Tag: Winnebago County

Unlocking Learning: Grant Fuels Growth at Oshkosh Public Museum

Posted on Sep 11, 2024 by

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 […]

Enhancing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support in Oshkosh and Surrounding Areas

Posted on Aug 21, 2024 by

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 […]

Empowering Futures: Grant Supports Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh’s Workforce Development Program

Posted on Aug 7, 2024 by

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 […]

From Homeless to Hopeful: It Takes a Village

Posted on Jun 26, 2024 by

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 […]

Bringing Comfort Beyond the Meal

Posted on Jun 12, 2024 by

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 […]

Empowering Minds – A Journey Against Dementia: The Dementia Awareness Fund

Posted on Dec 7, 2023 by

After losing his father, brother, and sister-in-law all to dementia, Don Hansen found himself on a mission he never anticipated: becoming a passionate philanthropist and a devoted advocate for increasing dementia awareness throughout Winnebago County and surrounding areas. His passion started with researching and educating himself about the disease—the various types, their symptoms, and the […]

Aging in Place

Posted on Jul 19, 2023 by

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 […]

Teachers’ Closet Ensures Teachers Get Needed Supplies

Posted on Sep 29, 2022 by

The Teachers’ Closet Fund at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation was established in order to ensure The Closet continues to receive funding, and carries on in perpetuity. As budgets have continued to tighten in schools, this is one way to alleviate some of the burden for teachers, who otherwise pay for classroom supplies themselves.

Blueprint for Success

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 by

With multiple certifications and a construction job under his belt, Leon is achieving his dreams while doing what he loves three years into his court-ordered probation period. His path may sound like a simple success story, but he’d be the first to tell you that he didn’t reach this point easily and he didn’t do it alone.