It’s the Giving Season! Written by Melissa Baxter, WCCF President Giving opportunities surround us all year long, and in the next few months there is a special focus on giving – to family and friends around the holidays – and also to the nonprofit organizations making such a difference in
More than $160,000 awarded to local organizations The Waukesha County Community Foundation awarded 31 grants to nonprofit agencies serving Waukesha County during its annual Giving Forward event Wednesday, October 25. A total of $166,725 in grants were awarded, part of the over $2 million in funding awarded by the foundation
Waukesha County Community Foundation Reveals 25th Anniversary Plans: A year-long celebration planned for 2024 The Waukesha County Community Foundation announced plans to celebrate 25 years of serving Waukesha County at their Annual Giving Forward Breakfast on Wednesday, October 25. “We are grateful for the vision, planning, and generosity of the
Paths to Funding Scholarships: Determining Donor Intent to Maximize Impact By Bridget Posta, Scholarship Administrator Questions? Email Bridget at scholarships@waukeshafoundation.org Donors interested in funding postsecondary education for students in their community may benefit from looking to a community foundation. Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) offers a variety of options for
Building Blocks: Addressing Waukesha County’s Housing Affordability Challenges Click here to read the full report Report Published July 2023 Introduction Waukesha County’s affordable housing challenges have reached new heights due to economic trends stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, demanding consideration of strategies to reduce the cost of renting, buying, and
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