Impact Story: Sarah E. Ross

Mar 20, 2026 | General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events

For years, her work unfolded behind the scenes, quite literally. She spent 20 years as a theatrical designer followed by five years shaping the next generation of creatives as a scenic design professor and coordinator for the Design and Technology BFA program at UWSP....

March Voices of Impact with The Connection Co.

Mar 11, 2026 | General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events

Expanding Opportunity with The Connection Co. Our March Voices of Impact session brought community members together for a thoughtful conversation about employment access, advocacy, and the power of investing in people. This month’s featured guest, The Connection Co.,...

Voices of Impact: Camp HOPE

Feb 9, 2026 | General

The idea of serving the grieving family as a whole was powerfully reflected during our recent Voices of Impact session as we welcomed Camp HOPE as our featured guest. The conversation highlighted how compassionate leadership, intentional partnerships, and long-term...

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Names Plainfield Public Library a Visionary Grantee

Jan 23, 2026 | General

$45,000 multi-year grant will transform library into inclusive community hub serving rural Waushara and Portage Counties. The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is proud to announce the Plainfield Public Library as a Visionary Grantee, awarding $45,000 over...

Voices of Impact Featuring CAP Services – Event Recap

Jan 13, 2026 | General

We were excited to launch the first session of Voices of Impact, previously known as Community Lunch Hour, with CAP Services as our featured guest. With almost 60 years of service in Portage and Waushara Counties, CAP Services has a long-standing mission to transform...

Impact Story: Amanda Bronk

Jan 5, 2026 | General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events

Amanda’s story is one of connection woven through places, people, and moments that all, in one way or another, lead back to the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. Her earliest memories of community involvement began at Washington Elementary, where she proudly...

Voices of Impact: Relaunching the Community Lunch Hour Series

Dec 12, 2025 | General, News & Events

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is excited to reintroduce its long-running Community Lunch Hour series under a new name and with a renewed purpose: Voices of Impact. Starting January 12, 2026, Voices of Impact will offer a dynamic monthly platform to...

Giving Tuesday – Mary Hesch Pay it Forward Fund $10,000 Gift to the Green Circle Trail

Dec 2, 2025 | Celebrating Philanthropy, General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events

Each year, Mary Hesch’s generous spirit shines brightly as she gives back to her community through the Mary Hesch Pay It Forward Fund, a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. Her annual $10,000 gift is a reminder of the ripple effect of...

Women’s Fund 100 Strong: Fall 2026 Event Recap

Nov 20, 2025 | General, Women's Fund

Program Highlights Members of Women’s Fund 100 Strong and community participants celebrated 2 grants going to organizations that serve Portage County by supporting women who have experienced violence. Through the generosity of WF100 Strong donors and from the support...

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Trusted Way to Support Local Families Facing Hunger

Nov 12, 2025 | General, Growing Our Communities, News & Events

When families in our community face hunger, they turn to their neighbors and now there’s a simple way to help. The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin has launched a local giving website that connects generosity directly to the organizations feeding Waushara and...