Wednesday, November 4

Thank you to our 2026 Seedlings to Shade Trees event sponsors and to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 25th year to honor our fundholders, donors and grantees!

Learn more about our events here: https://www.yourlegacyforever.org/events/

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Friday, October 30

FUNDHOLDER HIGHLIGHT:
The Blachowiak Family Fund honors Jerome and Karen Blachowiak and their lifelong connection to Chippewa Falls. Their children, Anna, Becky, Christopher and David, grew up in the community, creating cherished memories of time spent on Lake Wissota, summer reading programs at the library, swimming lessons at the Bernard F. Willi Outdoor Pool and picnics at Irvine Park.

Inspired by their parents’ generosity and commitment to helping others, the Blachowiak family established a fund to continue supporting the community they called home.

The Blachowiak Family Fund is a Designated Fund that will provide ongoing funding for the Lake Wissota Improvement & Protection…Read entire post.

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Thursday, October 29

From a Foundation Fundholder:
"Initially, we had intended to earmark our funds for activities involving youth. This designation was a natural considering our number of grandkids. We have a combined family of 9 living adult children. After further consideration, we opted for an Unrestricted endowment fund. We are confident that a board of community minded people will be in charge of our funds and make the most appropriate decisions, in perpetuity. Unrestricted giving is a chance for a person to do the greatest good.

Nearly all of Mark’s sympathy cards designated the Community Foundation of Chippewa County as their choice of…Read entire post.

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