Friday, May 1

From a Foundation Founder:
"I have vivid memories of attending a Fall 2000 meeting in the Casper Room of the Heyde Center the just opened, newly renovated McDonell High School building. There were about 20 people there. Dave Fish and Bert Swanson, two St. Joseph’s Hospital executives, invited us to discuss the concept of a Community Foundation and get our thoughts on establishing and supporting one based in Chippewa Falls. The concept was endorsed by those of us in the room. A goal of raising $300,000 was set to fund the initial 3 years of operating costs. “Founders” were asked to…Read more.

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Friday, April 24

Designated Fund Grant Recipient: The Chippewa Area History Center
Each year the Community Foundation awards grants from designated endowment funds, which are established by donors to provide ongoing, annual support to specific nonprofits they care about most. By investing these funds for long-term growth, designated endowments create a reliable source of funding that nonprofits can count on every year.

"The Chippewa Area History Center houses the Chippewa County Historical and Genealogical Societies. Through events, research, exhibits and more, the History Center is a community space that celebrates and preserves the rich history of Chippewa County."
~Jarrod Showalter, The Chippewa Area History Center

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Tuesday, April 21

We are excited to announce a NEW grant opportunity!

The Healthy Chippewa County (HCC) grant provides funding to invest in organizations serving the greater Chippewa County area. Funding prioritizes programming initiatives that meet current community health needs, while also reducing health disparities. The grant opportunity is open May 1 through May 28, 2026*.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/CFCC-HCC

*Attend our “How-To Apply” Webinar to learn how to apply - Wednesday, April 29 at 11am
This live webinar will support applicants on how to access and prepare the new GOapply portal for a successful grant submission.
To register, email: grants@yourlegacyforever.org with your…Read more.

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