Regional Affiliates
The Fox Valley is an incredible group of communities, where together, we flourish. The Community Foundation’s mission is to strengthen our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all. Who are we and what do we do? Learn about us by clicking on these links: 1. We […]
The Clintonville Area Foundation is making a huge impact in the community by awarding $15,000 in grants to seven local charitable organizations. The grants, which benefit a range of community causes, were awarded from a variety of charitable funds within the foundation this year. Since 2000, the Clintonville Area Foundation has awarded nearly $450,000 in […]
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 […]
January is National Mentoring Month, celebrating the positive effect it can have while encouraging individuals to mentor. It started in 2002 as a time to celebrate the power of mentoring and encourage others to explore how mentoring programs can enable organizations to create more productive, engaged and satisfied people. We reached out to leaders in […]
The Shawano Area Community Foundation has awarded $18,500 in grants through its annual competitive grant cycle to 11 nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in Shawano and the surrounding area! The grant money includes a gift of $2,500 to the Gresham School District for its accessible playground project and another $2,500 to SAM25 […]
Valley Packaging Inc. (VPI) is a community rehabilitation center offering a variety of human services and vocational skills training programs to individuals who experience disadvantages or have disabilities. All of VPI’s programs are designed to support and guide individuals while they reach their own optimum level of independence in the community. With a $7,500 grant […]
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 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?” […]
The Waupaca Area Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling a record $170,822 to 18 area nonprofit organizations from the Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund to help enhance the quality of life in the greater Waupaca area. “We’re grateful for the continued support from members of the Waupaca area community since their generosity allows us to […]
Catalpa Health, a local mental health and wellness organization for kids, has a mission of helping children and families improve their mental health and wellness. Expanding services to Waupaca in 2018 (with significant support from funds within the Waupaca Area Community Foundation) has allowed Catalpa to serve the needs of children and families in the […]
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