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“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)- Although fundraising and recovery efforts are underway, residents affected by the Menasha tornado still need help. In this segment, Curt Detjen, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, provides an update on the tornado relief fund, sharing its growth and highlighting where the greatest needs remain. He highlights the […]

(WFRV)- Months after the July tornado, people across the area continue to show their support for those affected by the storm. In this segment, Megan Schuessler with the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region provides an update on how the fund is progressing and where it currently stands. She explains who their partners are […]

Kimberly Point Lighthouse has stood where Lake Winnebago meets the Fox River in the Neenah community for over 80 years and on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the City of Neenah Parks & Recreation Department held a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of the Kimberly Point Lighthouse Preservation Project. The ceremony, held at the lighthouse at […]

Community Response Fund commits additional $1 million based on developing direct assistance needs   (Appleton, Wis.) Aug. 31, 2026—Direct financial assistance will be in the hands of families affected by the July tornado starting September 1, 2026. In addition, the leaders of the Community Response Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region […]

Hello everyone! My name is Alexis Martell and I’m the new Scholarship Coordinator here at the Community Foundation.  I grew up in the Fox Cities and it’s where I have resided for most of my life. For the last 12 years, I’ve been a public-school teacher, teaching 8th grade English. Teaching has been my passion, […]