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A display of local art greets donors, nonprofit partners and community members when they enter the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. After the building was remodeled a few years ago, a wall serves as a rotating art display where local artists are invited to exhibit their work. The display and its prominence elevate […]

A display of local art greets donors, nonprofit partners and community members when they enter the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. After the building was remodeled a few years ago, a wall serves as a rotating art display where local artists are invited to exhibit their work. The display and its prominence elevate […]

Us 2 Behavioral Health is teaming up with NPlace.org to present a timely topic, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Cultivating Culture. The online training is tomorrow, June 10, at 3 p.m. The presentation is made possible by a grant from the Basic Needs Giving Partnership within the Community Foundation, supported by the U.S. Venture Fund for […]

Today marks what would have been Trina Reynolds’ 60th birthday. Although she is no longer here to celebrate this milestone with her family and friends, her legacy continues to live on in the hundreds of local women who have received help because of her vision.   After Trina received a devastating breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, […]

It has officially been a year since three different communities came together under one umbrella as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region. This merger not only enhanced the programming and possibilities for local youth but also created efficiencies across the regional landscape. As the Boys & Girls Clubs in Door […]

…But progress is being made. For those of us who work to improve youth mental health, recent headlines regarding the subject are a constant reminder we have our work cut out for us. We are in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, have been for many years, and the latest Youth Risk Behavior […]

“You need a bigger boat.” That was best-selling author Richard Louv’s advice to Fox Valley nature centers and environmental groups as the keynote speaker for Earth Day and the grand opening of the new nature center at Bubolz Nature Preserve Sunday. His reference was to the movie Jaws — which he acknowledged is factually flawed […]

A series of workshops offered by Lawrence University’s Office of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support will open the door to a wealth of funding information for area nonprofit organizations. Lawrence University has partnered with Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oshkosh Area United Way and United Way Fox Cities to bring a Funding […]

“Since you’re reading this, my life is obviously over and I want to thank you for the joy you have brought to me here on earth.” With that greeting after his own passing, Lyle Reigel launched an exercise that taught dozens of friends and family about the hard work and satisfaction involved in giving. Lyle […]

Hello! My name is Madi Schneider, and I am the newest member of the Community Foundation’s Community Engagement Team! The Foundation’s commitment to helping area nonprofits succeed greatly aligns with my interests and passions which made me incredibly excited to come onboard! I am originally from Appleton, but more recently lived in Minnesota while my […]

Community members broke ground today on a new kitchen that will benefit the Ascend Initiative, a program of Housing Partnership of the Fox Cities and NAMI Fox Valley. Ascend serves young adults with mental health challenges in semi-independent housing in Neenah. Last fall, the J. J. Keller Foundation invited local nonprofits to participate in Kickstart, an […]

Laura Meronk with her family By Laura Meronk, attorney and shareholder, Godfrey & Kahn – Appleton As a board member and volunteer with the Community Foundation, I’m honored to help donors invest in the community that has given them so much. This work is personal. I’ve benefited from growing up and now raising my own […]