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Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is a non-profit organization created by and for the people of Winnebago County, Waushara County, Green Lake County and Ripon. Through our 585 charitable funds, we distribute grants to support projects that make our communities better places to live. In 2008, we awarded $6.9 million to non-profit organizations supporting everything from arts and culture to poverty and basic needs.
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Recent News from Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Oshkosh community stepped up to give students a free lunch Wednesday
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
... Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Star Protection & Patrol, Teal Consulting Group "and HUNDREDS of community members" to welcome...more
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
... Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Star Protection & Patrol, Teal Consulting Group "and HUNDREDS of community members" to welcome...more
Oshkosh Civility Project: Civility as an idea harmonizes, heals discordant forces
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Thanks to strong partners — the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Oshkosh Area School District, the city of Oshkosh and the University...more
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Thanks to strong partners — the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Oshkosh Area School District, the city of Oshkosh and the University...more
Grant supports pregnant and parenting moms
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The grants, which were recently awarded by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, will fund collaborative projects in Waushara, Green Lake,...more
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The grants, which were recently awarded by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, will fund collaborative projects in Waushara, Green Lake,...more
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation supports Backpack Nutrition Program
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The Community Impact Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 expansion grant to the Vision 2020...more
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The Community Impact Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 expansion grant to the Vision 2020...more
Oshkosh Area United Way raises more than $1.3 million in 2018
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Bill Wyman, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation — Top performing campaign at an organization with less than 150 employees; John and...more
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Bill Wyman, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation — Top performing campaign at an organization with less than 150 employees; John and...more
Oshkosh Area School District looks to improve their strategic plan through focus groups
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13 – 7:30 a.m., Oshkosh Area Community Foundation (230 Ohio St. #100); Wednesday, Feb. 13 – 4:15 p.m., Oshkosh Public Library (106...more
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
13 – 7:30 a.m., Oshkosh Area Community Foundation (230 Ohio St. #100); Wednesday, Feb. 13 – 4:15 p.m., Oshkosh Public Library (106...more
Many Oshkosh residents go beyond the call of taxes, donate millions of dollars to support city ...
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The largest single gift was $65,000 from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for the Menominee Park Zoo, a sum that was given on...more
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The largest single gift was $65,000 from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for the Menominee Park Zoo, a sum that was given on...more
Oshkosh4Education to report on school district successes and initiatives
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The document may be viewed after the event at Oshkosh4Education.org or requested from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation by...more
Foundation: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The document may be viewed after the event at Oshkosh4Education.org or requested from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation by...more
Collaboration brings about community kitchen for Ascend
Foundation: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
A significant portion of the $100,000 project was funded through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, along with grants totaling $60,000...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
A significant portion of the $100,000 project was funded through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, along with grants totaling $60,000...more
Michael Phelps joins hundreds of golfers at US Venture Open to raise money for charity
Foundation: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The money benefits the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs, which is administered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
The money benefits the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs, which is administered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region,...more
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Bill Drayton Urges Development of Empathy in Social Entrepreneurship
Bill Drayton, Ashoka founder, coined the phrase “social entrepreneur” instead of almost naming it as “public service entrepreneur”. He strongly encourages empathy especially through the education sector, and explains why having that trait is more important than ever now.
