Ripon Education Foundation Awards Students $44,500 in Scholarships

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 […]

Winneconne Area Education Foundation Awards Students $34,950 in Scholarships

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 […]

Foundation Awards Omro Students $57,150 in Scholarships

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 […]

Foundation Awards $243,850 in Scholarships to High School Graduates and College Students

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation has awarded nearly 200 scholarships totaling $243,850 to graduating high school seniors and college students. The scholarship awards were presented to students during individual school ceremonies in May. A grand total of $444,150 was awarded to over 350 students, including the scholarships from the Omro Area Scholarship and Education Foundation […]

Agency Fund Holder Spotlight – Friends of the Wolf Wilderness Recreation Trail

Winneconne Area Community Foundation Agency Fund Holder Spotlight: Friends of the Wolf Wilderness Recreation Trail   Mission Statement The Friends of the Wolf Wilderness Recreation Trail (FWWRT) strive to maintain and enhance the trail for present day and future generations. Their mission is to ensure its availability for year round exercise, sporting activities, hunting and fishing, […]

From Homeless to Hopeful: It Takes a Village

Consider this: approximately 175 homeless children live in Oshkosh according to the Department of Public Instruction. Homelessness involves more than just not having a place to live; it’s a complex web of challenges. And for children, it can lead to disruptions in schooling, physical health problems, emotional stress, social isolation, and an increased risk of […]

Lighting the Road to Recovery

Nestled in Waushara County is a beacon of hope that shines brightly, guiding individuals battling addiction toward the path to recovery. Sharon Woodruff, the founder of Waushara Shines, understands this journey intimately. “Alcoholism runs in my family, and it stopped with me,” she shares, reflecting on her personal struggles and the driving force behind her […]

Bringing Comfort Beyond the Meal

In our community, the Home Delivered Meal Program serves as a lifeline for seniors, offering not just nourishment but also companionship and essential support. Drivers play a crucial role in maintaining the independence of meal recipients, conducting wellness checks and being attentive to their needs. Through daily interactions, they gather insights into clients’ lives, identifying […]