Garbage shouldn’t be one of the signs of spring. But after the snow melts, trash and debris are often left behind. In northeast Wisconsin we use our waterways to run businesses, irrigate farms and gardens, and to enjoy hiking, boating, and fishing. It’s a real problem when the water is threatened by garbage. That’s why […]
Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to ensure that everyone has a decent, safe place to live. Fox Cities Habitat’s Rock the Block program helps us fulfill that mission by providing low-income residents the opportunity to fix up their homes while adding safety features, reducing hazards and increasing pride in their home within the community. These […]
By Jaime Kriewaldt, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin January is National Mentoring Month, a time to shine a light on the power of mentoring and the mentors who believed in us. It’s safe to say you’ve been impacted by a mentor at some point in your life. Maybe it was a […]
By Lynn Peters, Community Engagement Manager Ever wonder what happens after a grant ends? As part of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership within the Community Foundation, we follow up two years after each grant to find out what’s happened. A three-year, $15,750 grant in 2015 to Prevent Blindness Wisconsin supported preschool vision screening for low-income […]
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