ECCF Fund Holder Publishes a New Book Posted on February 22, 2021 by Eau Claire Community Foundation ECCF is proud to announce that Bonnie Wright, holder of the SS Safari All-Star Fund, has just published a new book. Diggin' Up Bones: One Woman's Spiritual Struggle and her Golden Retriever who Leads her out of Unconscious Transgenerational Shame is available at The Local Store in Eau Claire and on Amazon.com. Proceeds from sales of this book will support charitable causes and organizations such as Bob's House for Dogs. We congratulate Bonnie on her wonderful achievement! Click here to visit The Local Store. Click here to read more… Read More »
Ramone’s Supports ECCF Through Cash for a Cause Posted on February 15, 2021 by Eau Claire Community Foundation Ramone's manager Sara Nerbonne presents its Cash for a Cause check to ECCF Program Specialist Rebecca White Body. Ramone's Ice Cream Parlor doesn't just sell delicious treats; it also supports the community by raising money for local nonprofits through its Cash for a Cause program. ECCF is honored to have been chosen as the January Cash for a Cause recipient. Enough loyal customers braved the elements to contribute $749.68, which will support grants to local nonprofits through ECCF's Community Fund. We sincerely thank Ramone's Ice Cream… Read More »
Ken Vance Motors Fund Distributes $50,000 to Chippewa Valley Nonprofits Posted on January 18, 2021 by Eau Claire Community Foundation Ken Vance Motors is making a big difference in the Chippewa Valley using a Fund it established at the Eau Claire Community Foundation. It’s distributing $50,000 in grants to ten Wisconsin nonprofits. The grantees are: • Catholic Charities Sojourner House • Chippewa Valley Free Clinic • Chippewa Youth Hockey Association • Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association • Eau Claire Community Foundation • Eau Claire County Humane Association • Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley • Junior Achievement of Wisconsin North and West Central Region • Lutheran Social Services… Read More »
In Memoriam: Rachel E. Studt Posted on January 12, 2021 by Eau Claire Community Foundation Rachel E. Studt The family of Rachel E. Studt is honoring her life by collecting donations to the Story Builder Campaign for the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Expansion Fund in her name. Please click here to read Rachel's obituary. Donate in memory of Rachel Rachel and two of her children read to her nephew. Read More »
In Memoriam: Tracey Curtis Posted on January 8, 2021 by Eau Claire Community Foundation Tracey Curtis Donations to the Babbette's Seeds of Hope Fund are being collected in honor of Tracey Curtis, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2020. These gifts will support cancer research and patients going through cancer. Click here to read Tracey's obituary. Click here to learn more about the Babbette's Seeds of Hope Fund. Click here to make an online donation to the Babbette's Seeds of Hope Fund. Checks can be made out to ECCF/Seeds of Hope and mailed to: Eau Claire Community Foundation 306 S.… Read More »
Ice Cream and Philanthropy! Posted on January 1, 2021 by Eau Claire Community Foundation The Eau Claire Community Foundation is honored to have been chosen as a featured nonprofit by the Cash for a Cause program at Ramone's Ice Cream Parlor (503 Galloway St., Eau Claire). Cash for a Cause allows Ramone's employees to give back to the community by donating 100% of their tips to local nonprofits. January donations will go to our Community Fund, where the dollars will support a diverse array of nonprofits through our annual Community Grant Cycle. We encourage you to visit Ramone's Ice Cream Parlor, eat lots of… Read More »
In Memoriam: Jack Stromwall Posted on December 21, 2020 by Eau Claire Community Foundation Jack Stromwall We're sad to say goodbye to Jack Stromwall, who passed away on December 17. In addition to being a pillar of the community and the creator of two Funds here at ECCF, he was a Founder of the Eau Claire Community Foundation. Without the vision and generosity of Jack and his fellow Founders, we might not be here to support Eau Claire's nonprofits. You can learn more about Jack's life and accomplishments by reading his obituary in the Leader-Telegram. Jack was a strong supporter… Read More »
In Memoriam: Dr. Tom Grewe Posted on December 2, 2020 by Eau Claire Community Foundation Dr. Tom Grewe With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Dr. Tom Grewe, who passed away on Nov. 25, 2020. Among his many contributions to our community, he was a Founder of the Eau Claire Community Foundation. Without the vision and generosity of Dr. Grewe and his fellow Founders, we might not be here to support Eau Claire's nonprofits. You can learn more about Dr. Grewe's life and accomplishments by reading his obituary in the Leader-Telegram. Make a Memorial Gift Memorial gifts made to the Grewe… Read More »
Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2020! Posted on November 23, 2020 by Eau Claire Community Foundation Every year, people all over the world celebrate Giving Tuesday by supporting the charitable causes they love. This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 1. But what if you can’t pick just one nonprofit? ECCF’s Community Fund might be the perfect solution for you. It addresses the Eau Claire area’s greatest needs by supporting grants to a diverse array of nonprofits through our annual Community Grant cycle. Your support is more crucial than ever because so many nonprofits are struggling to adapt to the pandemic: Many lost much-needed revenue to… Read More »
ECCF Fund Holder Publishes A New Book Posted on October 13, 2020 by Eau Claire Community Foundation Just in time for the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, author and ECCF fund holder Dr. Katherine Schneider offers an honest, instructive, hilarious memoir of seven years of aging and advocating told in blogs. Chapters cover loving, working, praying and playing and include subjects like: “What If Wonder Woman had a Disability” “Breaking Bubbles” and “Sighted People Are Strange.” Read Hope of the Crow, and you can dig deep within yourself to retrieve your own power and sing your own victory song. Hope of the Crow is… Read More »
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