Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 22, 2024) – Children First Development Center, Inc. (Children First) was awarded $10,000 through the Door County Community Foundation Sustainability Grant. The grant allows Children First to purchase necessary commercial kitchen equipment including a dishwasher/sanitizer, oven with electric range, range hood, freezer, and more. “In addition to providing quality early childhood […]
Community Invited to Reception for Artist Buttons Wolst
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 9, 2024) – The community is invited to attend a reception on Friday, February 16th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Door County Community Foundation. The reception celebrates the Lobby Gallery Spring Exhibition featuring works by Buttons Wolst. The Community Foundation is located at 222 N 3rd Avenue in […]
Willie’s Cornerstone Foundation to Provide Critical Support For Door County Residents Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses
Door County, Wis. (January 17, 2023) – Willie’s Cornerstone Foundation aims to assist Door County residents who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, excluding cancer, and lack coverage under Medicare or Medicaid by providing financial support. The support provided is not meant for medical expenses, focusing instead on alleviating the financial burdens caused by severe illnesses. Applications are […]
Door County Resident’s Grammy Nomination and the Impact on our Community
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 29, 2023) – Hans Christian, the accomplished musician and producer from Sturgeon Bay, has received a prestigious Grammy nomination in the New Age/Ambient/Chant category for his recent CD release, “Ocean Dreaming Ocean.” His exceptional work stood out among 175 entries, earning him a place among the five distinguished nominees. “I am deeply […]
Door County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Foundation Launches Campaign to Bring Therapy Dog to Community
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 4, 2023) – The Door County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Foundation is asking for your financial support to bring the first therapy dog available to first responders in our community. In the high-stress, high-stakes world of law enforcement and other kinds of first responders, the value of a therapy dog cannot be […]
Community Invited to Reception for Artist Susan Reynolds-Smith
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 12, 2023) – The community is invited to attend a reception on Friday, September 22nd from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Door County Community Foundation. The reception celebrates the Lobby Gallery Fall Exhibition featuring works by Susan Reynolds-Smith. The Community Foundation is located at 222 N 3rd Avenue in Downtown […]
Door County Community Foundation’s 2023 Philanthropists of the Year
Door County, Wis. (July 24, 2023) – The Community Foundation is pleased to honor Donald & Carol Kress for their remarkable leadership and commitment to Door County. Each year, the Community Foundation honors Door County’s great philanthropists at the Celebration of Giving. Philanthropists give their time to the charities they care about. They share their wisdom as members of boards of directors. […]
Women’s Fund of Door County to Host 9th Annual Tales of Our Lives
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2023) – The Women’s Fund of Door County will host its ninth annual “Tales of Our Lives: A Story Slam” on Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28 at the Door County Fire Company, 38 S. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. The event begins at 6 pm with social hour, light […]
Door County Community Foundation Grants Awarded to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Door County Maritime Museum
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 23, 2023) – Door County Community Foundation recently awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin from their Children and Youth Fund for the Door County Youth Mentoring Program. Mental health problems in children and adolescents are a lasting legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic, making the one-on-one mentoring of Big Brothers […]
Community Invited to Opening Reception for Artists David Graham and Terri Warpinski
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 17, 2023) – The community is invited to attend a reception on Friday, January 27th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Door County Community Foundation. The reception celebrates the Lobby Gallery Winter Exhibition featuring works by David Graham and Terri Warpinski. The Community Foundation is located at 222 N 3rd Avenue […]