Category: In the News

It almost seems like if all the people involved in making a new pedestrian, bicycle and fishing bridge connecting the Little Chute and Kaukauna trail networks happen were to link hands, they, too, could stretch 1,133 feet across the Fox River. Work started almost three weeks ago but a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday (Aug. 18) officially […]

Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. After a year of racial justice protests and national reckoning with pervasive systemic racism it is clear that we must commit to a deeper understanding of Black History year-round, and we must make space […]

The Marilynn W. Taylor/Wohlt Cheese Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region recently awarded grants totaling $180,500 to the Friends of New London Public Museum for its expansion to support a part-time Executive Director; Weyauwega Area Historical Society for their historical silo mural painting; Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley […]

The Marilynn W. Taylor/Wohlt Cheese Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded $233,000 in grants in fall 2025. Benefitting the residents of New London, the Village of Fremont, and nearby townships, this endowment fund supports community needs and provides scholarships for students to attend Lawrence University, Marilynn’s alma mater.   This year’s support included awards to the following projects:   New London Community Fund – $25,000 to […]

In January 2026, the Brillion Area Family of Funds (BAFF) officially hit its fundraising goal of $1,000,000 ($500,000 through community fundraising and $500,000 through a single donor match) to establish a permanent endowment fund for the Brillion community. This endowment, called Brillion Area Family of Funds Endowment Fund, provides a permanent source of dollars for […]

Mary Beth Nienhaus donates $50,000 to the Thompson Center on Lourdes matching gift campaign. By Liz Neuman, Executive Director, Thompson Center on Lourdes The Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL), proudly announces the Nienhaus $50,000 Matching Grant Campaign! TCoL board member Mary Beth Nienhaus has generously opened the door of opportunity for us to strengthen our […]

  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 […]

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 […]

The Northeast Wisconsin Mental Health Connection (The Connection) has shared a new report on recommendations to improve the mental health of adults in the Fox Valley. Raising the minimum wage; increasing walk-in services for mental health care; speeding up the state licensure approval process for new therapists; and adopting social connectedness strategies are among the […]

Mentors give us wings! January is National Mentoring Month, celebrating the positive effect it can have while encouraging individuals to mentor. Several members of the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors shared how mentoring has impacted them, including Michelle Schuler, pictured above. David Gross, SECURA “Mentoring has been so important to me throughout my life. From […]

MS. Two letters that mean so much to so many. Two letters that stand for a silent illness, in which no two journeys are the same.  Two letters that bring days filled with ever-changing symptoms, fatigue and uncertainty.  Two letters that lead you to doctor visits, infusion appointments, scans and therapies.  This is what Multiple […]

L to R: Our own Jen Peeters, Tammy Geenen, Carolyn Desrosiers, Megan Mulholland and Dave Horst at the National Philanthropy Day event in Neenah, sponsored in part by the Community Foundation. Today is National Philanthropy Day, which provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. Specifically, […]