Fox Valley Memory Project

08/20/2026

🎒 UPDATE: We still have backpacks available! 🎒

If you know a student or family who could use a little extra support as they head back to school, there’s still time! We have 4 backpacks filled with school supplies left and would love to get them into the hands of families who need them.

Please reach out to Fox Valley Memory Project if you are interested or know someone who could use one. 💙

Feel free to share and help us spread the word!

08/19/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendars!

Our dementia education series with Kristy is continuing, and we have some great topics planned through the remainder of the year!

Whether you’re a caregiver, family member, professional, volunteer, or simply interested in learning more about dementia, these trainings offer practical information and helpful tools for better understanding and supporting those experiencing memory loss. 💜

Take a look at what’s coming up, mark your calendar, and register for the topics that interest you!

👉 Register Here for September 9th: https://foxvalleymemoryproject.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/foxvalleymemoryproject/eventRegistration.jsp?event=187952

We hope you’ll join us—and please help us spread the word!

08/15/2026

Free Backpacks & School Supplies for Students Affected by the Tornado! 🎒📚

At Fox Valley Memory Project, we believe community is about supporting one another and helping our neighbors when they need it most.

This week, our Thryve participants worked together to fill backpacks with school supplies for local students and families affected by the Appleton/Menasha tornado. It was a meaningful opportunity for our participants to give back and support the community they are a part of. ❤️

We have a limited number of FREE backpacks, geared toward middle and high school students, available to families affected by the tornado.

Each backpack includes:

• Phone-charging backpack
• Amazon Basics headphones with a 3.5mm jack
• Pencils / mechanical pencils
• Pens
• 6 notebooks
• 9 folders
• Colored pencils
• Sticky notes
• Highlighters
• Pencil case
• Pencil sharpener
• Glue stick
• Erasers

We hope these backpacks provide a little extra support to local students and families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
To arrange a pickup time, please contact Melissa at [email protected] or call our office at (920) 225-1711.
Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
From our Thryve participants and everyone at Fox Valley Memory Project, we are thinking of our neighbors and sending our support to everyone affected by the tornado.

08/12/2026

Join us today!

No registration required. Everyone is welcome!

“Behavior Management and Trigger Identification,” part of our Building a Dementia-Friendly Community education series!

📅 Today, Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00 PM
📍 1800 Appleton Rd. (Door #13), Menasha

Join us for the next class in our "Building a Dementia-Friendly Community" education series!

- Behavior Management and Trigger Identification -

Learn practical techniques to better understand behaviors, identify triggers and support individuals living with dementia with empathy and confidence. Whether you've attended previous sessions or are joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.

📅 Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00 PM

📍 1800 Appleton Rd. (Door #13), Menasha, WI

📞 Call 920-225-1711 to register or online:
https://foxvalleymemoryproject.app.neoncrm.com/forms/building-a-dementia-friendly-community-training-registration-2-184130?event=184130

08/10/2026

Join us for the next class in our "Building a Dementia-Friendly Community" education series!

- Behavior Management and Trigger Identification -

Learn practical techniques to better understand behaviors, identify triggers and support individuals living with dementia with empathy and confidence. Whether you've attended previous sessions or are joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.

📅 Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00 PM

📍 1800 Appleton Rd. (Door #13), Menasha, WI

📞 Call 920-225-1711 to register or online:
https://foxvalleymemoryproject.app.neoncrm.com/forms/building-a-dementia-friendly-community-training-registration-2-184130?event=184130

07/31/2026

𝗪𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯 💙

We're grateful to share that our building sustained only minor damage and power has been restored sooner than expected. Thank you to everyone who checked in, reached out, and offered support over the past few days. Your kindness has meant so much to our team.

As our community continues to recover, we know this has been an especially difficult time for many families. If you are caring for someone living with dementia, or if you are living with dementia yourself, and could use support, a listening ear, or help connecting with resources, please reach out.

You don't have to go through this alone. We're here for you.

📞 (920) 225-1711
✉️ [email protected]

07/30/2026

Join Fox Valley Memory Project’s On a Positive Note choir tomorrow (Thursday) morning at Mile of Music.

While our building may be closed as we recover from Monday’s storm, our community remains strong. In times like these, music has a special way of bringing people together and reminding us that we’re still here for one another.

We hope to see you there. 💙

🎵Music has a powerful way of connecting us.🎵

As Mile of Music approaches, we'd love for you to join us for our upcoming On a Positive Note performance!

At Fox Valley Memory Project, we see every day how music can spark joy, foster connection, and create meaningful moments. We're excited to be part of this incredible community celebration and hope you'll stop by to enjoy the experience with us.

📅 Thursday, July 30
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Hilton Paper Valley Hotel Ballroom, Appleton

We hope to see you there!

07/28/2026

Due to storm damage to our building, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

While our physical office is closed, our team is still here for you. We remain available by phone, email, and online to support individuals living with dementia, care partners, and families.

📞 920-225-1711
📧 [email protected]

We will continue to share updates regarding program locations, schedule changes, and our office reopening as more information becomes available.

07/27/2026

❗PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS: Tuesday July 28th❗

Our hearts are with everyone in our community who was impacted by today’s tornado. We know many families, businesses, and organizations are facing devastating damage. We are keeping each of you in our thoughts.

We’re grateful to share that everyone at Fox Valley Memory Project is safe. While we are incredibly thankful for that, our building sustained damage that now needs to be assessed.

As a result, all programs scheduled for tomorrow at both our main location (at the Goodwill NCW Campus) and the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center have been canceled.

At this time, we are assessing the extent of the damage. Additional program cancellations may be necessary, and we will share updates as soon as we have more information.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. Please stay safe and continue to look out for one another. 💙

07/27/2026

Like many in our community, we were impacted by this afternoon’s tornado and power outage. Thankfully, everyone is safe, including the participants who were with us at the time.

We have some minor damage and are assessing the building. Thank you to everyone who has checked in—we appreciate your support and will share updates as we have them.