The Loop

When dignitaries cut the ribbon for a new 1.3-mile section of trail along the Kaukauna Locks on Aug. 17, they were inviting the public to walk in the footsteps of pleasure craft owners, paper company workers, pioneer settlers and native people. The Kaukauna Locks Trail, which follows the north bank of the Fox River from […]

College is expensive and paying for it can be difficult. Prospective college students may worry about being able to afford college or possibly taking on student loan debt. The high costs of tuition, book, housing, and transportation along with an aversion to debt can create barriers to attaining a college degree. Many students don’t even […]

Hello! My name is David Weiss (he/him/his), I am blessed to be the next executive director of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI). I hope to build on the foundation provided by Kim O’Brien and all the founders and stakeholders who created such an amazing resource for nonprofits in our area. As a graduate of the […]

This summer’s Fox Cities LIFE Study finds our population is growing, while racial diversity of the area is increasing — although slowly. The number of Black, Asian, Native American, multiracial and Hispanic people increased 57% over the past decade. And it is wonderful to see! But much more important than the numbers are the people behind […]

When we learn that there’s an opportunity to improve our community, what is our obligation to act? For the past six months, I’ve been learning and gathering input about how folks in the Fox Cities feel about the outdoors through interviews, focus groups, and a survey. I’m now convinced that the Fox Cities have a […]

Imagine a Fox Cities where kids get off to a strong start in life; where we have an economy that works for everyone; where our public spaces connect us and all feel they belong. Now imagine a week dedicated to paving a path forward toward this vision. Strive to Thrive week is just that! From […]

A special international resource that has its beginnings in Southeastern Wisconsin is gaining a higher profile in our region, thanks to support from a Community Foundation fund. Visitors to popular High Cliff State Park have seen the scenic rock formations that make the park unique. But they may not realize that those formations are a […]

Catalpa Health, a local mental health and wellness organization for kids, has a mission of helping children and families improve their mental health and wellness. Expanding services to Waupaca in 2018 (with significant support from funds within the Waupaca Area Community Foundation) has allowed Catalpa to serve the needs of children and families in the […]

The population of the Fox Cities three core counties grew at a rate faster than Wisconsin but slower than the United States from 2010 to 2020, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau that has been updated in the demographics category of the Fox Cities Leading Indicators for Excellence (LIFE) Study. In addition, […]

Did you know that a lack of access to menstrual health products can cause students with periods to miss or be late to class, or feel anxious about period care? Menstrual products are expensive in the U.S., which makes it difficult for people, especially teens, to afford period products. Instead, they may rely on what […]