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Northeast Wisconsin celebrates philanthropy

Posted on Nov 18, 2020, by

The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Northeast Wisconsin Chapter is taking time out this morning to recognize the incredible contributions of philanthropy and the people who remain diligent in the philanthropic community. This year’s celebration is virtual! The 2020 National Philanthropy Day Awards Celebration honors outstanding philanthropists who shape our communities and give with a […]

Basic Needs Giving Partnership releases an additional $5 million to regional nonprofits

Posted on Jul 20, 2020, by

$5 million in additional funding has been released to regional nonprofits for emergency relief from the Basic Needs Giving Partnership within the Community Foundation, supported by the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs, the J.J. Keller Foundation, Inc., and other community partners. Leaders from the U.S. Venture Open and the Basic Needs Giving Partnership are […]

Community First Career Exploration and Financial Literacy Center opens January 22

Posted on Jan 6, 2020, by

Interior construction of the Community First Career Exploration and Financial Literacy Center’s storefronts will be completed in time for the grand opening event Wednesday, January 22, 2020. The carpet is in, the lights are on and the walls will soon be splashed with color! Junior Achievement (JA) and Fox Valley Technical College are putting the […]

Grant helps fill mental health need for women

Posted on Jun 6, 2019, by Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women's Fund

The Starting Point 2.0 Class of 2019 and their children. Young women seeking to build a better future for themselves and their families now have access to mental health counseling services thanks to a grant from the Bright Idea Fund within the Community Foundation. By Julie Keller, executive director, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley […]

Partnering with young parents builds healthy futures

Posted on Apr 25, 2019, by

A $1,000 grant from the Bright Idea Fund and a $1,500 grant from the Prospera Foundation Fund, both within the Community Foundation, are supporting the 31st Annual Young Parent Conference, a free, day-long conference connecting over 100 teen parents with area resources. The event May 3 gives them access to services that help them become […]

Hundreds enjoy Leaders A’Hmong Us

Posted on Mar 22, 2019, by

Leaders A’Hmong Us: United Hmong American Association (UHAA), and Fox Valley Technical College invited hundreds of local Hmong students to enjoy culturally relevant resources around leadership, higher education, career development and mental health while celebrating their heritage, thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Bright Idea Fund within the Community Foundation. Photos by Viseth Moua, […]

Women’s Fund luncheon speaker broke command barriers in U.S. Army

Posted on Aug 29, 2018, by Dave Horst, Environmental Grants and Gifts Manager

The 18th annual Women’s Fund Luncheon on Sept. 6 promises to be another exciting and informative day for women and men in the Fox Valley. The sold-out event starts at 11:25 a.m. at the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton. A $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation’s Bright Idea Fund will support this […]

CEO’s new assistant here to help the community

Posted on Aug 6, 2018, by Dave Horst, Environmental Grants and Gifts Manager

By Stacie Belke Executive Assistant My name is Stacie Belke. I am the new Executive Assistant to Curt Detjen, the President and CEO at the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. My main job duties are to support the CEO and serve as the team coordinator for the administrative team. Outside of work, I enjoy […]

‘Garage for Good’ gets better with new location in Neenah

Posted on May 16, 2018, by Dave Horst, Environmental Grants and Gifts Manager

When the latest chapter in the story of the JumpStart program’s Garage for Good was written May 13, it was a surprise ending for only three people — the staff of the nonprofit automotive repair garage that benefits domestic abuse survivors working with Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs in Appleton and the Christine Ann Domestic […]

Off to a good JumpStart

Posted on Mar 14, 2018, by Dave Horst, Environmental Grants and Gifts Manager

A “Garage for Good” owned by two Fox Valley domestic abuse shelters is not only changing the lives of its customers and employees, it is treading new ground in state law. Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs of Appleton and the Christine Ann Center in Oshkosh opened a car repair business and training program called JumpStart, […]

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