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From cultural events and an accessible playground to helping nonprofits build capacity through the addition of staff or updated technology, the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation awarded 68 grants totaling $842,323 during 2023.  The Community Vision Fund seeks to fulfill community needs and advance well-being for people living in Calumet, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and […]

For 43 years, Community Clothes Closet has provided the basic necessities of clothing, outerwear, footwear, towels and bedding to all people in need – always 100% free of charge. From the start, families who needed clothing had no option other than to visit our Menasha facility. But over the past several years, we’ve seen an […]

In an age of rapid technological advancement and ever-changing demographics, libraries are evolving to become more than just repositories of books – and audio – and video. These days libraries offer a treasure trove of cool things and vibrant spaces where you can explore, learn, and DO so many interesting things.  Imagine having access to cutting-edge […]

Our local nonprofits are faced with meeting greater needs with fewer resources. As you start receiving holiday and year-end giving appeals from your favorite nonprofit organizations, here are five charitable giving tips: This month we launched a powerful giving tool to help people learn about 2023 Year End Giving – Matching Gift Opportunities that will […]

Last Friday was a big day for us at the Community Foundation and for the Fox Valley. Several of our charitable funds made it possible for us to offer a dollar-for-dollar match up to $50,000 for the Salvation Army – Fox Cities’ Match Day December 1, and once again we exceeded that amount!   YOU DID […]

‘Tis the season of gift giving, and Santa Claus isn’t the only one who gets to hear wish lists! At Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI), we are privileged to have nonprofit leaders share their wish lists with us all year long. If you’re searching for the perfect present for your favorite nonprofit, we’ve got you covered. […]

As you navigate the whirlwind of the holiday season, the Community Foundation is excited to bring new opportunities for end-of-year charitable gifts. Whether you are out and about in the community or looking for giving ideas from the comfort of home, here are two great ways to double your gifts when you support the nonprofits […]

The 2023 YMCA Staff Development Day proved transformative for our educators, embodying a culture of growth and collaboration. This annual event, attended by over 225 teachers, not only reaffirms the YMCA’s commitment to professional development but also provides a vital platform for connection, learning and insight-sharing. The subjects included child temperament, play-based curriculum, goal setting […]

It’s good to share! Today we’re excited to highlight an episode from Appleton Engaged, a compelling podcast from the City of Appleton. Much like Voices from the Valley, which is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices within our communities, the Appleton Engaged podcast lifts up the individuals, organizations, and resources that contribute to making our community […]

Getting your period and NOT having products available to you every once in a while is an inconvenience. Getting your period and NOT having products available to you EVERY TIME, is the definition of period poverty. Did you know that 1 in 4 menstruators currently face period poverty? Not only does period poverty impact mental […]