Author: Kaelyn Ahola

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is excited to announce internal promotions and title changes for staff. These changes reflect the hard work and dedication of our staff to grow in their roles and meet the ever-changing needs of our community. Congratulations to our staff and their new roles. Amy Yang, Director of […]

Fox Cities Chamber program recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration for their employees   FOX CITIES, Wis. – (April 22, 2026) – The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has been certified as a Gold Employee Friendly Workplace by the Fox Cities Chamber. The Employee Friendly Workplace certification level is determined by the Fox Cities Chamber based on an organization’s ratings in four […]

On April 17, 2026, the 10th cohort of the Leadership Institute attended their graduation ceremony, surrounded by fellow Leadership Institute alumni, community members, and guests. The Leadership Institute is a year-long program designed to enhance the confidence and capabilities of nonprofit leaders in critical areas such as leadership, management, technical skills, and governance. “Nonprofit teams […]

(WFRV)- The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region works tirelessly to identify and understand the most pressing needs in the community, and it provides donors with meaningful opportunities to help address those needs. In this segment, Lindsay Fenlon, the Vice President of Community Engagement for the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, shares […]

What began in 1986 with a single visionary, Walter L. Rugland, and $5,000 in seed money to start the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has grown into a more than $580 million in assets that continues to shape the region in lasting ways.  This kind of growth is not accidental. It is the […]

The American Heart Association (AHA) expanded access to blood pressure monitoring in the Fox Valley with the launch of a new, publicly accessible blood pressure hub located inside the Appleton Public Library. This initiative supports the AHA’s ongoing work to improve cardiovascular health and advance health equity across Wisconsin communities.   Made possible through a grant from the Life’s a Journey Fund within the […]

Every Monday through Friday during the noon hour, friendly volunteer drivers deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors living within the city limits of Neenah and Menasha. This happens through the Meals on Wheels program where Valley VNA Senior Care collaborates with volunteer delivery drivers from the Neenah-Menasha Emergency Society and the dietary staff at ThedaCare […]

(WFRV)- They are making charitable giving really count and connecting you to the community. In this segment, Megan Schuessler, Vice President of Donor Services and Gift Planning of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, discusses what the foundation does and why people choose to partner with it for charitable giving. She explains the […]

How a Life-long Passion for Golf and “God Wink” Moments Benefit Our Community Growing up across from a golf course in Appleton, Mary Beth’s love of the sport began at age six when she received her first set of golf clubs. With a strong work ethic and a love to practice, Mary Beth went on […]

Fox Valley Literacy has released the area’s first-ever State of Literacy Report, a study that outlines the challenges and opportunities our community holds around literacy in the Fox Valley Region. This work was made possible through a grant from the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox […]

The Marilynn W. Taylor/Wohlt Cheese Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded $233,000 in grants in fall 2025. Benefitting the residents of New London, the Village of Fremont, and nearby townships, this endowment fund supports community needs and provides scholarships for students to attend Lawrence University, Marilynn’s alma mater.   This year’s support included awards to the following projects:   New London Community Fund – $25,000 to […]

The New London Community Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded seven grants totaling $10,000 during its first-ever grant cycle in fall 2025. These grants were made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation to kick-start granting to nonprofit organizations in the New London community.   Grants awarded support the following projects:   City of New London – Three grants: $1,500 for the Parks & Recreation Department to purchase a lifeguard chair […]