Hi there! My name is Kristy Bloedow, and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve recently joined the Community Foundation as a Database Specialist – Grants. In this role, I will support database operations by processing grant and scholarship transactions. I’m excited to be contributing to the organization’s mission by ensuring the effective management and utilization […]
Linda Blohowiak shares why she created the Henn Family Fund within the Shawano Area Community Foundation. What inspired you to give back to your community? I inherited money from my parents. My parents were very generous people and I wanted to honor them by using some of the funds to give back to the community […]
Our Chilton Area Community Foundation affiliate partner recently released its 2023 Community Report highlighting ways it has helped to positively impact the quality of life in their community. The report celebrates the distribution of $996,206 in grants to 46 nonprofit organizations and 51 scholarships totaling $114,000. One grant example is REACH bags, which are durable […]
Our Shawano Area Community Foundation affiliate partner recently released its 2023 Community Report celebrating charitable giving that’s making a lasting impact. In 2023, the Foundation awarded $428,870 in grants to 102 nonprofit organizations. This total includes $37,000 in grants from its Shawano Area Fund to 17 local nonprofits serving the Shawano area. Bridge the Gap‘s one-to-one […]
Our Clintonville Area Foundation affiliate partner awarded $50,071 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations in 2023, as highlighted in its recently released 2023 Community Report. The Foundation also awarded 14 scholarships totaling $15,616 to help local students further their education. After receiving $144,904 in contributions last year, its assets increased to $1,382,030. The report includes […]
Our Waupaca Area Community Foundation affiliate partner celebrated its 20th year of improving the quality of life in Waupaca area communities last year, and its recently released 2023 Community Report highlights examples of its impact. Last year 15 scholarship awards totaling $108,000 helped area students further their education. Grants of $748,937 were given to 50 […]
An effort to create a permanent source of funding for community needs in New London has reached its first fundraising milestone of $200,000 contributed by 71 donors. For two years, Joe Van Alstine and Lori Dehlinger Van Alstine have been connecting with community leaders, businesses, organizations and individuals to raise awareness and support of their […]
In 2023 our Brillion Area Family of Funds (BAFF) affiliate partner made grants totaling $1.1 million to 70 nonprofit organizations, as highlighted in its recently released 2023 Community Report. Its impact includes 25 scholarship awards totaling $76,750 to area students from 11 scholarship funds. Contributions totaled just over $1 million, with total assets of $9.5 […]
Our Chilton Area Community Foundation partner recently awarded $49,400 in grants from its Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund to 12 nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in the greater Chilton area. The purpose of the Chilton Area Community Foundation Fund is to meet ongoing community needs and improve the quality of life for […]
The Fox Valley Memory Project has significantly expanded its Alzheimer’s and dementia support programs including rural communities in Calumet and Waupaca counties since receiving the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Grant and support from local community foundations. In 2023, we introduced the Mindworks program, a facilitated three-hour class for people with early to mid-stage dementia […]
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