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Meet Amy MacKenzie!

Posted on Sep 5, 2024, by

Hello! My name is Amy MacKenzie, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as the Director of Marketing and Communications. My role is to help provide strategic direction, planning guidance, and managing the execution of all internal and external communication and marketing functions of the Foundation. Most of my career experience has been working within […]

Waupaca Area Community Foundation Awards Grants to 17 Nonprofit Organizations

Posted on Sep 4, 2024, by

Our Waupaca Area Community Foundation partner awarded grants totaling $102,300 to 17 area nonprofit organizations from its Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund to help enhance the quality of life in the greater Waupaca area.  “After 21 years of giving back to the community, the generosity of our donors never ceases to amaze me. These grants […]

Community Foundation distributes $3 million in grants from the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund 

Posted on Aug 30, 2024, by

The Community Foundation has distributed $3 million in grants to 79 nonprofit organizations in the region from the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund with the Community Foundation.  Selected as a partner in Otto Bremer Trust’s (OBT) 2024 Community Responsive Fund pilot program, the Community Foundation was one of six intermediary partners chosen across the […]

Lifting Up Our Seniors

Posted on Aug 26, 2024, by

Thompson Center on Lourdes in Appleton is dedicated to the mental, physical and emotional well-being of adults over age 50 by offering more than 200 diverse programs and activities for this growing population in the Fox Valley. In 2023 Thompson Center received grants from 18 funds within the Community Foundation totaling $148,374 in support of […]

Matt’s Field of Dreams: A New Playground Destination Celebrating Inclusion and Community Spirit

Posted on Aug 21, 2024, by

  On July 29, the Chilton community came together to celebrate the grand opening of Matt’s Field of Dreams at Nennig Park. This new playground honors Matt Kolbe, a cherished local resident who was known for his boundless enthusiasm and support for Chilton Tiger sports. Despite facing significant health challenges throughout his life, Matt’s positive […]

2023 Report to the Community Highlights $32 million in Grants

Posted on Aug 9, 2024, by

Our recently released 2023 Report to the Community features $32 million in grants and scholarships awarded to nonprofit organizations and students, taking the total grants awarded in our 37-year history to $485 million. In 2023, 1,548 nonprofits locally and beyond received grants in areas of human services, community improvement, education, health care, environment, arts and culture, […]