Category: In the News

The diversity, equity, and inclusion journey begins with each one of us listening and learning from one another to strengthen and enrich our communities together. By Jon Stellmacher, Community Foundation Board Chair Our nation has certainly experienced historical events unlike our nation has seen in over 50 years: a once-in-a-century pandemic and social justice issues […]

Yesterday, Derek Chauvin, a former Minnesota police officer, was found guilty of all three counts against him in the murder of George Floyd, a Black man. Floyd’s death last May, the protests and rallies that followed, and the ensuing trial inspired discussion about anti-Black racism and criminal justice reform in our country. Through our Diversity, […]

Walter S. Rugland, a caring, influential community leader loved by many, including those of us at the Community Foundation, passed away March 8. He was 86 years old. For nearly 25 years, Walt was a long-time advocate and friend of the Community Foundation. He was appointed to the Board of Directors in 1999 and was […]

你好，很高興認識你! means “nice to meet you” in Mandarin Chinese! I’m Kyle (he/him), a prodigal Neenah farm boy who has taken a winding path back home. After finishing my Bachelor’s of Fine Art in graphic design from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2016, I went to Taiwan to serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. […]

Hello! My name is Micah Beck, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as a Community Engagement Coordinator. Before joining the Community Foundation, I received my Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas-Clinton School of Public Service. My graduate education focused on program planning and evaluation in the nonprofit/public sector, skills that align […]

An empty wall at the Community Foundation serves as a rotating art display where local artists are invited to exhibit their work. The display of local art enriches the visits of the many donors, nonprofit partners, and community members who visit our building, elevating the importance of supporting local art as a community. Featured artists […]

Hi there! My name is Alona, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as a Donor Services Specialist. My role is to support designated funds and agency funds while also assisting the Donor Services team. Like many of those before me, my journey to the Community Foundation has been unique and nonlinear. I earned a […]

By Tami McLaughlin, Office Director, World Relief Fox Valley Imagine being evacuated from the country you love and leaving everything you know behind. Thousands of Afghan families were faced with this situation following the Taliban takeover and are now waiting to be welcomed to a new community. We are one of those communities, as World […]

By Chuck Self, Community Foundation Board Director Do you know what it is like to think you know something, but you really don’t? Like I was sure that camels store water in their humps. Their humps contain fat that can keep them going for three weeks without food. Or that coffee is made from beans. […]

The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region started an initiative in 2012 to give us a way to learn directly from high school girls about issues that are impacting them and allow them the opportunity to help other girls in the Fox Valley through a $10,000 grant. Girl-Powered Giving, formerly known as the Girls’ […]

As November unfolds, a spirit of generosity and giving takes center stage, casting a warm and hopeful glow as the days grow shorter and the holiday season beckons. This month, we find ourselves at the intersection of compassion and action with today’s celebration of National Philanthropy Day, National Community Foundation Week and Giving Tuesday on […]

By Nanci Micke, vice president of marketing and communications, United Way Fox Cities Last week marked the release of 26 new data charts in the Fox Cities LIFE (Leading Indicators for Excellence) Study, funded by United Way Fox Cities, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and Industry. […]