The Temptations, Blind Boys of Alabama Among 'Feed The Body, Feed The Soul' Events at Fox Cities P.A.C.

Oshkosh Corporation, Fox Communities Credit Union, and Refuge Foundation for the Arts have announced a new partnership celebrating a holistic approach to strengthening our community. Through a series of events titled Feed The Body, Feed The Soul, the partnership's focus is to raise awareness and funds to assist with basic needs and access to the arts in Northeast Wisconsin.

To kick things off, the groups will host a series of concert experiences at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI on Friday, August 4 featuring The Temptations, Saturday, August 5 featuring Cat Power, and Sunday, August 6 featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama. Each event will also feature many emerging artists, dancers, and speakers.

The benefit concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets start at $29.00, and go on sale June 26 at 10:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster online or by phone and Fox Cities Performing Arts Center ticket office in person or by calling (920) 730-3760. All proceeds will benefit the Refuge Foundation for the Arts, Inc., supporting assistance with basic needs and access to the arts in Northeast Wisconsin.

To purchase tickets, visit foxcitiespac.com. For more information on the Refuge Foundation for the Arts visit www.refugearts.org.

Studies have shown that a child with access to proper nutrition, safe shelter, and a means of creative expression will show increases in brain development, motor skills, critical thinking, and decision making abilities. By feeding them on a holistic level - mind, body, and soul - Feed The Body, Feed The Soul will create a generation of well-rounded individuals and leaders with a sense of value and purpose. Throughout the weekend, music and the arts will inspire individuals to join together to give back to their community by donating their time, talent, and financial support to help knock out hunger in Northeastern Wisconsin.

"Northeast Wisconsin is a great place to live, but it often goes unnoticed that one in five children go to bed hungry every day. We are excited to be part of a solution that can help end cycles of poverty by providing human connection in the forms of time and talent, and funding for key programs", says Wilson Jones, CEO Oshkosh Corporation.

"Music brings people together, makes you smile when you are sad and helps you to forget all of your worries. Nothing is as strong as music for bringing people together to start the conversation on how to help our community heal and grow," says Cathy Gustavson, Vice President of Marketing, Fox Communities Credit Union. "We're proud to be a part of the Refuge Foundation of the Arts that is making Northeast Wisconsin a place to drive to rather than through."

"This is a unique opportunity to holistically address the root causes of issues that many of our community members face every day," says Cory Chisel, President and co-founder of Refuge Foundation for the Arts. "Thanks to our partnerships with Oshkosh Corporation and Fox Communities Credit Union, we are able to lay the foundation for our future generations and participate in the healing of those of us who seek it."

Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation is 100 years strong and continues to make a difference in people's lives. Oshkosh brings together a unique set of integrated capabilities and diverse end markets that, when combined with the Company's MOVE strategy and positive long-term outlook, illustrate why Oshkosh is a different integrated global industrial. The Company is a leader in designing, manufacturing and servicing a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies under the brands of Oshkosh, JLG, Pierce, McNeilus, Jerr-Dan, Frontline, CON-E-CO, London and IMT.

Today, Oshkosh Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company with manufacturing operations on four continents. Its products are recognized around the world for quality, durability and innovation and can be found in more than 150 countries around the globe. As a different integrated global industrial, Oshkosh is committed to making a difference for team members, customers, shareholders, communities and the environment. For more information, please visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.

Fox Communities Credit Union, serving the Northeast Wisconsin communities for over 80 years, has assets of over $1.35 billion and employs more than 360 people. Anyone can join if they live or work in the counties oF Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca or Winnebago. Visit www.foxcu.org for more details.

Refuge Foundation For The Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing sanctuary for the pursuit of creative expression through music and art. Founded in response to the lack of resources available to artists today, it is the mission of The Refuge to offer patronage and opportunity to creators in a supportive and collaborative environment. Bordered by the Fox River in Appleton, WI and built in 1935 by Capuchin-Franciscan monks, our beautiful 33,000 square foot facility houses recording studios, art studios, and artist residences amid ten acres of protected nature, gardens, and orchards. For more information, visit www.refugearts.org.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural education organization located in downtown Appleton, provides a premier venue for live performing arts. Since 2002, the Center has proudly served as a gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities while enhancing a greater understanding and appreciation of life through the live performing arts. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center - Where the Arts Come Alive!

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