Good morning, Appleton.

Local nonprofits and community groups are offering emergency housing and vital resources to 17 refugee families displaced by a July 28 tornado in Menasha.

World Relief (non-profit) joined with Airbnb.org and local partners to provide translated updates for non-English speakers amid ongoing challenges.

Eight local breweries have collaborated to create Fox Valley Strong Pale Ale & all proceeds will aid tornado victims; the beer will be available at all eight locations beginning Sept.

4 with a goal of raising at least $10,000.

Menasha and Volunteer Fox Cities are calling for extra volunteers to help clean up tornado damage with six events scheduled from today at Clovis Grove Park to Aug.

29 at the Jefferson Distribution Center. More slots remain available despite over 6000 people having already volunteered + officials need additional help.

Miller Electric Manufacturing held its groundbreaking on an $8.4 million, 7,500 sqft expansion on Communication Drive following storm damage last month; the project, which will create 15 to 20 jobs, will see construction begin mid-September — it is expected to finish by the end of July.

Appleton Common Council approved a waiver for a women's rights rally at Houdini Plaza next Wednesday, Aug.

26 at 4:30 p.m. despite a late permit application, and the decision calls for clearer rules after a similar incident earlier this year.

Appleton Police increased enforcement of vehicle noise downtown by issuing 306 violations between January and May—a 43% rise compared to prior periods despite unchanged complaint levels, according to data shared by the Health and Police Departments.

UW Health Kids pediatrician Megan Yanny urges parents in Northeast Wisconsin to ease back-to-school anxiety by reviewing school routines with their children and setting healthy screen time limits for a smoother transition.

Her advice helps prepare students before school resumes.

The Fox Cities Marathon returns for its 35th year on the weekend starting Sept.

18 — it will feature a Kids Fun Run, 5K, and full marathon as local runners and community cheer on participants.