Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator
Thompson Center on Lourdes announced the public phase of its $6.5 million Celebrate Life Capital Campaign on December 9 to support the renovation and expansion of their future home at 3000 E College Avenue in Appleton next year. The Thompson Center is a nonprofit organization providing opportunities for people 50+ to participate and connect through […]
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 […]
The 2025 scholarship season kicked off December 1 and we are excited to announce that more than $2 million in scholarships is available for students to help them on their educational journeys. As the manager of the largest scholarship program in the Fox Valley, this is a record-breaking dollar amount for the Community Foundation. “Many […]
Hi there, friend! Living in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas, you know it’s the kind of place where people greet you with a smile and stories unfold on every corner. Lucky for me, storytelling isn’t just a skill; it’s a passion. Hi, I’m Jan Padron, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the Community […]
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that has been taking place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving since 2012! Giving Tuesday inspires us to act. Our donations of time, talent, and treasure play a pivotal role in helping nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions focused on improving well-being and solving problems that lead to greater […]
By Carolyn Desrosiers, Director of Community Engagement Tuesday, October 29 was an uncharacteristically balmy day in Wisconsin, but a good one for driving. I started my day off attending a childcare summit in Door County and ended it with a community childcare forum back in Appleton. The stories, data, and conversations I heard throughout the […]
As the year ends, it is the perfect time to reflect on what we are grateful for and consider charitable ways to give back to our community. You may be asking, why give to charity? In studies on the reasons people give, passion for a charity’s cause, a desire to give back, and helping make […]
Hello! My name is Kyle Tauschek, and I am excited to announce that I have recently joined the Community Foundation as a Database Specialist – Contributions and Giving. My role is to support operations by processing and recording all constituent record transactions. I am thrilled to be a part of an organization that has a […]
About two years ago, members of the Menominee Tribe and the team at Building for Kids got together to start brainstorming ideas around an installation at the museum that would highlight Menominee culture and history. After multiple get-togethers and idea sessions, we landed on the idea of an interactive art piece – The Story of […]
Snappy the Snapping Turtle and his seven friends moved into their new aquarium and display at the Ledge View Nature Center near Chilton thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Richard Kampfer Friends of the Animals and Conservation Fund through our Chilton Area Community Foundation partner. As a popular attraction for young people on […]
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