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From Student to Scholar to Educator – A Journey of Impact and Inspiration in Shawano

Posted on Aug 10, 2023, by Community Foundation

Kayla Hokenstad’s interest in education started as an elementary student, as a serious “basement” educator in play with her sister. That interest grew as she witnessed the difference her teachers made in the lives of her and her classmates. In 2014, Kayla received the Pearl Smith Future Teacher Scholarship, which helped her pursue a Bachelor’s […]

Working towards a brighter future in Shawano

Posted on May 30, 2023, by Community Foundation

Greetings from the Shawano Area Community Foundation! Join us as we celebrate another year of big hearts and even bigger impact throughout our communities! As we look back on 2022, we take a moment to recognize the abundance of positive influence, as well as a few new beginnings. After over three years leading the board, […]

The incredible power of mentoring

Posted on Jan 26, 2023, by Community Foundation

January is National Mentoring Month, celebrating the positive effect it can have while encouraging individuals to mentor. It started in 2002 as a time to celebrate the power of mentoring and encourage others to explore how mentoring programs can enable organizations to create more productive, engaged and satisfied people. We reached out to leaders in […]

Shawano community benefits from $18,500 in grants

Posted on Jan 20, 2023, by Community Foundation

The Shawano Area Community Foundation has awarded $18,500 in grants through its annual competitive grant cycle to 11 nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in Shawano and the surrounding area! The grant money includes a gift of $2,500 to the Gresham School District for its accessible playground project and another $2,500 to SAM25 […]

Crawford family’s generosity continues in Shawano

Posted on Dec 20, 2022, by Community Foundation

The Ruth and Pat Crawford Family Foundation was created by Pat and Ruth as a way for their charitable intentions and gifts to endure far beyond their natural lives. As time goes by, the people who knew Pat and Ruth Crawford will lessen, but the spirit of their generosity will continue to leave a lasting […]

Gift helps comfort children in times of crisis

Posted on Jun 21, 2022, by Community Foundation

Moments of crisis are difficult, transformative experiences. Due to the nature of their work, law enforcement officers are regularly tasked with assisting victims through these extremely difficult situations. Too often those victims include children. The REACH-A-Child initiative provides a valuable tool to help children during times of crisis. Whether the children are in an automobile […]

Bonduel resident helps equip generations of students

Posted on Jun 16, 2022, by Community Foundation

Pursuing advanced education, particularly in the technical vocations, has been a lifelong passion for James (Jim) Popp. Jim grew up on a dairy farm in Bonduel, and after graduating high school in 1957, he found work at a plywood factory. But he soon realized his dreams required additional education. He first pursued a chemist career […]

Shawano flourishes thanks to its generous community

Posted on Apr 26, 2022, by Community Foundation

By Jon Meyers, Shawano Area Community Foundation Board Chair The Shawano Area Community Foundation is grateful for the generosity many people have shown through their support of our mission to enhance the quality of life for the people in the greater Shawano area. We are continuously reminded that your support powers what we do. Once […]

Shawano Volunteer shares her passion for her community

Posted on Sep 30, 2021, by Community Foundation

Pictured: Todd Raether, former Shawano board chair, Jon Meyers, current board chair and master of ceremonies, and volunteer Wendy Crawford. During the Shawano Area Community Foundation’s annual Harvest Moon Soiree event on Sept.18, the Herb Rycroft Volunteer Award was presented to Wendy Crawford for her outstanding work in the Shawano community. Wendy shared her story […]

Spitzbergers strengthen their Shawano community

Posted on May 6, 2021, by Community Foundation

When Augie Spitzberger takes his dog Fritzi for a walk around his Shawano neighborhood, he often thinks about people who don’t have shelter. “With this winter being so bitter cold, I couldn’t help thinking about those who need warm jackets and a place to stay,” says Spitzberger. Thanks to his relationship with the Shawano Area […]

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