Fort Atkinson, WI – The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Educator Wish Grant program now through September 30th. Formerly known as the “Classroom Teacher Wish Grants,” this unique funding opportunity was rebranded in 2025 as “Educator Wish Grants” to more accurately reflect the scope of work provided by so many in support of local education. The program seeks to provide local educators with small grants to aid the learning needs and environments of the...

New partnership with the City of Fort Atkinson and Fort Atkinson Community Foundation creates $500,000 investment in local homeowners FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity Waukesha - Jefferson - Rock, in partnership with the City of Fort Atkinson and the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of a new Critical Home Repair Program designed to help Fort Atkinson families complete essential repairs that improve quality of life and preserve housing throughout the...

Fort Atkinson, WI – January 13, 2026 – The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation is pleased to announce John Kutz will be joining the Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2026 for a five-year term, beginning in January. Kutz, Vice President & Director of Sales at MSI General, was nominated by Premier Bank and will be taking the seat of the Foundation’s 2025 Chairman, Lisa Caras, who will move into the non-voting Past Chairman role. “Few people embody community spirit like John,” states Caras....