Gretta Kraus looks back on year as LCF’s first Community Engaged Fellow
Longtime La Crosse educators Ron and Jane Rada started the Community Engaged Fellowships initiative last year to provide three one-year fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students. Described as a closely mentored […]
More »With grant from La Crosse Community Foundation, the Y cuts ribbon on a new community service
With a $40,000 grant from the La Crosse Community Foundation, La Crosse Area Family Y cut the ribbon on a new van today, representing the “Y on the Fly” program […]
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Local choir receives La Crosse Community Foundation grant; still needs more support
The La Crosse Community Foundation today announced a grant to help improve the quality of life for people with dementia. The Giving Hearts Choir will receive $2,500 to help with […]
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La Crosse Community Foundation appoints donor services coordinator
The La Crosse Community Foundation has promoted Office Manager Sherry Beames to donor services coordinator. In her new role, