Regional Affiliates - Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

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 […]

Clintonville students have “out of this world” experience

Posted on Aug 15, 2023, by Community Foundation

Clintonville Middle School students learned about the stars and galaxies above their heads, and the fossils and the earth below their feet, thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Natural World for Kids Fund within the Clintonville Community Foundation, our regional affiliate partner. Last fall, eighth graders went to Barlow Planetarium at UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities […]

From Student to Scholar to Educator – A Journey of Impact and Inspiration in Shawano

Posted on Aug 10, 2023, by Community Foundation

Kayla Hokenstad’s interest in education started as an elementary student, as a serious “basement” educator in play with her sister. That interest grew as she witnessed the difference her teachers made in the lives of her and her classmates. In 2014, Kayla received the Pearl Smith Future Teacher Scholarship, which helped her pursue a Bachelor’s […]

Spread the word about the Chilton Area Community Foundation!

Posted on Jul 13, 2023, by Community Foundation

Greetings from the Chilton Area Community Foundation! The foundation serves to positively impact the quality of life for people in the Chilton area by awarding scholarships, providing grants to nonprofit organizations, and funding various local programs and organizations. This is all done with YOUR help. What an impact it makes to leave a legacy that […]

Donors’ generosity makes Waupaca a better place

Posted on Jun 29, 2023, by Community Foundation

Twenty years ago, a small group of local Waupaca people decided to start a community foundation. Their goal was to create a permanent source of funding for civic and charitable groups, ongoing programs, and new projects throughout the Waupaca area. As the Waupaca Area Community Foundation (WACF) enters its 20th year, we remain vigilant in […]

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 […]

Clintonville Area Foundation helps community thrive

Posted on Jun 20, 2023, by Community Foundation

I strongly believe in this community and the work of the Clintonville Area Foundation to support this town. I am simply amazed at the generosity of our neighbors and friends in Clintonville. This is a great place to live, work and play; however, new challenges always arise. How we respond says a lot about the […]

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 […]

Working towards a brighter future in Shawano

Posted on May 30, 2023, by Community Foundation

Greetings from the Shawano Area Community Foundation! Join us as we celebrate another year of big hearts and even bigger impact throughout our communities! As we look back on 2022, we take a moment to recognize the abundance of positive influence, as well as a few new beginnings. After over three years leading the board, […]

Brillion residents support their community!

Posted on May 16, 2023, by Community Foundation

Brillion is growing and becoming even a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Here are some reasons why: The school district is on solid footing, with strong leadership both in the District Administration and the Board of Directors. Academics, extracurriculars, and facilities are in good shape. The City’s employees are thriving due […]

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