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 […]

Estate Planning Month: Securing Your Legacy

Posted on Oct 1, 2024 by

October is National Estate Planning Month—a time to reflect on how we can protect our loved ones and support the causes that matter most to us, even after we’re gone. At the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, we believe estate planning is a powerful tool for building a lasting legacy. It’s not just about distributing assets; […]

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 […]

Agency Fund Holder Spotlight – Winneconne Historical Society

Posted on Sep 3, 2024 by

Winneconne Area Community Foundation Agency Fund Holder Spotlight: Winneconne Historical Society   Mission Statement The (WHS) was organized in 1962. The purpose of the Society is historical research and the gathering of records, pictures, and artifacts related to the history of the area. History The Society’s first project was to collect and preserve the local newspaper, […]

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 […]

Ripon Education Foundation Awards Students $44,500 in Scholarships

Posted on Jul 23, 2024 by

The Ripon Education Foundation (REF) has awarded a total of $44,500 in scholarships to 20 Ripon High School graduates. A community-based volunteer committee chose the following recipients based on outstanding work in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement: Qendrim Ahmedi: $1,500 — Alliance Laundry Systems Scholarship Karsyn Bauman: $2,000 — Ripon Education Foundation Merit […]

Winneconne Area Education Foundation Awards Students $34,950 in Scholarships

Posted on Jul 23, 2024 by

The Winneconne Area Education Foundation, within the Winneconne Area Community Foundation, has awarded a total of $34,950 in scholarships to 33 Winneconne High School graduates. Students received scholarships in May during the presentation ceremony. A community-based volunteer committee chose the following recipients based on outstanding work in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement: Robert […]

Foundation Awards Omro Students $57,150 in Scholarships

Posted on Jul 23, 2024 by

The Omro Area Scholarship and Education Foundation has awarded a total of $57,150 in scholarships to 35 Omro High School graduates. A community-based volunteer committee chose the following recipients, who were honored at a ceremony in May, based on outstanding work in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement: Faith Anderson: $1,000 – Omro Scholarship […]