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David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund Provides $2.5 million to Nonprofit Organizations 

Posted on Oct 1, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

Photo above: Fox Valley Literacy The David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region (Nelson Family Fund) awarded 22 grants totaling over $2,500,000, giving nonprofits and local municipalities a much-needed financial boost. The Nelsons, who lived in De Pere, made provisions during their lifetimes for a […]

Lifting Up Our Seniors

Posted on Aug 26, 2024, by Tammy Geenen

Thompson Center on Lourdes in Appleton is dedicated to the mental, physical and emotional well-being of adults over age 50 by offering more than 200 diverse programs and activities for this growing population in the Fox Valley. In 2023 Thompson Center received grants from 18 funds within the Community Foundation totaling $148,374 in support of […]

Community Vision Fund poised to help communities flourish in 2024

Posted on Jan 9, 2024, by

The Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation is ready to help nonprofit organizations make a huge impact in the Fox Valley. The fund seeks to fulfill community needs and advance well-being for people living in Calumet, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and the Neenah-Menasha area of Winnebago counties. The fund combines dollars from donors who created […]

Community Vision Fund distributes grants totaling $842,323 to local nonprofits

Posted on Dec 21, 2023, by

From cultural events and an accessible playground to helping nonprofits build capacity through the addition of staff or updated technology, the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation awarded 68 grants totaling $842,323 during 2023. The Community Vision Fund seeks to fulfill community needs and advance well-being for people living in Calumet, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and […]

Nelson Fund Provides $2.5 million to Local Nonprofits 

Posted on Sep 21, 2023, by

The David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region provided 24 nonprofits with a much-needed financial boost with grant awards totaling more than $2.5 million. The fund made two $500,000 grants: To support the Door County Historical Society’s project to restore the Eagle’s Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula […]

Thompson Center Challenge: Help us stay strong

Posted on Aug 17, 2021, by

By Liz Neuman, Executive Director, Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL) Thompson Center on Lourdes is marking its 5th anniversary with a fundraising challenge match that leverages a $25,000 grant from the Bright Idea Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Donations from past, current and new donors made by September 30, 2021, […]

Nelson fund distributes extra $1 million when need is high

Posted on Apr 8, 2021, by Dave Horst, Environmental Grants and Gifts Manager

Twenty-three nonprofits throughout northeastern Wisconsin got a boost at a time it was most needed from an extra $1 million in grants awarded from the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. The additional grants, recommended at a special virtual meeting of the fund’s Advisory […]

Matching gift opportunity strengthens nonprofit’s service to seniors

Posted on May 6, 2020, by

Mary Beth Nienhaus donates $50,000 to the Thompson Center on Lourdes matching gift campaign. By Liz Neuman, Executive Director, Thompson Center on Lourdes The Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL), proudly announces the Nienhaus $50,000 Matching Grant Campaign! TCoL board member Mary Beth Nienhaus has generously opened the door of opportunity for us to strengthen our […]

$275,000 from COVID-19 Fund Provides Critical Support to  Local Nonprofits

Posted on Apr 14, 2020, by

Thanks to gifts generously donated to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund established by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and United Way Fox Cities, eight nonprofits were recently awarded $80,000 in grants to assist their efforts as they respond to the unfolding public health emergency. That brings the total awarded to 22 nonprofit […]

How Thompson Center on Lourdes loves our seniors well

Posted on Aug 13, 2019, by

By Ann Engelhard, Vice President, Donor Services & Gift Planning, Community Foundation The Thompson Center on Lourdes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mental, physical and emotional well being of older adults in the community. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a breakfast at the center highlighting its growth and programming. The center […]

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