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Donors’ Stories of Giving

Donor’s legacy continues to impact lives

Posted on Jul 25, 2023, by

The Himebaugh Legacy Circle reached a notable milestone, now including 307 members who have included the Community Foundation in their estate plans. Among this thoughtful group is Jim Reichel who was passionate about his Kaukauna community. In 2006, he established the James R. Reichel Charitable Fund, a donor advised fund within the Community Foundation. Jim’s […]

Retirement means more time to serve

Posted on Dec 27, 2022, by

Chuck Self says his two loves in life are his family and serving his community. The Village of Harrison resident made his home in the Fox Valley eight years ago, and recently retired after a 40-year career in investment management. “I’m not slowing down though,” laughs Self, who now has more time to pursue his […]

Hispanic Heritage Month a perfect time to inspire future generations

Posted on Oct 11, 2022, by

The Kudaka Family Hispanic Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 at the Community Foundation to support Casa Hispana’s Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships to Hispanic/ Latino students in our communities pursuing a post-secondary education.    Originally established by UMOS (United Migrant Opportunity Services), and now a core program of Casa Hispana, this quiet scholarship program […]

The next generation: Helping 9 grandchildren grow in philanthropy

Posted on Jul 12, 2022, by

When Sherwood residents Marlene and Carl Boucher began asking their grandchildren to choose gifts from Food for the Poor holiday catalog, they saw the spark of philanthropy ignite within the kids.  “They gave so much thought to what they were going to do,” Marlene says.   The Bouchers decided to expand upon the idea, having each grandchild — […]