Grant Stories
HorseSense begins move to new home with help from La Crosse Area Community Foundation grant
One by one (or in this case, two by two), HorseSense’s horses are making the trip to their new home this week, marking the first journey in a horse trailer the organization can finally call its own. A $14,000 grant from La Crosse Area Community Foundation made the purchase possible, giving HorseSense dedicated transportation for…
New teen support group fills critical gap for abuse survivors in La Crosse area
La Crosse Area Community Foundation grant supports new Family & Children’s Center program A new support group for teens who have experienced abuse launched in La Crosse this month, creating a resource that local families, schools, therapists, and youth advocates have long said is needed. The program is supported by a $64,680 grant from La…
Come for Supper feeds more than hunger
A weekly community meal in La Crosse By the time the doors open at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, people are already waiting outside Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in La Crosse. They come for a meal, yes, but also for something harder to name. They come for a place where they are greeted, respected, and welcomed exactly…
$25,000 grant supports diaper access for area families
La Crosse Area Community Foundation has awarded a $25,212 grant to The Parenting Place to support its community diaper bank, helping meet a growing and urgent need among families across the Coulee Region. The grant comes as demand for diapers continues to rise. Nationally, one in two families with young children struggles to afford enough…
The stories we share
Hamilton Literacy Resources project brings books home and people together When the School District of La Crosse’s elementary library team planned to bring author and illustrator Angela Dominguez to area schools this winter, they saw an opportunity to make reading a community celebration. Thanks to a microgrant from La Crosse Area Community Foundation, that idea…
A grant that helps veterans find their way back
Foundation support strengthens outreach for the La Crosse Area Veterans Mentor Program A recent microgrant from La Crosse Area Community Foundation is helping the La Crosse Area Veterans Mentor Program reach more veterans in need — and the families who love them. With foundation support, the organization is upgrading its website, software, and training tools…
Measuring what matters: How a local sculpture connects Onalaska
Made possible through a grant from La Crosse Area Community Foundation, Onalaska Art Keepers brought “Calibration” — a graceful, light-catching sculpture by local artist Luke Achterberg — to life at the city’s southern gateway. The project celebrates creativity, community pride, and the joy that comes when neighbors join together to make something beautiful for everyone…
Building a better path
How the Mental Health Coalition is reimagining justice for people in crisis When someone in crisis encounters the justice system, the difference between care and punishment often comes down to understanding. For too long, people living with mental illness have been met with handcuffs instead of help — landing in jail cells that were never…
Guided by scent, powered by community
How La Crosse’s K-9 unit supports community and dementia care When a person with dementia goes missing, time matters. Confusion, memory loss, and vulnerability, especially in extreme temperatures, can quickly turn a wandering incident into a crisis. That’s where La Crosse Police Officer Riley Carroll and his K-9 partner, Nash, come in. K-9 tracking: A…
Grant expands inclusive opportunities for neurodivergent individuals
La Crosse grant supports creative inclusion for neurodivergent youth La Crosse Area Community Foundation today announced a grant that will fund more inclusive experiences for youth and young adults who are neurodivergent. The $10,000 grant is funding Islands of Brilliance’s La Crosse-based Brilliant Fellows program, where trained facilitators lead creative workshops designed to build connection,…