The Loop

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 […]

The 2025 scholarship season kicked off December 1 and we are excited to announce that more than $2 million in scholarships is available for students to help them on their educational journeys.  As the manager of the largest scholarship program in the Fox Valley, this is a record-breaking dollar amount for the Community Foundation.   “Many […]

Hi there, friend!  Living in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas, you know it’s the kind of place where people greet you with a smile and stories unfold on every corner. Lucky for me, storytelling isn’t just a skill; it’s a passion. Hi, I’m Jan Padron, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the Community […]

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that has been taking place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving since 2012! Giving Tuesday inspires us to act. Our donations of time, talent, and treasure play a pivotal role in helping nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions focused on improving well-being and solving problems that lead to greater […]