Alton & Barbara McDonald Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin welcomes the Alton and Barbara McDonald Scholarship to its family of funds. A charter agreement was recently signed to establish this new fund at the Community Foundation.

 

The fund will award an annual scholarship to a SPASH or Pacelli graduating senior or Portage County non-traditional student demonstrating a strong record of community service. Portage County college graduates entering the UW School of Veterinary Science are also encouraged to apply. "The fund will award its first scholarship in the spring of 2013." said Terry Rothmann, Executive Director.
 
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Community Foundation Announces Grant Awards

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin has awarded $130,000 in grants to non-profit organizations and causes from the Arthur E. Heinz Charitable Fund.  “This is the first allocation from the Heinz fund since it was started in 2011, and we are so pleased that it has significantly increased our capacity to make the community a better place.  Unfortunately, needs continue to increase as local state and federal budgets are pared.  Our volunteers review 66 grant requests exceeding $577,000.” said Executive Director Terry Rothmann.

                                                          
The Heinz fund helps the Foundation meet its mission, which support arts and culture, education, the environment, wellness, and projects that help people.  Recipients include: 
        
Designated Grants by Fund:

Plover / Whiting Youth Baseball	Humane Society
Leader Dogs	Operation Bootstrap
Salvation Army	Saint Michael’s Foundation
Smile Train

 Decisions by Grants Committee:

Cultural Festival	CIC-Greens & Goods
Healthy Smiles	Community Friends
BBBS of Waushara Co	CAP-Waushara Co Tax Service
BBBS of Portage Co	Lettie Jensen-Hearing Loop
Reading First	Arts Alliance
CAP Skills Enhancement	Amherst Tutor Reading
Portage County Literacy Outreach	Portage County Dressed to Work
Community Partners	Portage County H&H Svc-Suicide Prevention
Hmong Documentary	Riverfront Jazz Festival
Junction City Boys & Girls Club	CAP-Po Co Tax Service
GF Women’s Club-Pediatric Kits	Ciclovia (2013)
Rosholt Library	SPASH-Rethink your Drink
Alzheimer’s Association	SPASH-Life Skills Center
ADRC Hearing Loops	Golden Sands-Gardens
Lettie Jensen-Accessibility	CWSO-Original Orchestra
Habitat for Humanity	Monteverdi Chorale-Risers
ADRC-Mind Rewind	CWCT-Children’s Show
Riverside Oxford House	Victorian Christmas
Golden Sands-Prairie Chicken Fest

“As needs continue to increase, donations in any amount are appreciated.  We encourage everyone to give what they can, or leave a legacy gift to the community in their estate documents.” said Rothmann