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Third Space: Indy bookstore cultivates community connections

A favorite third space in La Crosse, Pearl Street Books serves as a backdrop for owner Beth Hartung.
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LACF launches new grant program

New grants program awards $300,000 in first year La Crosse Area Community Foundation today announced its latest initiative to strengthen the local nonprofit sector — a new grants program the Capacity Building Grant program. The program is [...]
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Donating with a bang — Make your year-end giving count

Maximize your year-end giving impact As the year draws to a close, many donors reflect on how they can make a difference through charitable giving. In fact, nearly one-third of all charitable donations in the U.S. happen in December, and many [...]
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Why House Your Donor Advised Fund at a Community Foundation?

Seven reasons a community foundation may be your best choice for a donor advised fund When it comes to charitable giving, a donor advised fund is one of the most flexible and effective tools available. A DAF allows you to set aside assets for [...]
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Friends’ Forever Gift: The Judy and David Bouffleur Fund Read Full Story Long-Time Donors Use QCDs to Give More, Gain More Read Full Story Sandy Castek’s Mission for Mothers Read Full Story Featured Donor Stories Our donors are catalysts for good today, and for generations to come. Read More The Uncommon Philanthropy of Marta & Bill Read Full Story

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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 […]

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