skip main site navigation Search 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; […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Earlier this year, the Webster Family Fund Grant Program, managed by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, awarded $2,000 to the Tennies for Teens Program. This generous grant supports the mission of providing quality tennis shoes to teenagers in need. By collaborating with area schools and youth programs, Tennies for Teens identifies students who require new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Neenah Joint School District has awarded a total of $65,700 in scholarships to 49 Neenah High School seniors. These scholarships are supported by funds held within the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Recipients, who were honored during a ceremony in May, were chosen by a volunteer committee of the school district. The following award winners […]
