Holy Family Warming Shelter: When a Community Comes Together to Offer Warmth, Dignity, and Hope
On a cold November night in Fond du Lac, something powerful happened not quietly, but collectively.On November 15, 2023, the Holy Family Warming Shelter opened its doors on First Street, offering safety, warmth, and dignity to adults experiencing homelessness during the harshest winter months. What began as a response to a growing need quickly became […]
Mike’s Music & Sound: A Fond du Lac Music Legacy Still Shaping Wisconsin’s Sound
If you’ve ever visited Fond du Lac and wondered where the heart of the local music scene beats, you don’t have to look far. There’s a small-but-mighty storefront that’s been quietly shaping Wisconsin’s musical story for nearly half a century Mike’s Music & Sound. It’s the kind of place travelers stumble upon and locals swear […]
How ADVOCAP Is Changing Lives in Fond du Lac: A Story of Hope, Opportunity & Community Action
Every community has stories that don’t always make the news. Stories of quiet resilience. Stories of people rebuilding, restarting, or simply trying to find their footing again. Stories of families who want to move forward but aren’t sure where to begin. For nearly 60 years, ADVOCAP has been part of those stories often behind the […]
Finding Your Place on the Page: Inside Lake Literary Center
In every community, there are quiet creatives those who scribble ideas in notebooks, draft poems in the margins of work schedules, or dream of writing a book “someday.” In Fond du Lac County, that someday has finally found a home. Welcome to Lake Literary Center, a small but mighty literary arts center serving writers and […]
Why Shopping Local Matters Today, Tomorrow, and Every Day
Every year, Pink Friday reminds us to shop local first to celebrate the boutiques, makers, and small businesses that give our communities warmth, character, and heart. But here’s the truth: shopping local isn’t just a once-a-year moment.It’s a habit.A mindset.A choice that strengthens our neighborhoods every single day.And right now more than ever those choices […]
More Than Style: How Cloudy Skies Design Boutique Keeps Fond du Lac’s Heart Beating
Style Is Only Half the Story At Cloudy Skies Design Boutique, style is only half the story. The other half? Community. Every time you step into the boutique, you’re doing more than finding a new piece to love you’re helping to keep Fond du Lac’s local heartbeat strong. Community Support = Local First When you […]
Now’s the Time to Discover Cloudy Skies Design Boutique
Discover a Boutique That Feels Different Let’s be honest shopping at big box stores just doesn’t hit the same anymore. The aisles are crowded, the staff is stretched thin, and the options… dare we say it… a little uninspired? If you’ve been craving a shopping experience that feels fresh, inspiring, and personal, now is the […]
The Stevens Family Journey: Farming with Heart at May Hill Farm
Ever wonder where your food really comes from? At May Hill Farm, the answer is simple: straight from a family who raises it with care, integrity, and love. Located just outside of Lomira, Wisconsin, Joe and Carrie Stevens are proud to run their family farm alongside their three kids. Their mission? To provide high-quality, pasture-raised […]
No Veteran Left Behind: Inside Fond du Lac County Veterans Services
This week on Fondy Famous, we’re proud to feature an organization whose mission is rooted in gratitude, honor, and action Fond du Lac County Veterans Services. Behind the scenes of this essential office is a team working tirelessly to support those who have served. We had the privilege of sitting down with David Tellefsen, Director […]
From Sweet Memories to Mini Masterpieces: Meet Sprinkles Mini Doughnuts
There’s something about doughnuts that just feels like home and for the woman behind Sprinkles Mini Doughnuts, that feeling is more than nostalgia. It’s part of her story. This week on Fondy Famous, we’re shining the spotlight on Sprinkles Mini Doughnuts, a bite-sized treat with a big heart (and even bigger flavor). These colorful, festive […]