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2025 Scholarship Season Kicked Off December 1

Posted on Dec 9, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

Meet Jan Padron!

Posted on Dec 6, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

Giving Tuesday – A Kick-off to the Season of Giving

Posted on Dec 3, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

From Door County to Appleton: Dual Convenings Address Wisconsin’s Childcare Crisis

Posted on Nov 26, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

Tips for Year-End Giving 

Posted on Nov 21, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

Meet Kyle Tauschek!

Posted on Nov 19, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

The Story of the Land Where We Stand Interactive Art Installation Engages Visitors at the Building for Kids Children’s Museum

Posted on Nov 14, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

Turtles at Ledge View Nature Center Receive New Home

Posted on Nov 13, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

Happy Community Foundation Week!  

Posted on Nov 12, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

Did you know the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region was created in 1986 with $5,000 Walter L. Rugland received as part of the first “Community Service Award” presented by Aid Association for Lutherans now known as Thrivent? With this award, Walter wanted to pursue his dream of a “catalyst for change” working across […]

Restoring Stony Brook: Community Comes Together for Restoration Efforts

Posted on Oct 28, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

  The Friends of Stony Brook (FOSB) is a volunteer-driven group dedicated to restoring Stony Brook, the only clear, cold-water stream in Calumet County. With generous funding from the Chilton Area Community Foundation, FOSB organized two restoration days that brought together local fishing clubs, Trout Unlimited chapters, and community members. This collaborative effort aims to […]