Tag: Winneconne Area Community Foundation

Agency Fund Holder Spotlight – Winneconne Historical Society

Posted on Sep 3, 2024 by

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, […]

Foundation Awards $245,850 in Scholarships to High School Graduates and College Students

Posted on Jul 23, 2024 by

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation has awarded nearly 200 scholarships totaling $245,850 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

Posted on Jul 3, 2024 by

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, […]

Thermal Imaging Cameras at Winneconne Middle School

Posted on Jun 10, 2024 by

Winneconne Middle School students are now using thermal imaging cameras to explore the world of heat and energy thanks to a grant from the Winneconne Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Fund. The cameras are helping to provide students with an understanding of the principles and considerations involved in designing and constructing a model home while […]

Agency Fund Holder Spotlight – Butte des Morts Conservation Club

Posted on Apr 30, 2024 by

Winneconne Area Community Foundation   Agency Fund Holder Spotlight: Butte des Morts Conservation Club   Mission Statement In striving to Conserve, Preserve, and Restore the upper Winnebago pool lakes and their tributaries, wetlands, and natural resources, and specifically Terrell’s Island, the Butte des Morts Conservation Club (BDMCC) takes an active approach to environmental issues through […]

Winneconne Area Community Foundation Fall 2023 Grant Awards

Posted on Jul 27, 2023 by

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 […]

Winneconne Foundation Awards Students $44,800 in Scholarships

Posted on Jun 28, 2023 by

The Winneconne Area Community Foundation has awarded a total of $44,800 in scholarships to 38 Winneconne High School graduates. Students received scholarships on May 10 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: Dana Berger: $500 – Judith Gruszynske […]

Foundation Awards $217,050 in Scholarships to High School Graduates and College Students

Posted on Jun 28, 2023 by

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation has awarded over 200 scholarships totaling $217,050 to graduating high school seniors. The scholarship awards were presented to students during individual school ceremonies in May. A grand total of $417,750 was awarded to over 380 students, including the scholarships from the Omro Area Scholarship and Education Foundation ($55,100), Neenah Joint […]

An Evening of Jazz

Posted on Jun 5, 2023 by

In honor of the Winneconne Area Community Foundation’s 10th anniversary this year, we are highlighting 10 different investments made in our community. One of those was a grant for Water City Jazz Orchestra to work directly with students. Winneconne Middle School and High School jazz band and choir students had the opportunity to work with […]