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The SAC Developmental Disabilities Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region annually supports community organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through education, independence, and social opportunities.  The fund awarded $22,340 in grants to 17 nonprofit organizations to support inclusive and accessible programs from camps and clubs to […]

Retired businessperson and city council member Tom Lederer was honored with a 2024 Community Hero Award from our Clintonville Area Foundation affiliate partner. Lederer moved to Clintonville in 1982, and the award recognizes his highly visible, longtime commitment to community service.  In his role with the city council, Lederer is an active member of several […]

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 […]

Community health needs assessments are conducted to enable local health care systems and public health departments to learn about the true needs of community members. The assessments typically happen every three years and provide action-oriented plans for health organizations to focus their resources on the greatest needs in communities. A new local assessment process is […]

John and Sally Mielke have impacted countless lives through their careers and philanthropy across healthcare, education, and early childhood. While it has been almost four years since the passing of Dr. John Mielke, we do not have to look far to see his legacy at work throughout the community. His good work is in the […]

Hello everyone! My name is Andrea Peterson, and I’m excited to be the new Program and Communications Manager for the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI), a program within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. In this role, I support nonprofit professionals in our area by facilitating programs, enhancing brand awareness through various marketing strategies, […]

In Spring 2022, Outagamie County took a critical step forward in addressing our region’s growing housing challenges by convening a diverse group of stakeholders to evaluate the data collected for a Housing Needs Assessment. After months of work, this stakeholder group came together to develop a Regional Housing Strategy, and the formation of a Housing […]

Thompson Center on Lourdes announced the public phase of its $6.5 million Celebrate Life Capital Campaign on December 9 to support the renovation and expansion of their future home at 3000 E College Avenue in Appleton next year. The Thompson Center is a nonprofit organization providing opportunities for people 50+ to participate and connect through […]

On Wednesday, December 4 Fox Valley Technical College was alive with excitement and hope as 15 remarkable women graduated from the Starting Point Program, a cornerstone of the Women’s Fund’s work. This milestone marked not just the culmination of their journey through the program but also the beginning of new chapters in their lives, brimming […]

Our Shawano Area Community Foundation affiliate partner has announced $41,000 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in Shawano and the surrounding area, awarded through its annual competitive grant cycle.  “We are excited to award $41,000 in grants to 19 local nonprofits working to enhance the quality of life in […]