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(WFRV)- Months after the July tornado, people across the area continue to show their support for those affected by the storm. In this segment, Megan Schuessler with the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region provides an update on how the fund is progressing and where it currently stands. She explains who their partners are […]

Kimberly Point Lighthouse has stood where Lake Winnebago meets the Fox River in the Neenah community for over 80 years and on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the City of Neenah Parks & Recreation Department held a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of the Kimberly Point Lighthouse Preservation Project. The ceremony, held at the lighthouse at […]

Community Response Fund commits additional $1 million based on developing direct assistance needs   (Appleton, Wis.) Aug. 31, 2026—Direct financial assistance will be in the hands of families affected by the July tornado starting September 1, 2026. In addition, the leaders of the Community Response Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region […]

Hello everyone! My name is Alexis Martell and I’m the new Scholarship Coordinator here at the Community Foundation.  I grew up in the Fox Cities and it’s where I have resided for most of my life. For the last 12 years, I’ve been a public-school teacher, teaching 8th grade English. Teaching has been my passion, […]

(WFRV)- If you’ve been wondering how to make a lasting impact on people affected by the July tornado in the valley, this is a great, trusted option. In this segment, Curt Detjen, president & CEO of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, discusses the Community Response Fund and working with two other area […]

“By the end of Tuesday, we had the [Community Response Fund] established, and less than a week later, eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars in donations have already come in.” Curt Detjen, President & CEO of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, connected with Hayley Tenpas about the Community Response Fund, the great […]

(WFRV)- It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to help donors make the best charitable choices when giving. In this segment, Michelle Weber, Chief Financial Officer of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, discusses her work with the foundation and explains what happens behind the scenes when donors make gifts or […]

 Hello! My name is Mya Berzsenyi, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as the Community Engagement Coordinator. I provide administrative support to our Community Engagement and Nonprofit Leadership Initiative teams. With my passion for supporting nonprofits and local organizations, I am excited to be part of the Community Foundation’s team! While I grew up […]

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region recently hosted its annual Himebaugh Legacy Circle appreciation at The Hillside at Plamann Park in Appleton. This giving circle was created in 2007 and now has more than 340 members who carry on their legacy of giving by planning a future gift to the Community Foundation. During the event, Curt Detjen, President & CEO of […]