J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc.

10/29/2026

The J. J. Keller Foundation is excited to help launch "Step Up. Show Up." — a regional campaign founded on the belief that every young person in our area deserves a caring adult in their corner.

This campaign began with a shared challenge we heard from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin, CASA of Brown County and CASA of the Fox Cities. ​Hundreds of children are waiting for mentors and advocates, but there simply aren’t enough volunteers to meet the growing need.

We saw an opportunity to support a collaborative effort centered on one common goal: inspiring more people to step up and show up for our youth.

Our team is proud to have helped bring this campaign to life, because we know it only takes one caring adult to make a lasting difference in a young person's life.

Visit the "Step Up. Show Up.” website to find out how you can get involved: https://stepupshowup.org/

10/21/2026

We're proud to support the important work of the US Venture Open and the Basic Needs Giving Partnership. Congratulations to the 65 nonprofit organizations receiving funding in 2026. These investments help strengthen communities and provide critical resources to individuals and families throughout our region.

The Basic Needs Giving Partnership announced $1.8 million granted to 65 nonprofit organizations so far in 2026! View the full press release: https://bit.ly/4z2x3YH

Funding is generated by the annual U.S. Venture Open, the nation’s single largest one-day charitable event dedicated to ending poverty. The 2026 event raised $5.4 million and 100% of every dollar donated goes to end poverty. In the 41-year history of the U.S. Venture Open, more than $65 million has been granted to regional nonprofits.

Thank you to our partners including J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, ThedaCare, & Thrivent for helping lead this effort!

New One-Year Grant Commitments:
• Community Early Learning Center • Day By Day Warming Shelter •Safe Haven of Shawano County •Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh • Howe Community Resource Center • NEW Mental Health Connection • Northeast Wisconsin Rainbow Collective • Oshkosh YMCA • Conflict Resolution Center • Pillars, Inc., Rawhide Youth Services • SEPO • Share Accept Grow Encourage (SAGE) • Shawano Area United Way • Solutions Recovery • UW-Oshkosh Head Start • Violence Intervention Program • World Relief Wisconsin

New Technical Assistance Grants:
• Achieve Brown County, ADVOCAP • Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin •Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region • Casa ALBA Melanie • Child Care Resource & Referral- Fox Valley • Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services • Chuters Amateur Youth Boxing • COMSA • Ebb & Flow Connections Coop • Ecumenical Partnership for Housing • Greater Fox Cities Housing Alliance • Fox Valley Veterans Council, Inc • Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity • Greater Green Bay YMCA • Habitat for Humanity - Oshkosh • HeadsUp Fox Cities • Hmong Autism Neurodiverse Disability Support • Hope Clinic & Care Center • Hope Starts Here, Inc • House of Hope Green Bay • Howe Community Resource Center • Impact Wisconsin • Lovin' the Skin I'm In • Mission of Hope House • Neighborhood Housing Services of Green Bay • Nurturing Little Seeds Family Resource Center • PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER • People of Progression • Pillars • Thrive Fox Cities • Rawhide • Safety Group Green Lake • Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley • SOAR Fox Cities • Solutions Recovery Inc • Third Space • Thompson Center on Lourdes • Unity Recovery Services • Valley Packaging Industries, Inc. (VPI) • Veterans 1st of NEW • We All Rise: African American Resource Center • Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) • Young Women’s Christian Association of Green Bay • Youth Go

Photo Credits: Howe Community Resource Center, Day By Day Warming Shelter, Community Early Learning Center, Habitat for Humanity Oshkosh

09/17/2026

Today, Monica and Jen from the J. J. Keller Foundation team joined J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and over 1,400 volunteers for the 9th annual Feed the Body, Feed the Soul.

In partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Oshkosh Corporation, teams of volunteers are packing nearly 300,000 pounds of rice today!

We’re grateful to have the opportunity to help fund the initiative and dive in with our own hands!

09/17/2026

We're proud to support St. Joseph Food Program's Backpack Food Assistance Program to help provide weekend meals for local students.

Thank you to the team at St. Joseph Food Program for their commitment to addressing food insecurity and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout our community. Together, we're helping create stronger, healthier futures for our neighbors. 💙

We are grateful for our ongoing friendship with J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc. and their generous support of our Backpack Food Assistance Program. Each weekend throughout the school year, 1,200 students throughout 8 area school districts are provided with a bag consisting of 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 dinner items and snacks to ensure they have an adequate food source throughout the weekend while away from their schools' breakfast and lunch programs.

