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Lunch & Learn Series: Best Practices & Self-Care During Challenging Times

2021-03-29T17:34:45+00:00

The 2021 Nonprofit Lunch & Learn series, facilitated by Linley Daly, will feature discussion on best-practices and self-care during this time of pandemic and economic challenge.  By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 26, March 2021 Lunch & Learn Series: Best Practices & Self-Care During Challenging Times The 2021 Nonprofit Lunch & Learn series, facilitated by Linley Daly, will feature discussion on best-practices and self-care during this time of pandemic and economic challenge. These topics are offered to help nonprofit leaders assess the sector's current climate and move their organizations forward to serve our community better. Participants are [...]

Lunch & Learn Series: Best Practices & Self-Care During Challenging Times2021-03-29T17:34:45+00:00

Welcoming New Team Member Kelly Price

2021-03-29T19:45:57+00:00

We are delighted to welcome a new team member to the Community Foundation staff: Kelly Price, who joins us as our new Executive Assistant. Kelly will be an integral part of providing administrative and programmatic support to our team.  By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 19, MARCH 2021 Community Foundation Welcomes Kelly Price As Executive Assistant We are delighted to welcome Kelly Price to the Community Foundation's administrative team. As the executive assistant, Kelly will be integral in providing administrative and programmatic support for the Foundation. Kelly joins the CFONCW team with extensive experience in [...]

Welcoming New Team Member Kelly Price2021-03-29T19:45:57+00:00

The Robbie Maahs Memorial Fund: Continuing the Memory of a Beloved Son

2021-04-07T17:02:24+00:00

In a devastating season, Christopher and Lisa Maahs came to the Community Foundation with the hopes of creating a memorial for their beloved son. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 22 February 2021 The Robbie Maahs Memorial Fund: Continuing the Memory of a Beloved Son In 2005, after unexpectedly losing their son at the age of 2, the community of Wausau surrounded the Christopher and Lisa Maahs family with love and generosity. Needing to find a place to house the generous donations from their family, friends, and community, the Maahs family turned to the Community Foundation [...]

The Robbie Maahs Memorial Fund: Continuing the Memory of a Beloved Son2021-04-07T17:02:24+00:00

The COVID-19 Community Response Fund Closes After Granting Over $632,000 Within Marathon County

2021-04-07T17:04:52+00:00

In March of 2020, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin in partnership with United Way of Marathon County teamed up to establish the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. This fund in total raised and granted out over $632,000 to local nonprofits throughout Marathon County thanks to the generosity of our community. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 10 February 2021 The COVID-19 Community Response Fund Officially Closes After Granting Over $632,000 in Marathon County WAUSAU, WI- In March of 2020, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin in partnership with United Way of Marathon County teamed up to [...]

The COVID-19 Community Response Fund Closes After Granting Over $632,000 Within Marathon County2021-04-07T17:04:52+00:00

The Difference is YOU Scholarship

2021-04-07T17:07:07+00:00

As a graduating high school senior at Mosinee High School Alexia Pfeiffer published a children’s book entitled, “Albert the Frog.” The book was written as a way for Alexia to express the struggles she experienced as a child with a hearing impairment that impacted her speech and reading.  By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 18 January 2021 The Difference Is YOU Scholarship As a graduating high school senior at Mosinee High School Alexia Pfeiffer published a children’s book entitled, “Albert the Frog.” The book was written as a way for Alexia to express the struggles she experienced as a [...]

The Difference is YOU Scholarship2021-04-07T17:07:07+00:00

Nearly $80,000 Available in Funding From COVID-19 Community Response Fund

2021-04-07T17:10:31+00:00

Thanks to recent gifts from the Dudley Foundation and Walter Alexander Foundation, the COVID-19 Community Response Fund remains open and ready to address needs that arise in our community due to the ongoing affects of the pandemic. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 7 January 2021 Nearly $80,000 Available in Funding From COVID-19 Community Response Fund WAUSAU, WI- Since March 2020, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and United Way of Marathon County have granted over $550,000 to local nonprofit organizations through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. The fund recently received an additional $60,000 to address ongoing [...]

Nearly $80,000 Available in Funding From COVID-19 Community Response Fund2021-04-07T17:10:31+00:00

New Year, New Opportunities

2021-04-26T14:27:40+00:00

Happy New Year! As we begin 2021, the Community Foundation is proud to provide your nonprofit organization opportunities to learn, grow, and connect as we embark on a new year, together.  By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 4, January 2021 New Year, New Opportunities for Your Nonprofit Happy New Year! As we begin 2021, the Community Foundation is proud to provide your nonprofit organization opportunities to learn, grow, and connect as we embark on a new year, together. A healthy nonprofit sector is essential to building a vibrant and livable community. Again in 2021, the Community Foundation [...]

New Year, New Opportunities2021-04-26T14:27:40+00:00

$550,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants in 2020

2021-04-26T14:34:39+00:00

The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that 35 charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling more than $550,000 in the year 2020. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 17 DECEMBER, 2020 $555,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants in 2020 The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that 35 charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling more than $550,000 in the year 2020. Community Enhancement Grants address the tangible needs of nonprofit organizations, as well as new initiatives, that create a vibrant and livable community for all. These grants provide support for the [...]

$550,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants in 20202021-04-26T14:34:39+00:00

Win Brockmeyer Memorial Award Recipients Announced

2021-04-26T14:37:48+00:00

The Win Brockmeyer Memorial Committee listed below*, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 25th annual Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarships. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 10 DECEMBER, 2020 OUTSTANDING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE GREATER WAUSAU AREA TO BE NAMED AT THE WIN BROCKMEYER MEMORIAL AWARDS CEREMONY The Win Brockmeyer Memorial Committee listed below*, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 25th annual Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarships, a program administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. The 2020 student-athletes nominated by their school’s respective coaching staffs include: Dylan Ackermann of [...]

Win Brockmeyer Memorial Award Recipients Announced2021-04-26T14:37:48+00:00

Granite Peak Receives $10,000 Grant from Community Foundation

2021-04-26T14:41:53+00:00

The Granite Peak Ski Team capitalizes on one of our greatest natural resources and provides the only alpine ski training program for youth in central Wisconsin. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 7 DECEMBER, 2020 Granite Peak Ski Team – Self Sustaining Race Venue The Granite Peak Ski Team capitalizes on one of our greatest natural resources and provides the only alpine ski training program for youth in central Wisconsin. Their vision is to build champions in life through ski racing. The organization’s goal is to acquire the necessary equipment to create a self-sustaining race venue, which will not [...]

Granite Peak Receives $10,000 Grant from Community Foundation2021-04-26T14:41:53+00:00
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