
Memorial Fund for Dr. Kami Hansen
To support the Hansen family, we are partnering with the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce and have set up a memorial fund. Donations can be made to the Cottage Grove Community Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) and dropped off at the Chamber office (inside the Bank of Sun Prairie, 419 W. Cottage Grove Rd.) or mailed to the Foundation at PO Box 184, Cottage Grove, WI 53527. You can also donate using a credit card by clicking here.
Dr. Kami Hansen is a beloved Cottage Grove community member and dedicated Chamber leader that was fatally struck by a car while walking with her family. She was always striving to better our community & will be dearly missed.

Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting was held on March, 4 2025 at Drumlin Residences.
2024 Accomplishments
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Conducted 4 specific fund raising events
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Raised $24,318 of our goal of $25,000 though fundraisers, donations, and grants
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Continued approving grants for scholarships, food insecurities, and recurring requests
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Doubled donation to CG Food pantry
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Tripled Monona Grove Education Foundation Snack Pack donation
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Supported a ALK Positive Lung Cancer fundraiser - $38,000 raised
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Developed an operational budget and updated our strategic plan
Thank you to our sponsors and to all those that attended. We had a great turnout!
2025 Scholarships
The Cottage Grove Community Foundation is excited to award three scholarships this year to exceptional high school seniors.
The recipients will be announced during Senior Recognition night at Monona Grove High School on Wednesday, May 21st.
Check back this summer as we highlight the students.

COTTAGE GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Foundation strives to enrich the people of Cottage Grove, WI and improve the places in Cottage Grove where we live, work and play.
The Cottage Grove Community Foundation is an approved 501(c)(3).
VISION
Building bridges to strengthen our community.
MISSION
The Cottage Grove Community Foundation will improve the quality of life of the people and the community it serves through the promotion and facilitation of charitable giving.

Photo credit: Robert Bertera Photography
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You can get involved in the foundation by:
-Donating
-Being a recipient of funds
-Letting your friends &
family know about the foundation
-Joining our newsletter
-Adding your name to our volunteer list

Meet Heath Straka
Heath Straka is the Chairman of the
Cottage Grove Community Foundation.
Here is a video introducing you to Heath.
