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Tom and Judy Sleik named 2026 Forever Friends Award recipients
La Crosse Area Community Foundation honors lifelong commitment to community and giving Tom and Judy Sleik have spent a lifetime showing up for their community — a commitment now being recognized. La Crosse Area Community Foundation has named the Sleiks as its 2026 Forever Friends Award recipients. The award honors individuals who have made lasting…
Hmong center serves many roles for community
For many families in the Coulee Region, the Hmong Cultural & Community Center serves as both a gathering place and a bridge — connecting generations to language, traditions, and shared history while helping younger community members stay rooted in their cultural identity. Through educational programming, cultural events, and community support, the center preserves traditions that…
Answering nature’s call: Local woman protects environment
Some people find their calling in a single moment. For Roz Schnick, it began early, and it never let go. A lifelong advocate for the environment, Schnick has spent decades working at the intersection of science, stewardship and community action. Her work spans local, regional, national, and international efforts, all grounded in a simple idea:…
From Conversation to Connection: Introducing the “For Good, Forever” Podcast
Hello, friends. At La Crosse Area Community Foundation, our work has always been rooted in connection. We connect people to causes they care about. We connect generosity to opportunity. And more often than not, we connect those things through stories. Because stories are where the work becomes real. They’re how we understand why someone gives,…
Come for Supper feeds more than hunger
A weekly community meal in La Crosse By the time the doors open at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, people are already waiting outside Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in La Crosse. They come for a meal, yes, but also for something harder to name. They come for a place where they are greeted, respected, and welcomed exactly…
Al Wieser: So they aren’t forgotten
For Al Wieser Jr., the goal was never simply to give back. It was to make sure two people would be remembered, not just now, but long into the future. To do that, he established two endowed funds at La Crosse Area Community Foundation. One fund carries the name of his wife, Karen, who was…
$25,000 grant supports diaper access for area families
La Crosse Area Community Foundation has awarded a $25,212 grant to The Parenting Place to support its community diaper bank, helping meet a growing and urgent need among families across the Coulee Region. The grant comes as demand for diapers continues to rise. Nationally, one in two families with young children struggles to afford enough…
Chariots4Hope-WI
In garages and parking lots across our community, something steady and practical is happening, and it’s changing lives in ways most of us rarely see. Chariots4Hope helps people move forward by providing reliable vehicles when transportation stands in the way. What begins with a set of keys grows into something larger: education, mentorship, accountability, and…
Jan Brock’s five decades of community service
For nearly five decades, Jan Brock has simply shown up for the community she calls home. A longtime resident of Onalaska, Jan’s story is one of consistency — working with others, contributing where she can, and being part of the many groups that make community life richer and more connected. From arts and education to…
Celebrating a Trusted Partner in Philanthropy: Maureen Kinney
La Crosse Area Community Foundation is grateful to partner with professional advisors who help clients turn charitable intentions into meaningful impact. These partnerships are essential in ensuring philanthropy is thoughtful, effective, and aligned with the needs of our community. One such partner is Maureen Kinney, whose long-standing relationship with LACF has strengthened charitable giving across…