The Loop

What began in 1986 with a single visionary, Walter L. Rugland, and $5,000 in seed money to start the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has grown into a more than $580 million in assets that continues to shape the region in lasting ways.  This kind of growth is not accidental. It is the […]

The American Heart Association (AHA) expanded access to blood pressure monitoring in the Fox Valley with the launch of a new, publicly accessible blood pressure hub located inside the Appleton Public Library. This initiative supports the AHA’s ongoing work to improve cardiovascular health and advance health equity across Wisconsin communities.   Made possible through a grant from the Life’s a Journey Fund within the […]

Howdy! My name is Camara White, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as the Scholarship Coordinator. I provide administrative support to our Scholarship Manager, Choua Schommer, and serve as the point-of-contact for Scholarship Selection Committee members and scholarship applicants. Having grown up in Houston, Texas, I often get asked why I made the move, […]

Every Monday through Friday during the noon hour, friendly volunteer drivers deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors living within the city limits of Neenah and Menasha. This happens through the Meals on Wheels program where Valley VNA Senior Care collaborates with volunteer delivery drivers from the Neenah-Menasha Emergency Society and the dietary staff at ThedaCare […]

How a Life-long Passion for Golf and “God Wink” Moments Benefit Our Community Growing up across from a golf course in Appleton, Mary Beth’s love of the sport began at age six when she received her first set of golf clubs. With a strong work ethic and a love to practice, Mary Beth went on […]

Fox Valley Literacy has released the area’s first-ever State of Literacy Report, a study that outlines the challenges and opportunities our community holds around literacy in the Fox Valley Region. This work was made possible through a grant from the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox […]

The Marilynn W. Taylor/Wohlt Cheese Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded $233,000 in grants in fall 2025. Benefitting the residents of New London, the Village of Fremont, and nearby townships, this endowment fund supports community needs and provides scholarships for students to attend Lawrence University, Marilynn’s alma mater.   This year’s support included awards to the following projects:   New London Community Fund – $25,000 to […]

The New London Community Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded seven grants totaling $10,000 during its first-ever grant cycle in fall 2025. These grants were made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation to kick-start granting to nonprofit organizations in the New London community.   Grants awarded support the following projects:   City of New London – Three grants: $1,500 for the Parks & Recreation Department to purchase a lifeguard chair […]

On February 5, the David L. & Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, was awarded the Wisconsin Park and Recreation (WPRA’s) “Partnership Award,” the state association’s highest award given to a community organization in recognition for their outstanding work and service in promoting and providing quality recreational […]

 The SAC Developmental Disabilities Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region annually supports community organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through education, independence, and social opportunities.  In December 2025, the fund awarded $21,750 in grants to 17 nonprofit organizations to support inclusive and accessible programs from sailing and horseback […]