Good Works

From haircuts to community meetups, Felix Murphy creates spaces where difference is celebrated and belonging is a given Felix Murphy isn’t trying to blend in — and that’s exactly what makes his contributions to the La Crosse area so valuable. As a neurodivergent hairstylist, owner of Misfits Hair Studio and a board member at The […]

La Crosse Local is an online hub that connects people with the events, businesses, and stories shaping the Coulee Region. Part of a broader network of hyperlocal sites, it offers a steady stream of timely, relevant content to strengthen community ties and highlight what makes the places here distinct. At the center of this effort […]

World Champion logroller growing a sport and strengthening a community Livi Pappadopolous doesn’t just keep her balance on a log — she’s also mastered the art of building and sustaining a thriving community. As founder and director of Coulee Region Logrolling, and a six-time Logrolling World Champion, Pappadopolous has turned a niche sport into a […]

Carrie Thompson and Sustainability Institute connect people, ideas, and action Picture a community where clean air and fresh water aren’t just a dream but a shared goal. The Sustainability Institute, led by Executive Director Carrie Thompson, is on a mission to make that vision a reality. Since 2012, the institute has connected people, ideas, and […]

La Crosse Links welcomes and connects newcomers Moving to a new community can be daunting. It can feel like starting over when you don’t have a network of friends, know which accountant to hire, or where best to get your children involved in after-school activities. But a new program in the La Crosse area is […]

Coulee Region Immigration Task Force helps immigrants integrate into community The Coulee Region Immigration Task Force knows the cultural and economic vitality immigrants have to offer the region. That’s why they’re dedicated to supporting these individuals by advocating for their rights, educating the public, and helping immigrants integrate into the local area. Through partnerships with […]

Domestic violence affects victim, family, community In La Crosse County, as in communities across the nation, sexual and domestic abuse affects thousands of individuals, many of whom suffer in silence. Research indicates that one in five women will experience physical assault by an intimate partner during her lifetime. The impact of this violence goes beyond […]

Downtown bookstore serves as a third space Pearl Street Books owner Beth Hartung has created a uniquely welcoming space in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The independent bookstore not only curates new and used books; it cultivates community connections and a joy for reading. Since acquiring Pearl Street Books in 2021, Hartung has turned it into a […]

Finding its groove After 15 years of throwing dance parties for people with special needs, their loved ones, and the entire community, Everybody Can Dance has undeniably found its groove. The nonprofit organization hosts two dances annually in La Crosse, Wisconsin — one in late April and the Oktoberfest Special Fester Ball in early September […]

Hmong community integral to La Crosse The Hmong people are an integral part of the greater La Crosse community, and Mai Tia Yang, serving as both a board member and program manager at the Hmong Cultural & Community Center, embodies this connection. Through her and others’ leadership, the center champions a mission to strengthen community […]