The Loop

By Michelle Schuler, Microsoft; Founder WIT Wisconsin and Community Foundation Board member The people aspect of technology has always inspired me. And now – more than ever – I am amazed at the way it is acting as the glue that holds us together, as we navigate a global health crisis. As a woman in tech, I feel a personal responsibility to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a […]

Clintonville Food Pantry president Dave Schmidt fills an order. By Jeff Hoffman, Clintonville Area Community Foundation Board member Demand for food assistance is rising at an extraordinary rate during this pandemic, just as the nation’s food banks are being struck by shortages of both donated food and volunteer workers. That’s why the Clintonville Area Foundation  […]

Catherine Stern, husband Mike and daughter Gabi before social distancing! We welcomed Catherine as our newest member of our staff in March, just as we were all starting to work from home. Hello, I’m Catherine Stern and I’m elated to be the newest member at the Community Foundation. My position as administrative associate mainly supports […]

In an incredible show of generosity and selflessness at a time of unthinkable challenges, generous individuals, businesses and organizations donated more than $1 million to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. In addition, the fund, established by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and United Way Fox Cities, has awarded $554,500 in grants to […]

By Kelly Hicks, executive director, Youth Go All of us at Youth Go are beyond grateful for the $5,000 grant from the COVID-19 Community Response Fund.  We started providing “Food Sharing” Baskets to our Youth Go Families on March 26 and as of today we have given out a total of 227 baskets to help […]

Mary Beth Nienhaus donates $50,000 to the Thompson Center on Lourdes matching gift campaign. By Liz Neuman, Executive Director, Thompson Center on Lourdes The Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL), proudly announces the Nienhaus $50,000 Matching Grant Campaign! TCoL board member Mary Beth Nienhaus has generously opened the door of opportunity for us to strengthen our […]

Nonprofits are struggling and need your help now more than ever. As our local communities and country continue to deal with a global health and economic crisis, Giving Tuesday is hosting a day of global giving today, May 5. It’s a day when we can all come together and give back in all ways, no matter […]

A sample of the colors and design elements in our new brand, including our logo and our diverse “community circle.” By Curt Detjen, President and CEO We have exciting news to share! Your Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has a new look through rebranding. We want our brand to best reflect why we […]

We’re pleased to introduce our new Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) Investment Advisors. As of March 1, 2020, the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region’s investment strategy is managed by FEG, whose advisors are working with our volunteer investment committee members, who are local experts in investment and finance.  With […]

Photo courtesy of Apricity. Thanks to gifts generously donated to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund established by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and United Way Fox Cities, five more nonprofits have been awarded $48,500 in grants to assist their efforts as they respond to the unfolding public health emergency. That brings the […]