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Hmong center strengthens local bonds
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…
UW-La Crosse Asian Latinx African Native American+ Womxn group offers opportunity to explore identity
ALANA, an inclusive, empowering space At the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, ALANA is more than an acronym. It’s an organization created for Asian Latinx African Native American+ Womxn to serve as an inclusive and empowering space for women of color and their allies on campus. They aim to foster a supportive community that…
Grant Funds Outdoor Skills and Character Pop-up Camps
Free pop-up camps to be held throughout La Crosse County More than 350 local youth will be able to attend free outdoor skills and character day camps this summer. La Crosse Area Community Foundation provided a $10,000 grant to the Gateway Area Council, Scouting America, to create and host the camps across several communities in…
La Crosse Area Community Foundation: New Name, New Look
La Crosse Community Foundation becomes La Crosse Area Community Foundation Much like when you encounter an old friend who looks refreshed and rejuvenated but you can’t quite pinpoint what’s different, our updated name and look carry a similar subtle yet weighty message. Our new name, tagline, and logo may seem like small changes at first glance,…
Tom and Trudy Kennedy honored with 2024 Forever Friends Award
La Crosse Community Foundation names 2024 Forever Friends When he was 12, Tom Kennedy’s grandfather told him something that has guided his life ever since: “Never forget if you do the right thing, you’ll get the right outcomes.” That one sentence has served as a guide ever since, shaping a lifetime of philanthropy and service…
Friends of the Blufflands dedicated to preservation
Fostering a life-supporting ecosystem Committed to preservation, Friends of the Blufflands has significantly affected the greater La Crosse area. Through forest management, prairie restoration, and the careful handling of native species, the grassroots nonprofit organization is working to protect and foster a local ecosystem that supports both wildlife and community life. Mike O’Brien is a…
Wildlife refuge an emblem of conservation success
Friends of the Refuge — Mississippi River Pools 7 & 8 As the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge celebrates its 100th anniversary, it’s an emblem of conservation success along Wisconsin’s western border. The longest contiguous river refuge in the continental U.S., it offers sanctuary to diverse wildlife and provides over 3.7 million…
Friends of River Marsh protect wetlands
La Crosse River Marsh, an important local resource Based at the confluence of the La Crosse and Mississippi Rivers is a thousand-acre ecological gem: the La Crosse River Marsh. The marsh supports a diverse range of wildlife and vegetation while providing cleaner water, recreational opportunities and critical flood mitigation for the city of La Crosse….
Prairie Enthusiasts work for ecological diversity
Preserving prairie lands In today’s world of rapidly changing landscapes, where concrete and steel often take precedence over green fields and blue skies, The Prairie Enthusiasts stand firm and committed as ever to maintaining the driftless region’s ecological diversity, which sometimes seems teetering on the edge of memory. Their work is crucial because preserving prairie…
Women’s business group opening doors for the overlooked
WWBIC provides resources to build equity, self-sufficiency For nearly 40 years, the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation has been opening doors for those overlooked by traditional financial systems. Focusing on women, people of color, veterans, and individuals in rural or low-wealth communities, WWBIC provides access to financial capital and educational resources to build equity, economic…