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Grants Making a Difference

Clintonville Foundation awards $10,850 in grants

The Clintonville Area Foundation distributed $10,850 to six area nonprofit organizations at its 2024 grant distribution last week at the Living Room Coffee Shop in Clintonville. The grants, which benefit a range of community causes, were awarded from various charitable funds within the foundation this year. Grants were awarded to: The Compassionate Connection Center: $2,000 […]

SAC Developmental Disabilities Fund makes a powerful impact

The SAC Developmental Disabilities Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region annually supports community organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through education, independence, and social opportunities. The fund provided $24,500 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations to support inclusive and accessible programs from equine therapy to installing […]

5 December charitable tips to consider

Our local nonprofits are faced with meeting greater needs with fewer resources. As you start receiving holiday and year-end giving appeals from your favorite nonprofit organizations, here are five charitable giving tips: This month we launched a powerful giving tool to help people learn about 2023 Year End Giving – Matching Gift Opportunities that will […]

Curriculum of Kindness: YMCA event empowers educators

The 2023 YMCA Staff Development Day proved transformative for our educators, embodying a culture of growth and collaboration. This annual event, attended by over 225 teachers, not only reaffirms the YMCA’s commitment to professional development but also provides a vital platform for connection, learning and insight-sharing. The subjects included child temperament, play-based curriculum, goal setting […]

“Libraries in Bloom” cultivates a diverse library workforce

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 […]