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 […]
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 […]
By: Hope Schaefer, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative a program within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region What do you think it means to be a Nonprofit Board Member? Our newest program, BoardBound is exploring just that! BoardBound was developed in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay Nonprofit Education […]
Kelly Nelson, a lover of true animal stories since childhood, was inspired to write her first book, “Brownie the War Dog: Veterans’ Best Friend” after a visit to the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King when seeking care for her father, a veteran of the Korean War. During her tour that included the museum in the […]
From homelessness to coming home, Pillars provides shelter, support, and solutions to address the housing needs in our community. That is more than 150 homes per year and more than 45,000 nights of shelter each year! Recently, to support these efforts, Lisa Strandberg, Executive Director of Pillars, accepted a grant of $797,245 from the U.S. […]
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused mass destruction in areas of Florida, western North Carolina, and other areas of the southeastern part of the country. Knowing that many communities are without power, accessible roads, and basic needs such as food, water, and shelter, they need our help. The devastation is unimaginable, and funds are needed […]
Photo above: Fox Valley Literacy The David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region (Nelson Family Fund) awarded 22 grants totaling over $2,500,000, giving nonprofits and local municipalities a much-needed financial boost. The Nelsons, who lived in De Pere, made provisions during their lifetimes for a […]
Photo caption: Wesley Hunting with Hunting Studio Glass, Riley Seib, the Museum’s Glass Studio and Program Manager, and Taylor Moeller-Roy, the Museum’s Glass Studio Manager. By Amy Moorefield, Executive Director, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass Ranked in the top five glass museums in the country, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass in Neenah provides extraordinary glass experiences to […]
Hi! I am Stefany Murillo, and I have joined the Community Foundation as the Accounting and Payroll Senior Associate. My role is divided to support the finance team, the human resources team and database operations. Being at the Community Foundation brings me honor and excitement as I combine my passion for numbers and philanthropy. It’s […]
Our Brillion Area Family of Funds partner awarded over $17,000 in grants to eight local organizations. The grants, from the Brillion Area Community Endowment Fund, will preserve, strengthen and improve the quality of life in the greater Brillion area. “After several years of building and fundraising, our overall endowment fund is making a profound impact,” […]
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