Author: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Maci’s Scholarship Journey

Maci Wallace was a senior at Oshkosh North High School when she learned about scholarship opportunities through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Hundreds of scholarships. Thousands of dollars up for grabs. With a goal to not only attend a four-year college but also to earn a master’s degree in counseling, there was no doubt she […]

Nonprofits invited to apply for funding from Winneconne Area Community Foundation

WINNECONNE, Wis. — The Winneconne Area Community Foundation (WACF) invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding through September 15. Grant support is available from the Winneconne Area Community Impact Fund and Winneconne Basic Needs Fund. Charitable organizations that provide services to residents of the Winneconne Area School District, which includes the Village of Winneconne and […]

Why Give to Your Community Foundation

If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in your community, consider giving to your Community Foundation. We are rooted in the local communities and possess extensive knowledge of their unique challenges and needs. By donating to your Community Foundation, you can ensure that your contributions are strategically directed towards initiatives that have a […]

Aging in Place

Sister Mary and Sister Mary Jo have been living on Patriot Lane in Oshkosh for 20 years. After more than six decades spent helping others, they realized that they could use a little help themselves. They needed to make a few updates to their home like the installation of a grab bar in the bathroom […]

If the Walls Could Talk

Wallpaper is part of the story of a house and the people who lived in it. The historic Anaglypta and Lincrusta wallcoverings in the Morgan House are part of the story of the late 19th century Morgan family. The Morgan House near downtown Oshkosh at 234 Church Avenue was built in 1884 by John R. […]

Badger Mining Corporation Awards $20,000 in Scholarships

Badger Mining Corporation Awards $20,000 in Scholarships BERLIN, Wis. — The Badger Mining Corporation recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to two high school seniors. Eligible students for the scholarship must be attending a 4-year college or university, as well as pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science. Each recipient will receive a $10,000 […]

Ripon Education Foundation Awards Students $43,000 in Scholarships

The Ripon Education Foundation (REF) has awarded a total of $43,000 in scholarships to 27 Ripon High School graduates. Photo by Ric Damn A community-based volunteer committee chose the following recipients based on outstanding work in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement: Ripon High School Ariana Arnetveit: $500 — Ripon Education Foundation Lottery Scholarship, […]