering Voices, Preserving Legacies

Posted on Oct 3, 2023, by Community Foundation

Storytelling has long been a cherished tradition within communities and cultures, serving as a means of passing down knowledge, values and history. For elder women, in particular, storytelling holds a special significance, offering them a powerful tool for self-expression, empowerment and preserving their legacies. As an audio producer, I saw a wonderful opportunity to document […]

Crossfire Ranch mentoring program changes young lives

Posted on Aug 17, 2023, by Community Foundation

Things have been busy at Crossfire Ranch and we want to thank the Chilton Area Community Foundation (one of five Community Foundation affiliate partners) for supporting the youth we serve through our mentoring program! For those just learning about Crossfire, we help build resilient youth and change the trajectory of vulnerable youth through equine-assisted mentoring […]

Community shares 20-year history with the Fox Cities P.A.C.

Posted on Aug 8, 2023, by Community Foundation

The recently completed 2022-23 season marks 20 years of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center serving as a multicultural gathering place to enhance people’s understanding and enjoyment of life through the performing arts. The many milestones, records and memories created these past two decades are made possible because of the dedication and support of so […]

What Happens When You Give a Group of Girls $10,000?

Posted on Jul 18, 2023, by Community Foundation

The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region started an initiative in 2012 to give us a way to learn directly from high school girls about issues that are impacting them and allow them the opportunity to help other girls in the Fox Valley through a $10,000 grant. Girl-Powered Giving, formerly known as the Girls’ […]

Brillion Public Library expands its Spanish collection of books, resources

Posted on Jun 22, 2023, by Community Foundation

Driven by a desire to meet the needs of a culturally expanding community, Brillion Public Library applied for a grant from the Brillion Area Community Endowment Fund in 2022. The goal was to expand the Spanish book collection for children and adults as well as raise awareness of the Hispanic culture in the Brillion area […]

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 […]

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