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(WFRV)- If you’ve been wondering how to make a lasting impact on people affected by the July tornado in the valley, this is a great, trusted option. In this segment, Curt Detjen, president & CEO of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, discusses the Community Response Fund and working with two other area […]

“By the end of Tuesday, we had the [Community Response Fund] established, and less than a week later, eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars in donations have already come in.” Curt Detjen, President & CEO of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, connected with Hayley Tenpas about the Community Response Fund, the great […]

(WFRV)- It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to help donors make the best charitable choices when giving. In this segment, Michelle Weber, Chief Financial Officer of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, discusses her work with the foundation and explains what happens behind the scenes when donors make gifts or […]

 Hello! My name is Mya Berzsenyi, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as the Community Engagement Coordinator. I provide administrative support to our Community Engagement and Nonprofit Leadership Initiative teams. With my passion for supporting nonprofits and local organizations, I am excited to be part of the Community Foundation’s team! While I grew up […]

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region recently hosted its annual Himebaugh Legacy Circle appreciation at The Hillside at Plamann Park in Appleton. This giving circle was created in 2007 and now has more than 340 members who carry on their legacy of giving by planning a future gift to the Community Foundation. During the event, Curt Detjen, President & CEO of […]

The Brillion Area Family of Funds* awarded $38,279.55 in grants this spring from its Brillion Area Family of Funds Endowment Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region to improve the quality of life in the greater Brillion area. 2026 spring grant recipients include: Brillion Athletic Association: $5,000 to the Peters Park Baseball Diamond Infield […]

The Chilton Area Community Foundation* awarded $61,630 in grants this spring from its Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region to improve the quality of life in the greater Chilton area. This year, the Chilton Area Community Foundation is celebrating their 25th anniversary and over $875,000 awarded in grants from their […]

Earlier this year, the Brillion Area Family of Funds reached a milestone of raising $1 million to establish a permanent endowment fund for the Brillion community. During a celebratory luncheon held at the end of May, Tammy Koehler, Advisory Board Chair for the Brillion Area Family of Funds, shared her gratitude to all those who […]

For 25 years, Curt Detjen, President & CEO of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has led with a deep commitment to strengthen the place many of us call home. Under his leadership, the Community Foundation has grown into a nearly $700 million community resource that connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners with […]

On Friday, June 12, Friends of High Cliff State Park gathered with donors and community partners for the dedication of the Lime Kiln Trail Waterfall Area and Stairs. This celebration marks the completion of the Waterfall Area improvements and replacement of the Mid and Upper Trail Stairs as part of the Lime Kiln Trail restoration project at High Cliff […]