On September 30, John Noel passed away at his home in Plover. The business world knew him as the founder of Travel Guard...
Growing Our Communities
Learn about how the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin connects people and resources to enhance Portage and Waushara counties now and for future generations.
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Awards $50,000 Major Project Grant to Door2Dreams for Berard Gathering Lodge
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI) has awarded a $50,000 Major Project grant to Door2Dreams to support...
Mila’s Mission: Turning Love and Loss into Hope for Families Across Central Wisconsin
The idea that every life, no matter how brief, has the power to change the world was at the heart of our recent October...
Ready Because We Love This Place: National Preparedness Month and the Central Wisconsin Together Fund
If you've lived through even one central Wisconsin summer, you know how fast a quiet afternoon can turn into something...
September Voices of Impact with the Portage County Historical Society
Voices of Impact: Portage County Historical Society Our September Voices of Impact session welcomed John Harry from the...
Ready Hands, Lasting Legacies
Thank you! If you stopped by our Open House on August 10th, you already know why I am so full of gratitude. The room was...
August Voices of Impact Open House Recap
What an inspiring evening of connection, collaboration, and community impact at our August Voices of Impact: Nonprofit...
More than a Ballgame: Guns N’ Hoses Honors Portage County Veterans
More Than a Ballgame: Guns N' Hoses Honors Portage County Veterans Our July Voices of Impact session brought a little...
A Summer Invitation: Dreaming About What Comes Next
There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over Central Wisconsin in July. The gardens are lush, the lakes are warm,...
Jenny Riggenbach’s Reflection on 250 Years of Generosity
America is turning 250! This milestone is worthy of the celebrations to come. Fireworks. Parades. Speeches about freedom,...







