The Loop

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 […]

The Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI), a program within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, is celebrating the graduates of three NPLI programs, the Leadership Institute, Board Academy, and Financial Leadership. The photo above shows some of our 22 nonprofit board and staff members representing 25 nonprofits who participated in NPLI’s newest program, Financial […]

The Fox Valley region is full of walking and biking trails that connect our communities. But who uses them and are they accessible to all? And what should we be thinking about when it comes to making improvements so that more people can enjoy all that our communities have to offer? How do we begin talking about terms […]

David Weiss will become the second Executive Director of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI), effective August 1. In this role, Weiss will deliver on NPLI’s mission to provide Fox Valley nonprofits with opportunities ​for leadership development and learning to ​better achieve their missions. NPLI is a program within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. […]