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May 2019

Three questions can make philanthropy happen

Posted on May 9, 2019, by

Local professional financial advisors glean expert philanthropic advice for their clients Tuesday at the Fox Cities Environmental Learning Campus at Bubolz Nature Preserve, presented by the Community Foundation. Philanthropy consultant and national speaker Kathryn Miree offers three questions that, asked more frequently by estate accountants and lawyers, would improve the community. The questions concern charitable […]

Three students awarded significant music scholarships through the Foundation

Posted on May 8, 2019, by

Appleton East senior Spencer Hornung auditions for a scholarship from the Miller Family Music Education Scholarship Fund within the Community Foundation. By Jill Muthig, donor services and scholarship manager Each year the Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to students pursuing their academic dreams. One of the scholarships we award on an annual basis is […]

Shawano Area Community Foundation recognizes volunteers

Posted on May 7, 2019, by

 Teacher Lynn Schaal spends her weekends helping Boy Scouts earn their merit badges in Bonduel. She is one of four Volunteer Award winners we’re featuring from the Shawano Area Community Foundation, our affiliate. By Lee Pulaski, Shawano Leader Lynn Schaal spends all day in a classroom setting, teaching and shaping young minds. That teaching instinct doesn’t […]

A fourth generation of Gunderson generosity

Posted on May 6, 2019, by

Future philanthropists: (Back Row) Ella, 13; Sam, 15; Jack, 12; (front row) Graden, 6; Calvin, 1; Norah, 4; Lily, 4 When Gary Gunderson and his wife Judy wanted to help their grandchildren create a legacy of giving, Gary decided to look back a generation first. “My father loved children and loved the Fox Valley. He […]

The Community Foundation welcomes Mary Leupold

Posted on May 3, 2019, by

Rocky Leupold, letting Mary hang out with him.                                                                                                                 By Mary Leupold Hello! I am honored to introduce myself as the administrative associate for donor services & gift planning for the Community Foundation! My life’s mantra is to serve others and play a part in growing the community in which I live […]