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Ways to GiveFinding my place
When I boarded the flight from India to the United States, I carried more than just suitcases — I carried dreams, worries, and a deep desire to belong somewhere, somehow, far from everything familiar. As an international student, we face [...]
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What today’s philanthropy trends mean for tomorrow’s nonprofits
How to adapt your strategy and deepen your impact
Philanthropy today is shaped by urgency, innovation, and a redefinition of what it means to do good, and nonprofits that understand and adapt to these shifts are seeing deeper engagement and greater [...]
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The quiet power of kindness
Kindness begins with a gift; nonprofits turn it into action
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” – Plato
At La Crosse Area Community Foundation, we have the privilege of spreading kindness thanks to our generous [...]
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See All StoriesGrant expands inclusive opportunities for neurodivergent individuals
La Crosse grant supports creative inclusion for neurodivergent youth La Crosse Area Community Foundation today announced a grant that will fund more inclusive experiences for youth and young adults who are neurodivergent. The $10,000 grant is funding Islands of Brilliance’s La Crosse-based Brilliant Fellows program, where trained facilitators lead creative workshops designed to build connection, […]
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