April 10, 2026 | Women's Fund and CESA 6, Neenah Animal Shelter

This episode of Focus Fox Valley highlights two impactful community initiatives in the Fox Valley region. First, the Women's Fund for the Fox Valley region shares its 2026 impact grant awarded to CESA 6 for the 'Unstoppable' event, a career exploration and confidence-building program for young women. Host Haley interviews Cindy Pavelski from CESA 6 and Stacey Hazlett-Rothi from the Women's Fund, discussing how the $2,500 grant empowered girls to hear real-life stories from diverse female professionals, fostering leadership, networking skills, and career exploration in non-traditional fields. The event’s success, marked by enthusiastic engagement and emotional takeaways, underscores the transformative power of mentorship and grant-funded community programs. Later, the show turns to the Neenah Animal Shelter, where executive director Mickey Mueller introduces Wilbur and Priscilla—two senior, bonded cats with playful, sassy personalities who are up for adoption. The episode emphasizes the importance of fostering, especially during kitten and puppy season, and highlights the shelter’s support for foster families through full medical and supply coverage. The segment closes with a lively feature on Jacob’s Meat Market, celebrating their post-Easter specials and community connection. Key takeaways include: 1) Impact grants from the Women's Fund enable transformative youth programs like Unstoppable; 2) Real-life storytelling from women in diverse careers helps young girls envision their futures; 3) Fostering reduces shelter stress and increases adoption success; 4) Senior pets like Wilbur and Priscilla deserve loving homes; 5) Community partnerships—between nonprofits, businesses, and individuals—are essential for local impact. The episode maintains a warm, uplifting tone, celebrating community resilience, compassion, and collaboration.