Thanks to this most recent grant funding of $50,000, we are able to provide 8,333 backpack bags of food for students, nearly 7 weekends worth of food! We could not do this work without our amazing partners and support of our community.

08/27/2026

We are honored to celebrate this exciting milestone with Adil, Siham, Rayane, and Wiam as they begin a new chapter in their Habitat home. Congratulations to this wonderful family!

We're grateful for our longstanding partnership with Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity and for the opportunity to support their mission of creating affordable homeownership opportunities in our community. Seeing families achieve the dream of homeownership is a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished through collaboration, generosity, and hard work.

Congratulations and welcome home! 🏡❤️

08/18/2026

We're proud to support Catalpa Health as a Pop! Sponsor and help advance their mission of providing critical behavioral health services to children, teens, and families in our community. This year, the J. J. Keller Foundation will match the first $20,000 in new and increased donations, up to $1,000 per guest. We hope you'll join us on September 12 to create lasting impact for the families Catalpa Health serves. 💙

Recognizing the 10th annual Pop! Sponsor Team ✨

The J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc.'s legacy goes far beyond a decade of Pop! support. Their commitment is deeply personal and has been unwavering since Ethel’s vision to establish Catalpa Health in 2012. This year, The J. J. Keller Foundation will match the first $20,000 in new and increased donations up to $1,000 per guest!💚

Want to join them on September 12 and help us meet their generous matching gift? Get your tickets today at http://e.givesmart.com/events/Ody

08/13/2026

We are proud to support YWCA Greater Green Bay's Madison St. Boutique & Career Closet, helping women access professional clothing and essential items as they pursue employment and career opportunities. Thank you to the YWCA team for creating a welcoming space where women can shop with dignity, confidence, and respect. Together, we're helping build stronger futures, one opportunity at a time. 💙

08/13/2026

Wow! What an incredible example of the power of community. ❤️

The 41st annual U.S. Venture Open raised more than $5.3 million to help end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin, plus $1.1 million to support tornado recovery efforts in communities affected by this year's storms.

We're inspired by everyone who gave their time, talents, and resources to make this impact possible. When people come together with a shared purpose, amazing things happen.

Congratulations to U.S. Venture, the event organizers, donors, volunteers, golfers, and partners who are making a difference for our neighbors across Northeast Wisconsin!

When generosity meets purpose, extraordinary things happen.

Together, with our partners, donors, volunteers, golfers, and community, the 41st annual U.S. Venture Open raised an incredible $5,395,972 to end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin, along with more than $1.1 million dedicated to tornado response and rebuilding efforts in communities impacted by this year's devastating storms.

For 41 years, this event has shown what is possible when people come together around a shared purpose. Last night, Tim Tebow reminded us that the legacy we leave is built through serving others and investing in the lives of those around us. That message was reflected in every gift, every volunteer hour, and every act of generosity that made last night possible.

Thank you for helping create lasting change for individuals and families across Northeast Wisconsin.

Full press release here: https://www.usventureopen.com/newsroom/usvo26_raises5395972/

08/05/2026

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the recent tornado and severe storms across the Fox Cities. We are deeply grateful to the emergency responders, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and neighbors who have stepped forward to help others during this challenging time.

To support recovery efforts, the J. J. Keller Foundation Board of Directors has approved a $500,000 investment to help address immediate needs and support long-term rebuilding efforts throughout affected communities.

Through trusted nonprofit partners and a collaborative funding effort, these resources will help support individuals, families, and communities as recovery continues.

❤️ Thank you to everyone helping our neighbors recover and rebuild.

Funding Will Help Meet Immediate Needs While Supporting Long-Term Recovery Across Impacted Communities The J. J. Keller Foundation Board of Directors has approved a $500,000 investment to support communities affected by the devastating tornado and severe storms that struck the [...]

05/06/2026

We’re grateful for community partners like We Heart You Recovery who are making it easier for people to find support when they need it most. 💙
If you or someone you know could benefit, we encourage you to check it out and share. Together we can break the silence, reduce stigma, and save lives.