Volunteer Professionals: The Difference-Makers Behind the Difference-Makers
Today is National Make a Difference Day, and we can think of no better way to celebrate than by honoring the Difference-Makers behind the Difference-Makers: Volunteer Professionals! They tirelessly create opportunities for connection and support of critical nonprofit work. Some coordinate volunteers full-time, others do it as part of a dozen other responsibilities. Our community […]
Sam Vosters: Future 15 Making a Difference
Our Difference-Maker of the Day today holds a special place in Volunteer Fox Cities’ heart because they’ve been sharing their time and talents with us for the past 4 years as a member of our Board of Directors: Sam Vosters. This week during Miron Construction Make a Difference Week we’ve been lifting up different ways […]
The Power of Mentoring: Difference-Maker Laura Sedo
There are so many ways to make a difference in your community – helping out at your local food pantry, raking leaves for a neighbor, picking up trash in your local park, or even mentoring someone. As we continue to celebrate Miron Construction Make a Difference Week, we’re excited to share the story of outstanding […]
Threads of Kindness: Barb Ketter Makes a Difference
As we continue our celebration of service during the Miron Construction Make a Difference Week, we’re thrilled to uplift the dedicated service and talents of Barb Ketter, one of our Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) participants. Volunteering isn’t just a way to pass time for Barb Ketter – it’s a lifestyle. Over the years she […]
Making a Difference Daily: Scott Schupbach
As we continue our celebration of service during the Miron Construction Make a Difference Week, we’re pleased to highlight an outstanding volunteer recommended to us by our friends at Outagamie County Volunteer Services: Scott Schupbach. Scott is a Volunteer Driver and Volunteer Family Interaction Supervisor and has been volunteering for 6 years with Outagamie County Volunteer Services. […]
Honoring Anne Kidd: Our Longest-Serving Difference-Maker
This year Volunteer Fox Cities decided to expand our celebration of National Make a Difference Day into a whole week. With the support of Miron Construction, today we’re launching Make a Difference Week, Oct. 20-25. Each day this week, we’ll be sharing a “Difference-Maker of the Day” to lift up stories of people who are […]
Volunteer Fox Cities Kicks Off Make A Difference Week, Sponsored by Miron Construction
Menasha, WI — Volunteer Fox Cities is thrilled to launch Make A Difference Week from Monday, October 20 through Saturday, October 25, 2025, culminating with the annual Make A Difference Day on October 25. Make A Difference Day, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of October, was started in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine and the […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley seeking supportive mentors for students
Mentors who work with school-aged students at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley support the agency in its mission of helping youth reach their full potential. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley, a neighborhood-based gathering space designed specifically for youth programs and activities, engages volunteers of all kinds to […]
Appleton school district seeks volunteer tutors
By Kara PattersonRSVP Program Assistant Recruiting and enrolling tutors for its United for Reading Success and Math Achievement Partnership programs is high on the Appleton Area School District’s back-to-school checklist for August. “We are going full force,” said Julie Bargholtz, the district’s coordinator of community engagement. “Our volunteers are back in the schools.” After an […]
Loaves & Fishes of the Fox Valley Inc. flexes meal program to meet needs of diners, volunteers
By Kara PattersonRSVP Program Assistant When Loaves & Fishes of the Fox Valley Inc. could no longer keep its dining room open during the pandemic, the agency found a solution: meals to go. The Community Meal program pivoted to distribute dinner in take-out containers through a drive-through set-up at its St. Therese Activity Center site […]