When the pandemic hit in March of 2020, everything changed. Our communities were in a crisis. Many vital services which so many people rely upon were suspended. The Community Foundation and United Way Fox Cities immediately put together the Covid 19 Community Response Fund. This fund has granted $1,776,497 to 118 local nonprofits, thanks to […]
Today many of us re-stocked our desks, plugged in our computers, and rolled up our sleeves to start our workday with old and new friends and colleagues. Some of us have never even met – at least not in person. For a few Community Foundation staffers hired since our office closed 455 days ago due […]
Vaccinations for all, thanks to the generosity of the Fox Valley community: Steven Vue receives his COVID-19 shot at a pop-up clinic in Appleton last month. By Long Vue, Executive Director, Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Associations The Wisconsin United Coalition of Mutual Assistance Associations (WUCMAA) has been advocating for and elevating Hmong and […]
Each year we celebrate the people in the Fox Valley who go above and beyond to help make the community a better place with their gifts of time. The volunteer spirit and service of Fox Valley volunteers were recognized during National Volunteer Week April 19 by announcing the 24th annual Celebrating Volunteers awardees. The Community […]
By Kristal Knudtson, Director of Development & Communications, The Salvation Army Fox Cities Due to Covid-19, The Salvation Army Fox Cities pantry was overspent by $200k. Since Covid-19 started we have seen an increase of 10% with the amount of food we were giving out in the pantry. Our volunteers have been working hard the […]
By Curt Detjen, President and CEO Committed and focused. These two words describe your Community Foundation through 2020 and as we engage 2021 in this COVID-19 era. We’re committed to serving you, helping you make a difference in the lives of others, and are focused on improving so that together, we flourish. Here are a […]
Competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. That’s what the Boys & Girls Club of Shawano instills in children who don’t have access to a stable, positive after-school environment. In the era of virtual learning, the need might look different, but the mission is still as critical as ever. “For the children who come to Club multiple […]
By Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region and three other Women’s Funds in Northeastern Wisconsin have come together to collaborate on a sweeping regional study that will lend local data to the assertion made nationwide that women have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 […]
Makaroff School of Ballet dancers are ready to perform in 2021 when it’s safe. By Jennifer Van Elzen, Vice President, Makaroff Youth Ballet Makaroff would like to thank all our generous donors and we especially want to thank the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Since the beginning of COVID-19 we have received several […]
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