The road that led to Bertie
Meet the office mascot In March, as showchoir season was in full swing, we found ourselves heading home from a long, high-energy weekend in Iowa. It was the break of […]
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Carol Taebel named 2025 Forever Friends Award recipient
La Crosse Area Community Foundation honors educator and community champion La Crosse Area Community Foundation honored Carol Taebel, a beloved educator, volunteer, and lifelong advocate for community and compassion, with […]
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Celebrating Juneteenth Through Community Art
Launching a Juneteenth community art project in La Crosse On Juneteenth in 2023, we launched something special. At La Crosse Area Community Foundation, we believe art has the power to […]
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Norah Miller steps into community engagement at LACF
La Crosse Area Community Foundation is excited to welcome Norah Miller as this year’s Community Engaged Fellow! Originally from Menomonee Falls, Norah attends the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, […]
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The frigid weather is finally behind us and the sun is giving Vitamin D that is life-giving, warming, and energizing! As the pollinators and plants move into the next season, […]
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Stronger communities start with stronger connections
The role of bridging social capital in creating a more resilient community At La Crosse Area Community Foundation, we often talk about the importance of connection. That’s because connections — […]
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LACF and Viterbo University award Certificates in Nonprofit Leadership Development
Sixteen area nonprofit leaders have earned a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Development, a joint program of the La Crosse Area Community Foundation and Viterbo University. The 2024-2025 cohort gathered on […]
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Finding 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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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