La Crosse Nonprofits Set Vibe for Community Grants
New community grants program created by and for local nonprofits As many local nonprofits know, La Crosse Area Community Foundation took a break from grantmaking earlier this year to listen, learn, and evolve our community grant processes. During that time, we learned much from nonprofit representatives in our community, including directors, board volunteers, and paid […]
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Community Engaged Fellowship Benefits LACF and Student
Community Engaged Fellow Nainil “NJ” Jariwala at La Crosse Area Community Foundation is wrapping up his first quarter with us as a new school season is about to begin. Here he shares what he’s accomplished and learned so far. Lucky for us, he’ll be with us through spring semester 2025. LACF Community Engaged Fellowship Experience: […]
More »Community Screening: “Join or Die”
La Crosse Area Community Foundation and DB Reinhart Center for Ethics in Leadership Present Free Movie & Pizza Night La Crosse Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University, will host a special screening for the award-winning documentary “Join or Die.” The critically acclaimed film, which […]
More »La Crosse Area Community Foundation Expands Team
La Crosse Area Community Foundation has expanded its team. Ellen Heydon is the foundation’s new grants specialist, and Andi Reisdorf is its new donor services specialist. The expansion comes as LACF has experienced significant growth in the last five years, adding more than 100 new funds and three new affiliate partner organizations. Heydon brings over […]
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Impact Investing 2.0
Creating Positive Change and Financial Return The word ‘investment’ has evolved to mean much more than just financial success. One prime example of this new understanding is impact investing. It suggests our investment choices today should work towards a better, more equitable and sustainable future. In this future, an ‘investor’ is someone who not only […]
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La Crosse Area Community Foundation: New Name, New Look
La Crosse Community Foundation becomes La Crosse Area Community Foundation Much like when you encounter an old friend who looks refreshed and rejuvenated but you can’t quite pinpoint what’s different, our updated name and look carry a similar subtle yet weighty message. Our new name, tagline, and logo may seem like small changes at first glance, […]
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Clearwater Farm Creates New Wetland Habitat, Education Space
With grant funding from La Crosse Community Foundation, Clearwater Farm is developing a new wetland habitat and education space. The project aims to educate the community about the importance of wetlands and sustainable practices while providing a hands-on learning environment for all ages. La Crosse Community Foundation announced the grant today at the Wetland Habitat […]
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Meet Our New Community Engaged Fellow
La Crosse Community Foundation is excited to welcome Nainil “NJ” Jariwala as this year’s Community Engaged Fellow! Originally from India, NJ moved to the U.S. two years ago to study business analytics and finance at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He’s already making a mark there, currently serving as president of the International […]
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New mental health crisis stabilization facility coming to La Crosse
The greater La Crosse area will have a new resource for people experiencing mental health crises next month. Community grants, including one for $50,000 from La Crosse Community Foundation, have paved the way for a new Tellurian Behavioral Health stabilization facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Tellurian Behavioral Health offers an innovative and urgently needed alternative […]
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Foundation Fundamentals Quiz
Test your understanding of community foundations Welcome to our “Foundation Fundamentals — Understanding Community Foundations” quiz, where curiosity meets community, and every question is a step closer to understanding the impact these organizations have on our neighborhoods and lives. From the nuts and bolts of our operations to the impact of our work, each question […]
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