The Loop

May is a time to raise awareness about mental health to help reduce the stigma that can come with a mental health diagnosis. This year, Mental Health America (MHA) is encouraging people to look at the world around them and consider how their surroundings may be impacting their mental health. Three key factors in our […]

Growing up in the 1960s and 70s in Urbana, Ill., without an Asian American community, I struggled to grasp what the Chinese American part of my identity meant to me. We were children of Chinese Filipino immigrants, born when my father came to pursue his PhD in civil engineering. My family was close, but they […]

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 […]

Dental care is critical to a person’s overall health, especially in children. But the pandemic and financial constraints have been barriers to families trying to access proper care, causing decreases in visits. Organizations like volunteer-driven Tri-County Dental help fill the gaps and meet thousands of students where they’re at, offering preventive care to avoid emergencies […]

When I moved to the Fox Valley in the early 1980s, one of the first things I encountered was a lack of childcare for infants and toddlers. Most of the programs in the area at that time were for children preschool age and up. With an infant son at home, I decided to do something […]

Written by Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts. Earth Day is April 22, 2023. Last month, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released an in-depth report on the importance of natural resources in Wisconsin and the state of conservation funding. Dive in and read the full report. Here are some key takeaways: Outdoor recreation is a […]

Everyone knows the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to legal representation if someone is accused of a crime, but fewer consider legal protections for victims of crime. Crime victims, especially those from historically underinvested communities such as immigrants, women, people of color and those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, often face formidable barriers to seeking justice. […]

What is it like to learn your child has autism? And how do you find resources to give your child the best opportunities for learning and for experiencing all the joys and challenges life has in store? Listen and subscribe to our podcast, Voices from the Valley: A Podcast of the Community Foundation for the […]

The Sole Burner is back for its’ 41st year! Gary Akgulian, the event’s committee race director, said there are multiple reasons to join the American Cancer Society Sole Burner 5K this year. “It’s been going on for 41 years now and is a staple spring event in the Fox Cities that makes a difference, raising […]

In the Fox Valley, acceptance happens every day. April is Autism Acceptance Month — 30 days dedicated to embracing the diverse and unique experiences across the autism community. But true inclusion is a year-round effort. The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin works throughout the calendar year to ensure that autistic individuals and their families feel […]