Progress Athens Foundation

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the Athens Cemetery Association on being awarded the 2026 Spring Progress Athens Foundation Grant! We are proud to support the important work you do to preserve and care for a place that holds so much history, meaning, and connection for our community. Your dedication helps honor the past while continuing to serve Athens for generations to come. We are grateful for all you do and look forward to seeing the impact of this grant.

Thank you to all who applied and to our generous donors for making this possible.

The 2026 Fall Grant Cycle is open, and we will be accepting applications until October 30, 2026.

05/20/2026

Progress Athens Foundation proudly supports the incredible efforts of the Athens Community Strength & Fitnesss Board as they work to bring a fitness center closer to reality for the Athens community. Their dedication, vision, and commitment to creating a healthier, stronger future for our community is truly inspiring. We are excited to stand behind this project and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have for Athens for years to come.

If this project speaks to you, we encourage you to follow along, share your support, and consider making a donation to help bring this vision to life for Athens.

04/19/2026

🌅 Good morning, Progress Athens Foundation followers!
We’re gearing up for a great evening this Wednesday at the Milk Haus, and we hope you’ve marked your calendars and plan to join us!

🕕 The PAF Annual Meeting kicks off at 6:00 PM, followed immediately by the Athens Summit.

The Summit is an opportunity for our local organizations to:
-Share who we are and why we exist
-Discuss what we’re currently working on
-Highlight projects we’re planning—or would love—to work on
-Collaborate, connect, and move community efforts forward together

Our goal is to strengthen collaboration, avoid duplicate efforts, and support one another as we work toward a stronger Athens.

👉 Join us Wednesday evening, bring your ideas, and be part of moving Athens forward—together!

02/11/2026

Friendly reminder to please take the opportunity to complete ~ Help Us Shape the Future of Athens — Community Priorities Survey

Scan the below QR code or click this link https://forms.gle/q9WMx4nydVyWNTKF6 to complete before February 27th.

Results will be shared with the Community at the Progress Athens Foundation Annual Meeting where all are invited to join. April 22, 2026, at 6pm at the Milk Haus.

Thank you all in advance and hope to see you there!

01/26/2026

Help Us Shape the Future of Athens — Community Priorities Survey

Progress Athens Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Athens and surrounding areas by supporting local projects, organizations, and ideas that make our community better for everyone. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and priorities. Your input will help guide future funding, events, and community improvements. (Progress Athens Foundation)

Please click the link https://forms.gle/1P9HuvazRSLzhQDs8 or scan the below QR code and complete the survey. Survey will be open until February 21, 2026.

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

December's Matching Contribution Challenge Wrap-up!!
2025 Donor Recognition & Key Accomplishments!
And last but not least, we want to hear from you! Please take a minute to complete our survey via the QR code below or by clicking this link https://forms.gle/uSTQJVhsJtJDoCWP6

Also happy to report we are now accepting Online Donations via this link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KYZTF4Z5ZHB3E,
the attached QR Code, or mailing to
Progress Athens Foundation, PO Box 147, Athens, WI 54411

01/23/2026

Thank you for your grace while juggling the holidays, projects, family and rest, we fell behind with our follow-up posts.

Nonetheless, we're back at it and here with some updates for everyone!

First and foremost, the Athens Caring Circle fka Circle of Joy was the recipient of the Progress Athens Foundation's Fall Grant for 2025! Congratulations and thank you for the heartfelt efforts for our community. Please follow their page (Athens Caring Circle) for pop-up pantry dates, ways you can help, and construction project updates.

Progress Athens Foundation has two grant cycles a year with the Spring cycle applications due by April 30th each year and the Fall cycle applications due by October 31st each year. Contact us at [email protected] for further questions or visit the table in the vestibule of Forward Bank for paper applications.

12/30/2025

UPDATE: There are still matching funds available for this great opportunity! Make your donation before Midnight tomorrow for double the impact.

Happy December 1st Progress Athens Foundation Followers! Check out this awesome opportunity to make your donation count double now thru the end of the year! Thank you to our generous contributors, past, present and future as it's because of your continual support, the opportunities for Athens are endless.

12/01/2025

Happy December 1st Progress Athens Foundation Followers! Check out this awesome opportunity to make your donation count double now thru the end of the year! Thank you to our generous contributors, past, present and future as it's because of your continual support, the opportunities for Athens are endless.