Community Foundation
Retirement life is never boring for Eugene and Sue Doell, who have relationships with several funds at the Community Foundation. The retired Appleton couple began their love story after meeting at a funeral home. “I had worked with Eugene’s cousin’s dad who had died, and we met at the Wichman Funeral Home,” smiles Sue. The […]
Garbage shouldn’t be one of the signs of spring. But after the snow melts, trash and debris are often left behind. In northeast Wisconsin we use our waterways to run businesses, irrigate farms and gardens, and to enjoy hiking, boating, and fishing. It’s a real problem when the water is threatened by garbage. That’s why […]
When I was in middle school, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I can still recall the mornings she would come into my bedroom to play with my hair as she lost hers. I remember the fear and uncertainty, but most of all, I remember the strength in her eyes — how brave she […]
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time when Reach Counseling and its partners focus on raising awareness about sexual assault. This year’s theme, “Building Connected Communities,” spearheaded by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, emphasizes the powerful role of community cohesion in combating sexual violence. Reach Counseling has been a key provider of […]
A display of local art greets donors, nonprofit partners and community members when they enter the Community Foundation! A wall serves as a rotating art display where local artists are invited to exhibit their work, its prominence elevating the importance of local art in the community. Featured artists rotate every few months. Painter Cristian Andersson’s […]
St. Norbert College rising juniors and seniors are eligible for the Van Asten Fellows Scholarships. Applications are now open for the scholarships, which all have a minimum $5,000 award. The scholarships are funded by Mike Van Asten, a visionary entrepreneur and developer, as a way to assist students at his alma mater, St. Norbert College, […]
It has officially been a year since three different communities came together under one umbrella as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region. This merger not only enhanced the programming and possibilities for local youth but also created efficiencies across the regional landscape. As the Boys & Girls Clubs in Door […]
The Fox Cities Chamber is celebrating a HUGE milestone in 2024 — it was 150 years ago when the area’s first Chamber was formed. The Appleton Chamber of Commerce was organized in 1874 by 21 local leaders with the goal of uniting the business community for greater economic impact. I’m proud to say that’s still […]
Hi everyone! My name is Amy Yang, and I am the People and Culture Specialist at the Community Foundation. This newly created position fuses human resources with workplace culture and organizational development. I have learned so much since I started in my new role in December. I am excited to continue to grow professionally and […]
It’s been said that one of the hardest places to gain momentum and provide services are also the places we love to call home. Treasured places such as our Chain of Lakes here in Waupaca or many other wonderful communities from Lancaster to Tipler. In a way, this is true. We have been working tirelessly […]
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