Tuesday, August 4

From a Foundation Fundholder:
"We have witnessed how the Community Foundation of Chippewa County changed lives through generous legacy giving and wanted to help make a lasting difference. Both of us care deeply for the many ways music and the arts impact our lives and communities. Therefore, we have joyously given a gift to the Community Foundation of Chippewa County which will provide on-going opportunities and support for music and the arts. By sharing a legacy financial gift we know people of Chippewa County can benefit from music and the arts even after we are gone."
~ Mary Randall,
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Monday, August 3

From a Foundation Fundholder:
"Many years ago, I heard about the Community Foundation of Chippewa County. I wondered how I could become involved, thinking it took a large donation and not entirely sure if I was eligible. I found there are numerous ways to become involved in the great work of the Community Foundation. You can give to the Community Foundation by adding to other established funds, starting your own seedling fund, adding to pass through funds, etc. You can also volunteer to be on one of the many committees to help the foundation continue to grow. Over the years, I…Read entire post.

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Tuesday, August 4

FUNDHOLDER HIGHLIGHT:
As founding members of the Community Foundation of Chippewa County, Sheila and Bill Volker are committed to help meet the needs of Chippewa County and support non-profit organizations who serve people throughout the area.

The Volkers' pride in the community is evident in their appreciation for Chippewa Falls and the many positive changes they have witnessed over the years. Bill fondly recalls the time he gathered along with other business leaders and philanthropists to learn about how a community foundation could support Chippewa County into perpetuity. They established three funds, one of which is the Sheila and Bill Volker Unrestricted…Read entire post.

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