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Grant story: Spay and neuter surgeries at Coulee Region Humane Society
Coulee Region Humane Society – Sheltering our furry friends Coulee Region Humane Society has lovingly cared for animals in our community for decades. They take in all stray and surrendered animals from young to old, healthy to sick, friendly to aggressive, small to large — allowing every animal a safe refuge regardless of its circumstance….
New funds started in second quarter
Announcing nine new funds in second quarter Please join us in welcoming the following group of new fund holders to the LCF family! Nine new funds were approved by our board of directors in May. We are incredibly grateful for all those who’ve made the choice to work with us to make a big impact…
Spring grant award announcement
Grants awarded! Our second competitive grant round of the year closed April 15, and we are thrilled to announce the most recent group of LCF grantees. A total of $277,826 was awarded in response to the $963,546 requested. We are grateful for all those who have contributed to LCF for helping us respond to community…
Grant Story: AVCAP’s search and rescue drone team
LCF grant supports area’s first search and rescue drone team – with youth at the controls With a grant from the La Crosse Community Foundation, AVCAP and the La Crosse Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol recently trained the area’s first volunteer search and rescue drone team. Comprising about a dozen youth, adult and…
Grant Story: Cameron Park Farmer’s Market
Cameron Park Farmer’s Market Grant A year ago, in the midst of heightening concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cameron Park Farmer’s Market was trying to figure out how they could safely open with adherence to all the new safety standards to ensure a safe market for customer and vendors. Budgeting ahead for a possible…
2020 Grants and Scholarships
Grants and scholarship awards total $2M more than 2019 $4,318,863 was awarded in grants and scholarships in 2020, which is $2,000,000 more than in 2019! This total includes grants and scholarships from all of our fund types: designated, donor advised, scholarship, unrestricted, and field of interest. Some of these grants are considered competitive grants, or…
Which fund type is right for you?
How to choose a fund type If you’re thinking about starting a fund at La Crosse Community Foundation, and not sure which fund type would be best for your charitable goals, you’re in luck! This fun quiz is for you! And when you’re ready to pick up the phone and get started, we’re here to…
United Ways and community foundations: What’s the difference?
Understanding United Ways and community foundations One of the most frequently asked questions I get from folks is how does the community foundation differ from United Way? It is a great question, and one of my favorites to explain. Both organizations are important resources to our region and bring to the table different approaches to…
It’s scholarship season!
Springtime means scholarship season is here! Well, it’s finally spring, and this year we have the added bonus of thawing out from the COVID freeze. As life slowly returns to normal and schools resume proms and sporting events, we also have scholarship award nights to look forward to! Every high school, college, and university in…
La Crosse Community Foundation’s Forever Society
Do good here forever with the Forever Society La Crosse Community Foundation celebrated its 90th birthday in 2020, and it seems like we’ve been around forever! Our age makes us one of the oldest community foundations in the nation, and because of our longevity, we have earned the respect and trust of many who then…