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Building Kinder Communities Through Early Childhood Mindfulness

Posted on May 20, 2025, by

Teaching children kindness and emotional literacy builds healthier relationships, stronger communities, and happier lives. The Kindness Project within the Community Early Learning Center (CELC) is leading this important work with the support of grants from these funds within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, including the Community Vision Fund.  The Kindness Project teaches […]

Art with Impact: A Community Vision Come to Life

Posted on May 16, 2025, by

Written by David DeGrood, Public Health Epidemiologist with Outagamie County Public Health & Human Services In the heart of downtown Kaukauna, a splash of bold color and heartfelt expression has done more than brighten a wall – it has generated conversation around a topic on the minds of many: Mental Health. But many residents may […]

Leadership, Empathy and Action Meet as Part of Women’s Fund Program

Posted on May 8, 2025, by

By Stacie Hazeltt-Rothe, Women’s Fund Communication and Outreach Specialist What happens when you hand a group of smart, motivated high school girls $10,000 and ask them to make a difference? You get Girl-Powered Giving—where leadership, empathy, and action meet. This spring, 15 young changemakers from Appleton North, Appleton East, Appleton eSchool, Neenah High School, and […]

Chilton Area Benefits from over $80,000 in Grants

Posted on May 2, 2025, by

The Chilton Area Community Foundation recently awarded $80,010 in grants from its Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund to 15 nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in the greater Chilton area.  The purpose of the Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund is to meet ongoing community needs and improve the quality of life for residents […]

Eighteen Nonprofit Leaders Graduate from NPLI’s Leadership Institute

Posted on Apr 29, 2025, by

In May 2024, 18 nonprofit leaders embarked on a transformative twelve-month journey through our Leadership Institute. This year-long series of modules was designed to enhance their confidence and capabilities in critical areas such as leadership, management, technical skills, and governance. Covering topics from marketing and board governance to fundraising, finance, and ethics, this dedicated group […]

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region named Pillar’s Community Partner of the Year for 2024

Posted on Apr 10, 2025, by

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region was named Pillars, Inc.’s Community Partner of the Year. The award was presented at Pillars’ Report to the Community Event on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in which several Community Foundation staff and board members were on hand to accept the honor on behalf of the organization. “We […]

Community Vision Fund continues making a difference, awarded $840,800 in grants in 2024

Posted on Apr 8, 2025, by

From cultural events and a watershed clean-up to helping nonprofits build capacity to tackling systemic issues like the housing shortage, the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation awarded 71 grants totaling $840,800 during 2024.   About the Fund   The Community Vision Fund seeks to fulfill community needs and advance well-being for people living in the […]

2024 in Focus: NPLI’s Year of Growth, Impact, and Innovation

Posted on Apr 1, 2025, by

Looking back on 2024, the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI) celebrates a year of growth and transformation. We welcomed new leadership, with Hope Schaefer stepping in as Executive Director and Andrea Peterson joining as Program and Communications Manager, while also recognizing Amanda Barth’s well-earned promotion to Administrative and Program Specialist. Together, the team made a meaningful […]

NEWVoices Concert Brings Immigration Stories to Life Through Music

Posted on Mar 28, 2025, by

In the fall of 2024, NEWVoices presented “Immigration Stories—Rise to New Opportunities,” a powerful choral concert that explored the immigrant experience through music. Held at the Lawrence Memorial Chapel, the concert, drawing nearly 600 attendees, was made possible with support from the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.   “The […]