Salon a hub for community engagement: Choya Woods
Community engagement, inclusivity at core of business model As the founder of Melanin Beauty Bar, Choya Woods has created a space not just for beauty services but also as a […]
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Bringing La Crosse Black history to life: Darrell Ferguson
Children’s books to capture La Crosse Black history stories Since 2018, the Enduring Families Project, founded by Denise Christy Moss and Rebecca Mormann-Krieger, has worked to build a more cohesive […]
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Always learning about Black history: Walfsty Pierre
Every month is Black History Month For Northside Elementary social worker and family man Walfsty Pierre, every month is Black History Month. Pierre, who juggles his professional duties with active […]
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First Friend program bears fruit: Beth Franklin
Program builds social capital to attract, retain talent In today’s competitive job market, where workforce shortages are increasingly prevalent, innovative talent attraction and retention strategies are crucial. One effective way […]
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Faith a part of building strong communities: Pastor Mark Kvale
Building social capital second nature to faith communities Pastor Mark Kvale, who leads English Lutheran Church in La Crosse, Wisconsin, knows the role of faith in helping build strong communities. […]
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Third places, where everybody knows your name: Rick Kyte
Where camaraderie and connection thrive Imagine a place beyond the familiarity of home and the routine of work that blends the comfort of the known with the excitement of the […]
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Fostering community, inclusion and equity in La Crosse: Dina Zavala
Social capital the ‘glue’ for fostering community La Crosse resident Dina Zavala, an immigrant woman from Honduras, brings unique perspectives to social capital discussions. As the vice president for inclusion, […]
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While La Crosse Community Foundation is best known for grantmaking, supporting local nonprofits, and managing charitable funds well, it has an even bigger goal: making our community the best place […]
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