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Sunday Market a focal point for renewing Cameron Park
Every Sunday, something special happens in downtown La Crosse. Neighbors catch up over coffee, children dance to live music, local entrepreneurs meet new customers, and Cameron Park fills with activity. Free and open to the public, Sunday Market has quickly become a weekly tradition, bringing together local vendors, fresh food, live entertainment, community organizations and…
Local students formed nonprofit to increase affordable access to healthcare
Six local high school students returned to class this fall with an unusual answer to the familiar question of how they spent their summer: They ran a nonprofit they created to help people find affordable healthcare. With support from a $2,850 grant from La Crosse Area Community Foundation, the students behind SEHAT Inc. spent the…
Local youth spend summer camp learning healthy cooking, farming and sustainable living
Instead of spending the day indoors, dozens of area youth are rolling up their sleeves on a local farm, learning where food comes from and how healthy choices can benefit both their families and the community. The Learn to Live Local Youth Day Camp brings together children in grades 3-6 for two days of hands-on…
Laura Olson brings leadership rooted in listening to Foundation
Collaborative leadership and deep regional commitment A results-oriented executive known for principled leadership and an ability to build trust across complex stakeholder environments, Olson brings more than sixteen years of executive leadership experience, and a leadership style rooted in listening, partnership, and community impact. She has spent more than a decade investing in the region…
Alliance Women’s Clinic helps people from all walks of life
Crisis doesn’t discriminate. It can affect people of any age, income level, background, or circumstance. Yet many misconceptions persist about the women and families facing unexpected pregnancies and other difficult life situations. In this month’s Good Works column, Rachel Smith, regional director of Alliance Women’s Clinic, offers a closer look at the people she serves,…
HorseSense begins move to new home with help from La Crosse Area Community Foundation grant
One by one (or in this case, two by two), HorseSense’s horses are making the trip to their new home this week, marking the first journey in a horse trailer the organization can finally call its own. A $14,000 grant from La Crosse Area Community Foundation made the purchase possible, giving HorseSense dedicated transportation for…
New teen support group fills critical gap for abuse survivors in La Crosse area
La Crosse Area Community Foundation grant supports new Family & Children’s Center program A new support group for teens who have experienced abuse launched in La Crosse this month, creating a resource that local families, schools, therapists, and youth advocates have long said is needed. The program is supported by a $64,680 grant from La…
Generational Philanthropy: Key Points for Professional Advisors
For many clients, wealth is about more than passing down assets. It’s about passing down values, purpose, and opportunities to make a lasting difference. Professional advisors can help clients create a charitable legacy that strengthens family engagement, prepares future generations for responsible stewardship while supporting thoughtful, tax-efficient wealth planning. Include adult children One of…
Transfer of Wealth: An Opportunity for Professional Advisors
Last year, La Crosse Area Community Foundation partnered with several Wisconsin community foundations and the University of Minnesota Extension’s Department of Community Development to analyze the historic transfer of wealth expected in La Crosse County over the coming decades. The findings point to one of the most significant financial planning opportunities many advisors will…
On mission for public to give snakes a fair shake
For many people, the sight of a snake is enough to send them sprinting in the opposite direction. Angela Subjek hopes to slow that reaction long enough for curiosity to take hold. As founder and executive director of Bluff Country Snakes, Subjek introduces people to snakes and other reptiles through educational programs, hands-on experiences and…
