Category Archives

Building a Collaborative Path to Address Housing Challenges in the Fox Cities

Posted on Dec 23, 2024, by Jenny Krikava, Community Engagement Manager

In Spring 2022, Outagamie County took a critical step forward in addressing our region’s growing housing challenges by convening a diverse group of stakeholders to evaluate the data collected for a Housing Needs Assessment. After months of work, this stakeholder group came together to develop a Regional Housing Strategy, and the formation of a Housing […]

Thompson Center on Lourdes Announces Celebrate Life Capital Campaign

Posted on Dec 19, 2024, by 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 […]

Empowering the Future: Celebrating Fall Graduates of Starting Point

Posted on Dec 13, 2024, by Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women's Fund

On Wednesday, December 4 Fox Valley Technical College was alive with excitement and hope as 15 remarkable women graduated from the Starting Point Program, a cornerstone of the Women’s Fund’s work. This milestone marked not just the culmination of their journey through the program but also the beginning of new chapters in their lives, brimming […]

Shawano Area Benefits from $41,000 in Grants

Posted on Dec 10, 2024, by Micah Beck, Community Engagement Coordinator

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 […]

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 […]