Category: In the News

It is no secret that the Fox Valley region is rich in arts and culture — it’s part of what makes our community so special. So, when the Community Foundation expanded and renovated our office space two years ago, we knew we needed to find a way to incorporate local art into our environment. This […]

The paper and printing industries have strong legacies throughout the Fox Valley. In February, our new rotating Art Showcase at the Community Foundation puts printing in a new light — as art. Printmaker Joann Mariahazy (pictured above) has her “Falling Quilts” series on display at our office building, where we are using one of our […]

When you think of those who make extraordinary donations to help those in need, names like Bill and Melinda Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other famous philanthropists might come to mind. Ranking among those celebrities is a couple from De Pere, whose estate gift of $103 million to the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is […]

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 […]

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 […]

The journey to a new trail loop connecting Neenah and Menasha got a little shorter today when the Community Foundation announced a $150,000 grant from the Frank C. Shattuck Community Fund. The $3.2 million project built off of the Friendship Trail trestle also received a $200,000 matching gift from Community First Credit Union and a $100,000 tourism grant […]

Everyone knows the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to legal representation if someone is accused of a crime, but fewer consider legal protections for victims of crime. Crime victims, especially those from historically underinvested communities such as immigrants, women, people of color and those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, often face formidable barriers to seeking justice. […]

“We strengthen our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all.” That concise mission statement of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is what motivates me to serve on its Board, currently as Board Chair. I began my Community Foundation journey by getting involved […]

As 2025 winds down, now is the time to plan your charitable giving. Starting January 1, 2026, new Federal rules will take effect. Here are a few key changes: Deduction for non-itemizers: Standard deduction filers may claim a direct deduction for charitable giving – up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for married couples filing […]