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Hello! My name is Heather Judge, and I’m grateful to be a new team member at this wonderful community foundation! I joined the Community Foundation in February as a Donor Services Coordinator. I will be providing support to the Vice President of Donor Services and Gift Planning, Megan Schuessler. It has been a pleasure meeting […]

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 […]

On February 15, hundreds of people ventured out in a snowstorm to celebrate and experience the grand opening of the Appleton Public Library. The project was 17 years in the making following a 2008 space-needs study. The $40.4 million renovation, which began in 2022, added 7,000 square feet of space, including co-working areas, creation studios, […]

Hello! My name is Vijay Hira, and I am excited to join the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, where I will support the Finance and Operations Department, including the Foundation’s facilities related matters. Before joining the team, I worked at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where I provided a wide range of administrative […]

Art can spark creativity, inspire conversation, and bring people together. The Community Foundation’s latest rotating art display, “Chain Reaction,” does just that. The exhibit, featuring husband-and-wife artists Irineo (Neo) and Valerie Medina, is a testament to collaboration, perspective, and artistic transformation.  Neo and Valerie’s artistic process is a creative visual exchange—Neo begins each piece with […]

By Carolyn Desrosiers, Director of Community Engagement Despite it being one of the coldest days so far this winter, on January 20th, the warmth of community, hope, and voices raised in song radiated from the Lawrence Memorial Chapel in Appleton. It was the 34th annual Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, and more […]

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is pleased to announce that we have earned our re-accreditation from the Council on Foundations. This significant accomplishment reaffirms our adherence to the Community Foundations National Standards by representing our commitment to rigorous, sector-driven best practices that exceed federal and state law requirements and demonstrates accountability and […]

In a world where emotional well-being is increasingly recognized as a vital part of overall health, supportive, non-clinical spaces are essential. Thanks to a series of grants from the Community Vision Fund—a fund administered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region—Ebb & Flow Connections Cooperative has been able to bring these spaces to […]

With achievements beyond expectations, the Community Clothes Closet wrapped up its Pajama Hero project in early December with remarkable results. A total of 704 brand-new pajamas were donated, and $24,915 was raised to provide over 3,000 sets of pajamas to individuals and families in need this winter. These donations, which surpassed the initial goal of […]

In 2024, the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter (GLAAS) was awarded an $8,926 grant to purchase an anesthesia machine and surgery table to enhance its surgery room from the Howard and Avis Kolpin Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Founded in 1993, GLAAS is an open admission, full-service shelter, assisting any […]

Hello! My name is Kelley Baryenbruch, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as Senior Executive Assistant to the President and CEO. I am excited to be part of a fantastic team of people who work hard using their time and energy to make our community a better place to live.    In my new role […]

Did you know that the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded $1.75 million in scholarships in 2024? Scholarships were awarded from among 238 funds created by people, businesses, and organizations to help students achieve their educational dreams. Many thanks to the generous donors who are partnering with us to make this incredible achievement […]