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$500,000 Challenge to Benefit Brillion Community

The Brillion Area Family of Funds was established in 2013 as a collection of charitable funds to actively preserve, strengthen and improve the quality of life in the Brillion area. Bob and Pat Endries want to leave a legacy by helping shape the future of Brillion today. From now through October 31, 2023, they are […]

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Artists’ notecards help others reconnect

November 9, 2020 |  COVID-19 General

A notecard painting by Hortonville artist Mike Vanevenhoven. Social distancing and stay-at-home orders can make it easy to feel disconnected from the people most important to us. Staying in touch with friends and loved ones is critical to our well-being, whether you’re a social butterfly or an introvert. The pandemic has changed the way we […]

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Consider these charitable giving tips

October 20, 2020 |  General

Establishing a charitable fund is a great way to make a community a better place for all. Your Community Foundation offers many ways to give. Explore some options this holiday season for your charitable gifts. By Michelle Lippart Hardwick, director of gift planning Leaves are changing, temperatures are getting colder and your mailbox is full […]

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Giving Thanks, Giving to the Community

December 3, 2020 |  COVID-19 Events We Sponsor General

Each fall we typically host a Celebration of Giving event to thank people, businesses and organizations that have given generous donations of time and money to the Community Foundation to help maintain and improve the quality of life in the Fox Valley region. However, the pandemic has forced us to remain socially distant for the […]

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Increased demand for food continues at The Salvation Army

By Kristal Knudtson, Director of Development & Communications, The Salvation Army Fox Cities Due to Covid-19, The Salvation Army Fox Cities pantry was overspent by $200k. Since Covid-19 started we have seen an increase of 10% with the amount of food we were giving out in the pantry. Our volunteers have been working hard the […]

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Memory Cafes getting back to normal thanks to support from the community

Imagine your loved one actively engaging in singing, games, activities, conversation, and creative fun, like this recent outing to a Timber Rattlers game. Local Memory Cafés provide an innovative form of social engagement for people living with dementia, cognitive decline, or other memory loss. By Harper Smith, Program Manager, Fox Valley Memory Project Fox Valley […]

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