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Written by Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, Communications & Outreach Specialist with the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region is proud to announce that more than $72,500 in grant funding has been awarded this year to local nonprofit organizations working to improve the health, safety, and economic security of women and […]

(WFRV)- How do you truly determine the needs in a community? You look to trusted leaders like the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. In this segment, Megan Schuessler, vice president of donor services and gift planning, discusses how the community foundation identifies local needs. She breaks down the results of a recent survey […]

Hello! My name is Katie Juedes, and I am very excited to introduce myself as the Administrative Support Coordinator for the Appleton Education Foundation (AEF). My role is to provide excellent administrative support to the AEF team. I am very eager to be a part of AEF’s mission to strengthen and enhance education in our […]

Access to quality health care and supportive services is essential for a thriving community. Across the Fox Valley Region, nonprofits work to improve physical, mental, and behavioral health. Learn what the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region is doing to support our community’s health on WHBY Focus Fox Valley with Hayley Tenpas. Listen to […]

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is excited to announce internal promotions and title changes for staff. These changes reflect the hard work and dedication of our staff to grow in their roles and meet the ever-changing needs of our community. Congratulations to our staff and their new roles. Amy Yang, Director of […]

Fox Cities Chamber program recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration for their employees   FOX CITIES, Wis. – (April 22, 2026) – The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has been certified as a Gold Employee Friendly Workplace by the Fox Cities Chamber. The Employee Friendly Workplace certification level is determined by the Fox Cities Chamber based on an organization’s ratings in four […]

On April 17, 2026, the 10th cohort of the Leadership Institute attended their graduation ceremony, surrounded by fellow Leadership Institute alumni, community members, and guests. The Leadership Institute is a year-long program designed to enhance the confidence and capabilities of nonprofit leaders in critical areas such as leadership, management, technical skills, and governance. “Nonprofit teams […]

(WFRV)- The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region works tirelessly to identify and understand the most pressing needs in the community, and it provides donors with meaningful opportunities to help address those needs. In this segment, Lindsay Fenlon, the Vice President of Community Engagement for the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, shares […]

What began in 1986 with a single visionary, Walter L. Rugland, and $5,000 in seed money to start the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has grown into a more than $580 million in assets that continues to shape the region in lasting ways.  This kind of growth is not accidental. It is the […]

The American Heart Association (AHA) expanded access to blood pressure monitoring in the Fox Valley with the launch of a new, publicly accessible blood pressure hub located inside the Appleton Public Library. This initiative supports the AHA’s ongoing work to improve cardiovascular health and advance health equity across Wisconsin communities.   Made possible through a grant from the Life’s a Journey Fund within the […]