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Fox Valley Honors Outstanding Volunteers with $26,000 Donated to Local Charities

Posted on Apr 27, 2021, by Community Foundation FV

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 […]

“A wonderful place to put your time and treasure”

Posted on Mar 4, 2021, by Community Foundation FV

Mame Heaney of Neenah at the Community Foundation with our receptionist, Betty Van Den Broek. Mame is a fourth-generation member of a family who has been philanthropic in the Fox Cities for many years. By Mame Heaney, Neenah As a past board member, volunteer and one of the Members of the Community Foundation for the […]

“That’s the ticket!” Shawano man makes an impact

Posted on Mar 1, 2021, by Community Foundation FV

“Give me two inches.” If you’ve sold raffle tickets at a community event in Shawano County, there’s a good chance you’ve heard Charlie Harvey’s no-fuss manner of purchasing his preferred quantity of tickets as a way to give back to his community. Charlie learned early that when people are in need, you help each other. […]

Shawano Area Community Foundation looks forward to hopeful future

Posted on Jan 25, 2021, by Community Foundation FV

Cover photo for the new Shawano Area Community Foundation Annual Report. By Jon Meyers, Shawano Area Community Foundation chair A few weeks ago I shared the great news of how our Shawano community is benefiting from more than $50,000 in grants to impact lives through unprecedented events in 2020. We’ve just published our Annual Report […]

Art making an impact on at-risk youth thanks to generous donors

Posted on Jan 6, 2021, by Community Foundation

Local artist Irineo Medina and a few at-risk youth from the Art Works program at the Trout Museum of Art worked on a mural across the street. He stands with Education Coordinator Marci Hoffman from the museum. At-risk youth in the Art Works program at the Trout Museum of Art are gaining an opportunity and […]

Local athletes set up Ironman for Appleton COVID-19 fundraiser

Posted on Dec 21, 2020, by Community Foundation

Jeff Squier Ted Kedrowski are making an impact in the Fox Valley after dedicating their Ironman fundraiser to benefit those impacted by COVID-19. Imagine swimming, running and biking for miles to train for an Ironman event, only to learn that the event wasn’t going to happen. Two local athletes, Ted Kedrowski and Jeff Squier, had […]

Give a charitable gift of joy and meaning

Posted on Dec 1, 2020, by Michelle Lippart Hardwick, Director of Gift Planning

By Michelle Lippart Hardwick, director of gift planning As you prepare for the holiday season, consider giving joy and meaning by making a charitable gift. Nonprofit organizations are faced with unprecedented challenges this year – many with an increased need for their services while simultaneously experiencing reduced resources. If you want to make a lasting […]

Brillion’s newest philanthropist is learning on the job

Posted on Nov 5, 2020, by Dave Horst, Environmental Grants and Gifts Manager

Bruce and Walter Keller. Bruce Keller knew his father had put some money into some kind of account for charity, but he wasn’t really sure what it was for or how it worked. Bruce and his father, Walter, were more likely to talk about how things were going at Keller Inc., the family construction company, […]

$500,000 Challenge to Benefit Brillion Community

Posted on Oct 22, 2020, by Community Foundation FV

The Brillion Area Family of Funds was established in 2013 as a collection of charitable funds to actively preserve, strengthen and improve the quality of life in the Brillion area. Bob and Pat Endries want to leave a legacy by helping shape the future of Brillion today. From now through October 31, 2023, they are […]

Appleton’s Octoberfest is Reimagined for 2020

Posted on Aug 13, 2020, by Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

Reimagined for 2020: Octoberfest will look a little different this year, due to COVID-19. By Nikki Voelzke, Octoberfest marketing committee member From the very first Octoberfest in 1981 to today, the Octoberfest mission remains the same – to set a stage for nonprofit organizations to showcase the good work they do in our community and […]