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Consideration of ESG and DEI factors in our investment portfolio

Posted on Nov 8, 2023, by Community Foundation

Recently, a Fox Valley resident asked me if we considered ESG (environmental, social governance) and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) factors in our investment strategy. Our primary goal is to generate a sustainable stream of investment return to support the Community Foundation’s programs. Even though we do not have an explicit mandate for most of […]

A Legacy and Life Well Lived

Posted on Oct 19, 2020, by Community Foundation FV

Mary Lamers Grist passed away in August. She was part of the Community Foundation’s Himebaugh Legacy Circle, recognizing those who have made future plans for their favorite charitable causes through a bequest or similar deferred gift to the Foundation. For 91 years, Mary Lamers Grist poured her love for making an impact into the Fox […]

Grant to NEW Water Allows for Improved Watershed Efforts

Posted on Jul 22, 2020, by Community Foundation

By NEW Water “Dead zones” and blue-green algae impair waterways throughout Northeast Wisconsin, from Lake Winnebago all the way to the Bay of Green Bay, and beyond. Excess levels of phosphorus and sediment running off the land from a variety of sources are contributing to this problem. Healthy land means healthy water, and many efforts […]

New group builds partnership to fight tough weeds

Posted on Dec 23, 2019, by Dave Horst, Environmental Grants and Gifts Manager

Watch out invasive weeds, there’s a new posse in town. About 30 people gathered at Mosquito Hill Nature Center in New London Dec. 12 for the organizational meeting to create a Fox Valley Cooperative Invasive Management Area (CISMA). The crowd included foresters, woodlot owners, nature center staff members, conservation advisors, DNR employees and gardeners. The […]

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A Legacy and Life Well Lived

Grant to NEW Water Allows for Improved Watershed Efforts

New group builds partnership to fight tough weeds

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