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LEAVEN thankful to Chilton Area Community Foundation

Posted on Aug 24, 2021, by Community Foundation

LEAVEN helps residents of Outagamie, Calumet, northeastern Winnebago counties and those in New London living in Waupaca County, thanks to the generosity of the community, including the Chilton Area Community Foundation, our regional affiliate partner. By Mary Parsons, executive director, LEAVEN Congratulations to the Chilton Area Community Foundation for 20 remarkable years of supporting causes […]

Calumet County School Districts Receive Landmark Grants for Mental Health Services

Posted on May 26, 2021, by Community Foundation FV

News conference at Calumet County Park announcing new mental health screening and counseling initiative. By Jane Frantz, Development & Communications Director, Samaritan Counseling Center A coalition of five Calumet County school districts will begin to offer school-based mental health screening and counseling services this spring thanks to a $231,544 grant from the Basic Needs Giving […]

Grants Awarded to Organizations Serving the Chilton Area

Posted on Apr 29, 2021, by Community Foundation FV

The Chilton Area Community Foundation recently awarded $28,300 in grants from the Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund. Through the annual January competitive grant cycle, eight nonprofit organizations were selected to receive funds to improve the quality of life in the greater Chilton area. The Chilton Area Community Foundation approved grants to the following nonprofit organizations: […]

Estate gift to benefit Chilton community forever

Posted on Apr 15, 2021, by Community Foundation

As a long-time member of the Chilton community, Ruth Bolz knew she wanted to leave a legacy that would strengthen the town she was born and raised in. Ruth passed away in January, and her estate gift to the Chilton Area Community Foundation will forever improve the quality of life in Chilton. Celebrating 20 years, […]

Generous donors help foundation impact the Chilton community

Posted on Dec 22, 2020, by Community Foundation

The Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund awarded LEAVEN a $5,000 grant to help our Chilton neighbors who are most in-need during these difficult times. Funds like this have helped LEAVEN provide uninterrupted service. By Derek McDermott, Chilton Area Community Foundation board chair Greetings from the Chilton Area Community Foundation! Our mission is to preserve and […]

Chilton Foundation strengthens community with support of many

Posted on Nov 18, 2019, by Community Foundation

Established in 2001, the Chilton Area Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for the people of the greater Chilton area. By Derek McDermott, Board Chair As a geographic affiliate of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, the Chilton Area Community Foundation continues to help and support philanthropy in our […]

Giant mural projects to transform Stockbridge and Chilton

Posted on May 23, 2019, by Community Foundation

(Artist’s conception) A $29,950 grant to the Calumet County Historical Society from the Bright Idea Fund within the Community Foundation will help create a series of culturally rich, historically informed public murals in Chilton and Stockbridge that celebrate these communities’ diverse histories and interconnected narratives, while crafting related curriculum and visual arts opportunities for local […]

‘Take your seat’ offers a choice for Chilton students

Posted on Sep 4, 2018, by Alyssa Sachs

Flexible seating options are now available to students at Chilton Middle School. With the help of a $2,000 grant from the Chilton Area Community Foundation, special education teacher Emily Bancroft was able to purchase a standing table, whiteboard table, various seating options and standing travel tables for her classroom. For many students with special needs, […]

iPads to change art class at Chilton Middle School

Posted on Aug 24, 2018, by Alyssa Sachs

By Emily Pappin Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region A $4,352 grant through the Chilton Area Community Foundation is bringing exciting changes to art classes at Chilton Middle School. Chilton art teacher Brittni Nelson will introduce 10 iPads, complete with cases and a charging station, into her classroom this fall, as a way for […]

Brillion Nature Center adds ride for seniors

Posted on Jul 16, 2018, by Dave Horst, Donor Services & Environmental Grant Manager

Older residents of Calumet County will be able to bicycle around to some Brillion area local sights, while only exerting their smile muscles, because of a ride made possible by a grant from the Chilton Area Community Foundation. The $5,000 grant, along with donations from two Chilton businesses, helped the Brillion Nature Center to coordinate […]

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