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Fox Cities Greenways, Inc.: Celebrating 30 Years Trails, Connections, and Community

Posted on Apr 4, 2025, by jpadron

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Fox Cities Greenways, Inc. Since 1995, the organization has worked to preserve environmental corridors, expand recreational access, and champion green spaces in the Fox Valley Region. With support from funds within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Fox Cities Greenways has been involved in some of […]

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

Posted on Apr 1, 2025, by jpadron

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 Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

Every Penny Counts

Posted on Mar 26, 2025, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

With the wisdom to save every penny and a passion for giving back to the community, a grandmother’s nickname, Penny, has been turned into a family legacy. From an early age Kaelyn Ahola learned the importance of helping people as she comes from a family of givers. Repeatedly she has witnessed her family offering their […]

Keeping the Arts Alive: The Engler Center’s Legacy Continues

Posted on Mar 18, 2025, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

The Engler Center for the Performing Arts fund, established through the Chilton Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, has had a lasting impact by successfully completing its original purpose. The fund was specifically designed to pay off the bond used by the Chilton Area School District to […]

Connecting Communities Through Recreational Trails – Trails Summit 2.0

Posted on Mar 13, 2025, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

Did you know that 30 years ago before Wisconsin Highway 441 opened to vehicles, it was first opened to pedestrians? As thousands of people turned out to show their enthusiasm, the next year the CE Trail was built, and the Fox Cities Greenways was formed. The trail movement had begun! As part of this movement, […]

The Community Foundation Joins the Northeast Wisconsin Childcare Alliance

Posted on Mar 11, 2025, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

For many families in Northeast Wisconsin, finding childcare is not just difficult, it is expensive. Parents often face long waitlists, and when they do secure a spot, the cost can be as much, if not more than a mortgage payment. The burden is even greater for single parents and low-income families, making it harder for […]

Finding your Fit in a Board Role

Posted on Mar 4, 2025, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

Written by: Hope Schaefer, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative Did you know that every nonprofit organization is required in their bylaws to have at least 3 board members? When you add up how many nonprofits exist throughout our area, that totals up to thousands of board members needed to provide governance, strategic guidance […]

Reflecting on My Experience Participating in the Point-in-Time Count

Posted on Feb 28, 2025, by Jenny Krikava, Community Engagement Manager

Every year, communities across the country come together to participate in the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count to gather a snapshot of homelessness. It is an essential process for understanding the state of homelessness in a community, collecting data reported to Congress and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While the Point-in-Time numbers do […]

Meet Heather!

Posted on Feb 25, 2025, by jpadron

Hello! My name is Heather Judge, and I’m grateful to be a new team member at this wonderful community foundation! I joined the Community Foundation in February as a Donor Services Coordinator. I will be providing support to the Vice President of Donor Services and Gift Planning, Megan Schuessler. It has been a pleasure meeting […]

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