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Big Brothers/Sisters make big difference in kids’ lives

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Building connection through investment

LACF’s first social impact investment in Haven on Main is helping create inclusive housing — and a stronger, more connected La Crosse Community is built in the spaces where lives intersect — where people find common ground and begin to [...]
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LACF welcomes new impact specialist

La Crosse Area Community Foundation has welcomed Keli Frigo as its new impact specialist. She succeeds Ellen Heydon, who recently transitioned to a new professional opportunity. Frigo brings nearly two decades of experience in communications, [...]
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Why funding nonprofit overhead matters more than you might think

Not long ago, someone asked me what percentage of their donation “actually goes to the cause” and how much is “just overhead”. I get that question a lot. Maybe you’ve wondered the same thing. The idea is that dollars spent on overhead are [...]
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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 […]

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