Celebrating 40 Years of Turning Hardship Into Hope
Empowering people in crisis and building a stronger, more stable community.
40 Years of Empowering Our Community
LEAVEN is a beacon of hope for individuals and families in the Fox Cities. Everything we do is grounded in our mission:
LEAVEN empowers people in crisis by providing financial assistance, resource coordination,
and case management to guide them toward stability.
We offer a hand up — not a handout — meeting people where they are and connecting them with resources that help in the moment and set them up for a stronger future.
This milestone year is about honoring our neighbors who have moved from hardship toward stability and opportunity. Their stories of courage and progress reflect the heart of our mission and inspire us to continue serving the community for the next 40 years.
Double Your Impact: $40 for 40 Years
The $40 for 40 Years Campaign invites our community to honor LEAVEN's legacy.
Give $40 for 40 years and help unlock up to $40,000
through a generous $20,000 dollar-for-dollar match from the J.J. Keller Foundation.
Your gift today provides critical, immediate support for someone in crisis
and empowers lasting change.
This campaign not only celebrates where we’ve been — it strengthens where we’re going, helping secure LEAVEN’s ability to serve the community for the next 40 years and beyond.
$40,000
$20,000
Help Us Meet Our Goal by September 30, 2026!
Celebrate With Us
40 Stories for 40 Years
Social media campaign
As part of this milestone year, we’re gathering stories from clients, donors, volunteers, former staff, and friends of LEAVEN. If you’ve experienced or witnessed a moment of impact, we’d love for you to share your memory — big or small — to help us honor our past and inspire our future.
Your stories will help shape our celebrations throughout 2026, leading into our official 40th anniversary in January 2027.
To share your story or memory, please email events@leavenfoxcities.org
Major Donor Dedication Wall
April 2026
The installation of our Major Donor Dedication Wall in the LEAVEN Community Room is a permanent feature that will honor the generosity of supporters whose commitment has helped shape our mission and strengthen our community.
We invite you to follow along as it comes to life—we’ll be sharing live-streamed videos and progress updates on Facebook and our website, offering a behind-the-scenes look at this meaningful transformation.
This dedication wall represents gratitude, partnership, and the collective impact of a community that believes in lifting neighbors when it matters most.
Stay tuned—we can’t wait to unveil what’s ahead!
Get ready for an evening that blends extraordinary flavors with meaningful impact. Join us on Thursday, June 4, 2026, for Dinner for a Cause, a special fundraiser hosted by LEAVEN in collaboration with the Fox Valley Culinary Association (FVCA) and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Enjoy a stunning six-course dinner crafted by talented local chefs, connect with our community, and support LEAVEN’s mission to empower community members in crisis.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss—stay tuned for ticket details!
14th Annual Dinner for a Cause
Thursday, June 4, 2026
We’re excited to share that LEAVEN will be featured as the Nonprofit Community Spotlight during the June 12 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers home game! This special recognition highlights LEAVEN’s work supporting individuals and families in our community and helps raise awareness among Timber Rattler fans throughout the ballpark.
Join us as we celebrate the power of community, compassion, and neighbors helping neighbors.
Community Resource Fair
July 2026
LEAVEN will be hosting a Community Resource Fair open to the broader community. This event is an opportunity to connect with a wide range of local organizations and learn about the many programs, services, and supports available throughout the Fox Cities.
Whether you’re seeking resources, information, or simply want to explore what’s available, we invite you to join us for this engaging and informative event.
Community Volunteer Day
August 2026
At LEAVEN, service doesn’t stop at our doors. Our staff and volunteers are passionate about giving back to the broader community and are eager to spend a day volunteering with local organizations making a difference.
If your organization could use an extra set of helping hands for a day of service, we would love to partner with you!
To learn more or to host LEAVEN for a day of giving back, please contact Kiara West at kiara.west@leavenfoxcities.org
Annual Hardship to Hope Campaign
November-December, 2026
As we begin our annual financial campaign, we’re asking for your help. Every dollar matters—your donation today stretches further than you might imagine and brings real relief to local families. A little truly goes a long way.
Community Spotlight with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Friday, June 12, 2026
2026 Sponsors
Champions of Stability
Milestone Champions
Champions for Change
Impact Partners
Supporters of Hope
Change Makers
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