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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 […]

Viterbo University Center for Professional Learning and La Crosse Community Foundation last night awarded Certificates in Nonprofit Leadership Development to 16 area nonprofit leaders. The cohort gathered at Viterbo to discuss their capstone projects and celebrate completion of the program. A joint program of the foundation and the university, the nonprofit leadership development program covers […]

Community relationships can change everything An equitable, sustainable, and vibrant community thrives on unity, compassion, and a sense of collective purpose. To that end, the La Crosse Community Foundation is excited to unveil a new strategic plan soon that centers on the importance of authentic, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationships – otherwise known as social […]

La Crosse Community Foundation is jumping into spring with a HUGE list of grant announcements! This year is unique because we are in the middle of revamping our grant making process to align with our new strategic plan. Please know, we’re not throwing out the entire grant process. We’re evolving to better meet the needs […]

From Bookworm to Benefactor: Mary Veldey transforms lives through books For Mary Veldey, saying books are good is like saying the ocean is a puddle; it’s a vast understatement that fails to capture the immeasurable depths and transformative power that stories hold within their pages. Books are a way to travel anywhere in the world, […]

Give Warmth Campaign ensures no one’s left out in the cold We are immensely grateful to each and every one of you for the overwhelming support you showed during our Give Warmth campaign this Giving Tuesday. Thanks to your generosity, we achieved our ambitious goal of raising $50,000. Your contributions will make a significant difference […]

In 2000, the Corrine Zielke Fund was established by a bequest from Corrine to start a baseball grant program at LCF. In 2023, the La Crosse Community Foundation Board of Directors voted to formally expand this fund to include those serving youth through baseball and/or softball. Grants support projects and programs in La Crosse County. […]

As the temperatures get colder, we have the opportunity to welcome autumn and a season of gratitude. The end of 2023 is near, and we are excited to share La Crosse Community Foundation awarded $293,268 in quarter four. When you review the full list of grants below, we know you will agree with us that […]

Last week La Crosse Community Foundation and Great Rivers United Way announced the “Give Warmth” campaign, a collaborative fundraising effort to address a critical need: keeping our neighbors sheltered and safe during the cold months ahead. We are impressed by the great response and have received some thoughtful questions that we want to ensure are […]