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Scholarship Story: Donald P. Weber Veteran Scholarship
Meet the 2021 Donald P. Weber Veteran Scholarship recipient Natasha Normand, a student in Western Technical College’s Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technical Program, was the 2021 recipient of a Donald P. Weber Veteran Scholarship from La Crosse Community Foundation. The scholarship fund was moved to the foundation in 2017, and provides three annual (and renewable!)…
Grant Highlight: West Salem Schools- A Culture for Human Connection
Addressing childhood mental health as a community It’s no secret the lasting effects of a worldwide pandemic has created havoc for our youth and their mental health that will continue to unfold for years to come. That’s why the West Salem School District is taking a holistic approach to better understand how mental health is…
Which fund type is right for you?
Whether you are thinking of starting a fund soon, or just want to better understand options for the future, this quiz is for you. The quiz will help match you to the best fund type based on your gift type, charitable interest areas, and grantmaking preferences. Donors to the Foundation can create a fund that…
Budgeting for Charitable Giving
April is financial literacy month which makes it a great time to take a fresh look at your financial planning and budgeting. As you do so, don’t forget to include charitable giving in your process. Here are a few helpful ways to think about how to plan for your philanthropy: Deciding how much to give…
Grant Highlight: Habitat for Humanity
A safe place to call home Over the past almost two years the “safer at home” tagline has become such a prominent message. It’s brought to light the very importance of creating safe and affordable places for families to call home. This is why the mission of Habitat for Humanity is so important; “Seeking to…
Who is La Crosse Community Foundation and what do we do?
La Crosse Community Foundation: A Deep Dive Give us 3 minutes of your time to check out this fun video and we’ll tell you exactly who La Crosse Community Foundation is and what we do. Plus, you get to see our very own Jamie Schloegel as a cartoon character. ? Learn even more about…
Winter grant award announcement!
Announcing the first quarter grants awarded in 2022! Our first competitive grant round of the year closed January 15. We are excited to announce the most recent group of LCF grantees. A total of $219,438 was awarded from the $353,709 requested of standard and mini grants. We are so grateful for all of those who…
Grant Story: Enduring Families Project
Under the fiscal sponsorship of the La Crosse County Historical Society, the Enduring Families Project (EFP) has been sharing the local history of African-Americans and other non-white settlers through public school-based educational programs and community-based historical reenactments. Thanks to the dream and hard-work of two retired Milwaukee public high school teachers, Denise Christy Moss and…
30 New funds in 2021!
New funds at La Crosse Community Foundation Ready for some great news? With the help of generous donors, we started 30 new funds in 2021! And, we’re on trend to have even more established in 2022. We have five main fund types, and plenty of options to help donors achieve their charitable goals. Check out…
Introducing the Nonprofit Organization Self-Assessment Tool
La Crosse Community Foundation’s very own Nonprofit Self-Assessment Tool After much time spent searching to find a nonprofit assessment tool that would help nonprofits assess the health of their organization and operations, and ultimately coming up short, we decided to make our own Nonprofit Organization Self-Assessment Tool. We are excited to announce that it’s live…