Tag: SAM 25

Thanks to gifts generously donated to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund established by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and United Way Fox Cities, 10 nonprofits were recently awarded $115,000 in grants to assist their efforts as they respond to the unfolding public health emergency. Four nonprofits received $80,000 in grants last week. […]

There’s nothing like a two-for-one deal to make you feel good about a shopping trip. Charitable giving has its own version of a two-for-one deal with challenge grants. For a challenge grant, a lead donor offers a given amount to support, but only if others contribute an equal amount. Contributors are motivated by knowing their […]

The Clintonville Area Foundation, an affiliate partner of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, awarded $13,350 in grants to 10 charitable organizations serving the Clintonville area. Board members of the Foundation, along with city and school officials, donors, grant recipients, and community members gathered on Friday, February 14 at the Living Room Coffee […]

Our Shawano Area Community Foundation affiliate partner has announced $41,000 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in Shawano and the surrounding area, awarded through its annual competitive grant cycle.  “We are excited to award $41,000 in grants to 19 local nonprofits working to enhance the quality of life in […]

Cover photo for the new Shawano Area Community Foundation Annual Report. By Jon Meyers, Shawano Area Community Foundation chair A few weeks ago I shared the great news of how our Shawano community is benefiting from more than $50,000 in grants to impact lives through unprecedented events in 2020. We’ve just published our Annual Report […]

Before the coronavirus pandemic, SAM 25, an emergency homeless shelter in Shawano County, purchased a “forever home,” a new location with double the space to meet their growing need. A capital campaign kicked off last year to fund the renovations, which were expected to be completed by November 2020. The Community Foundation for the Fox […]