Category: Grant Stories

Creating an Inclusive Future: Green Lake County/Ripon Community Foundation

Posted on Jan 2, 2025 by

The Green Lake County/Ripon Community Foundation has been serving the communities of Berlin, Green Lake, Markesan, Princeton, and Ripon since its founding in 2000. The Foundation supports the charitable efforts of local residents, organizations, and businesses, helping them leave a lasting impact on their communities. As of July 1, 2024, the Foundation has awarded 1,927 […]

Empowering Change: Women’s Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Posted on Dec 17, 2024 by

The Women’s Fund, established in 1999, was founded to empower women and girls in Winnebago County through philanthropy, grantmaking, and education. At a time when only 7% of philanthropic dollars supported causes benefiting women, the founders aimed to create lasting change. Since then, the Women’s Fund has granted over $3 million to programs focused on […]

Robotics in Reach: Winneconne Area Community Foundation Invests in Workforce Development

Posted on Dec 12, 2024 by

Winneconne High School students have the latest in robotics technology in reach, thanks to support from funds within the Winneconne Area Community Foundation. Students now have access to a FANUC Robotic Arm. As the number one industrial robot brand worldwide, students pursuing this field will use FANUC robots in their future careers. This new technology […]

Turning Hope into Home: Dwight’s Journey

Posted on Nov 4, 2024 by

In April 2023, Dwight arrived at the Day By Day Shelter at a crossroads, facing homelessness and searching for stability. Referred by the Oshkosh Police Department, he was struggling—but with the support of our community and your generosity, Dwight’s path would soon change for the better. Denise Holtz, Assistant Director at Day By Day, recalls […]

Unlocking Learning: Grant Fuels Growth at Oshkosh Public Museum

Posted on Sep 11, 2024 by

A generous grant from the Donald Hansen Fund, held within your Community Foundation, has helped to enhance the Oshkosh Public Museum‘s (OPM) Education Program initiatives, enriching the learning experiences of students, families, and adults in our community. OPM has begun the multi-year initiative to establish an Education Program, which aims to broaden and enhance educational […]

Enhancing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support in Oshkosh and Surrounding Areas

Posted on Aug 21, 2024 by

In March 2023, a significant grant was awarded to advance the understanding and support of Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Oshkosh and the surrounding areas. This grant from the Dementia Awareness Fund, held within your Community Foundation, has enabled a collaborative effort between the Fox Valley Memory Project (FVMP), Winnebago County Aging and Disability Resource […]

Empowering Futures: Grant Supports Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh’s Workforce Development Program

Posted on Aug 7, 2024 by

At the heart of the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh’s mission is a commitment to fostering the potential of every young person who walks through its doors. One of the standout initiatives that embodies this mission is the Workforce Development program, designed to introduce youth to possible career paths and post-high school opportunities, including […]

From Homeless to Hopeful: It Takes a Village

Posted on Jun 26, 2024 by

Consider this: approximately 175 homeless children live in Oshkosh according to the Department of Public Instruction. Homelessness involves more than just not having a place to live; it’s a complex web of challenges. And for children, it can lead to disruptions in schooling, physical health problems, emotional stress, social isolation, and an increased risk of […]