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Community Foundations: Unparalleled resources for local giving with major impact

Posted on Mar 21, 2023, by Community Foundation

As economic times get tough, more people are asking how they can make the biggest difference right in their own backyard. Indeed, local giving is a topic that has even made its way into the opinions of the mainstream media, causing many charitably inclined people to pay more attention to the impact their dollars have […]

Rock the Block in Chilton receives $300,000 grant

Posted on Mar 14, 2023, by Megan Schuessler, Donor Services Manager

A lifelong Calumet County resident has stepped forward to support the upcoming Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity’s Rock the Block event in Chilton. The Empowering Rural Communities fund within the Chilton Area Community Foundation – one of our five regional affiliates – granted $300,000 towards the initiative and is encouraging community members to match […]

Take time to celebrate the women in your life

Posted on Mar 7, 2023, by Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women's Fund

March 8 marks International Women’s Day. There is some discord as to the first celebration of a “Women’s Day,” but 1975 was recognized as International Women’s Year, which then moved to International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8. From celebrating in over 100 countries to an official holiday in more than 25, International Women’s Day […]

10 reasons to support the Community Foundation

Posted on Mar 2, 2023, by Community Foundation

The Fox Valley is an incredible group of communities, where together, we flourish. The Community Foundation’s mission is to strengthen our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all.  Who are we and what do we do? Learn about us by clicking on these links: 1. We […]

2022 Review: Back to Reality

Posted on Feb 28, 2023, by Community Foundation

2022 was a challenging year for financial markets, ending with stocks returning -18% and bonds returning -13%. Although diversifying into other asset categories, including commodities and infrastructure, helped dampen the impact of the negative returns, market investors found few places to generate positive returns. While FEG believes there may still be more volatility and negative […]

Celebrating Volunteers event and awards to conclude after 23 years

Posted on Feb 23, 2023, by Community Foundation

For 23 years, hundreds of residents of the Fox Valley came together each spring for an awards gala celebrating people who went above and beyond to help make the community a better place with their gifts of time and talent. The inaugural Celebrating Volunteers awards event led by The Post-Crescent was held in 1998, co-sponsored […]

Nonprofit Leaders Sharpen Their Management Skills

Posted on Feb 21, 2023, by Annette Look, NPLI Program and Communications Manager

Only 14% of employees feel their performance is managed in a way that motivates them, according to Harvard Business Review. How to combat that disheartening statistic was the focus of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative’s (NPLI) Feb. 16 Leadership Forum on Coaching and Development led by Tricia Perkins from Lake Effect HR and Law, LLC. NPLI […]

Clintonville Area Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

Posted on Feb 16, 2023, by Community Foundation

The Clintonville Area Foundation is making a huge impact in the community by awarding $15,000 in grants to seven local charitable organizations. The grants, which benefit a range of community causes, were awarded from a variety of charitable funds within the  foundation this year. Since 2000, the Clintonville Area Foundation has awarded nearly $450,000 in […]

5 Ways donors show the love through the Community Foundation

Posted on Feb 14, 2023, by Community Foundation

Donors are the heart of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Here are how some donors make a difference in their community. Making positive changes Retired educators Kathy and Richard Block believe small steps in learning can make a real difference in someone’s life. The Blocks established the Small Steps Scholarship within the […]

So many reasons to love our libraries

Posted on Feb 9, 2023, by Community Foundation

Happy National Library Lovers Month! Today’s libraries are so much more than a place to check out a book. They offer a variety of community programs for all ages, and patrons can download audiobooks, check out games and electronic bikes, and much more. We checked in with area librarians to discover what they or their […]