Month: June 2025

On Friday night, June 20, 2025, families, including parents, children, grandparents, and other relatives, gathered for an enjoyable evening at B.A.B.E.S., Inc.’s “Takin’ It Outside” event. Hosted at Appleton Memorial Park, this free, family-friendly gathering was sponsored by the Community Vision Fund, a fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. “The Community […]

From growing up on a dairy farm to her first career as a TV reporter to spending the last 26 years at the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Tammy Geenen has a heart for serving others. On July 30, Tammy, our Vice President of Community Engagement, will be transitioning to a new chapter […]

Written by Andrea Peterson, Program & Communications Manager for the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative In today’s complex nonprofit landscape, exceptional financial leadership is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Whether you’re an Executive Director, Program Manager, or Board Treasurer, mastering financial strategy is crucial for ensuring mission success and organizational sustainability. That’s why the […]

With the support of a grant from the Jim and Mary Grist Fund for Waupaca, a fund within the Waupaca Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Dayton Community Connection Inc. is restoring the Lyman Dayton Trail in the Town of Dayton.    The restoration project is revitalizing a […]

Written by Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, Communications & Outreach Specialist with the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region In a powerful demonstration of community-driven change, The Monthlies Project has officially distributed 1 million period products across Northeast Wisconsin — a milestone made possible by the collective commitment of volunteers, schools, collaborative partners, and supporters working together […]

Thanks to a $7,500 grant from the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, the Kimberly Public Library expanded its Love Notes Music Program. The grant helped bring live music, lessons, and accessible instruments to the community. Since last year, the Kimberly Public Library has hosted nearly 30 hours of […]