There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over Central Wisconsin in July. The gardens are lush, the lakes are warm,...
Celebrating Philanthropy
Read more to learn how stories of philanthropy in our community celebrate the present, and welcome the future.
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,...
Preserving a Legacy Through Music: The Copernicus Foundation Music Grant Program
Our June Voices of Impact session welcomed Lawrence Leviton for a memorable conversation about music, philanthropy, and the...
Jenny Riggenbach’s 5 Year Anniversary
Dear Friends, Five years ago this month, I stepped into the role of CEO of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin...
May Voices of Impact with the Rosholt Fair Grounds Building Project Fund
Building the Next 100 Years at the Rosholt Fair Our May 11, 2026 Voices of Impact session brought community members...
April Voices of Impact with Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
Voices of Impact: Building a Legacy with the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Our April 13, 2026 Voices of Impact...
Giving Tuesday – Mary Hesch Pay it Forward Fund $10,000 Gift to the Green Circle Trail
Each year, Mary Hesch’s generous spirit shines brightly as she gives back to her community through the Mary Hesch Pay It...
Spotlight Interview: Marg Coker-Nelson
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Fund Spotlight: Friends of Emerson Park
The Friends of Emerson Park Fund was established here at the Foundation in 2018 to begin raising funds to improve the...
The Heidi Evenson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Tim and Karen Evenson envisioned the legacy they could create for their daughter, Heidi, when they established The Heidi...