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This spring will be the 20th time that about 600 people from Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley gather in downtown Appleton for an awards presentation celebrating those who improve the community by giving from the heart. The late Paul and Elaine Groth of Appleton were those kinds of people. After the couple was killed in a car […]

Much attention has been paid to the millions of dollars being spent on new trail loops and connections in the Fox Cities, but the outlying areas also have their passion for a walk in the woods. What they have in common is the need for interested users to push the issue. In the Shawano County […]

“This information will have immediate application – as early as a few days from now! … I feel more literate … and more confident that I will be able to stay on track with my finances.”” That resounding endorsement from a Fox Cities nonprofit executive director speaks to the quality of training already being provided […]

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Perhaps, you’re committing to a healthier lifestyle, making time for a hobby, or enrolling in education classes. Investing in your professional development is a fantastic resolution that’s easy to keep. The Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI) offers professional development opportunities laser-focused on the needs of nonprofits. And, because NPLI’s […]

A new program is providing support for local people affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI), thanks to the generosity of  many donors. By Julie Biesterveld, Traumatic Brain Injury Support Program Coordinator, SOAR Fox Cities SOAR Fox Cities received a grant from the Basic Needs Giving Partnership, a fund within the Community Foundation supported by the […]

For 43 years, Community Clothes Closet has provided the basic necessities of clothing, outerwear, footwear, towels and bedding to all people in need – always 100% free of charge. From the start, families who needed clothing had no option other than to visit our Menasha facility. But over the past several years, we’ve seen an […]

The youngest viewers of Wisconsin Public Television now have their own channel, thanks to a gift from the Dr. Monroe and Sandra Trout Charitable Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. A $150,000 grant from the Trouts’ charitable fund paid for the launch in Wisconsin of the 24/7 PBS Kids Channel this […]

Today’s designation as Giving Tuesday serves as a good reminder to think not just about giving now, but also giving later. Many people who aren’t able to make substantial charitable gifts during life can include support for favorite causes in their estate plan. Here are some ways to do it that you may not have […]

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 […]

Established in 2003, the Waupaca Area Community Foundation’s mission is to preserve and improve the quality of life for the people of the greater Waupaca area. It is a regional affiliate of the Appleton-based Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Photo credit: Teri Van Dam. The Waupaca Area Community Foundation has two grant opportunities […]

The public can join a discussion about inspiration native people take from one of Wisconsin’s greatest nature writers and hear one of its most popular contemporary writers as part of the 25th International Symposium for Society & Resource Management (ISSRM) at UW-Oshkosh this week. A free panel discussion will allow members of the public 8-10 […]

More than 1,260 attendees raised $5.13 million at the U. S. Venture Open, the nation’s single largest one-day charitable event dedicated to ending poverty along with guest of honor Matthew McConaughey. At the end of the event, organizers announced a $925,000 gift to the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region from the estate of […]