Friday, September 25

From Foundation Fundholders:
"Through our long-time community involvement, especially serving at community tables and food distribution causes and events, Bonnie and I were very aware of the need for food security in Chippewa County. This awareness and commitment led to an easy decision to establish a Field of Interest fund to provide funding to serve food security needs in our area. Establishing the fund through the Community Foundation of Chippewa County was also an easy decision. Knowing the Foundation is managed by knowledgeable and dedicated leadership and staff members, we moved forward with confidence and excitement that the fund would meet…Read entire post.

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Tuesday, September 22

Thank you to our Seedlings to Shade Trees event sponsors!
BMO U.S. Bank is a Shade Tree Sponsor of our 2026 event, which will celebrate the Foundation's 25th year, and honor fundholders and grantees.

Please join us at the Seedlings to Shade Trees Social!
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Fest Valley Events Center

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

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Monday, September 21

FUNDHOLDER HIGHLIGHT:
Joseph W. “Joe” Joas believed in preserving what matters today so it could benefit future generations. A Chippewa Falls native, Joe dedicated much of his career to Chippewa County and was deeply passionate about conservation and local history, helping found the Chippewa County Historical Society.

Joe’s commitment to his community continued even after his passing in 2011. Through a generous bequest, he established endowed funds at the Community Foundation of Chippewa County to create a lasting legacy of giving.

The Joseph W. Joas Endowment Fund is an Unrestricted Fund that enables the Community Foundation to respond to the community's most pressing…Read entire post.

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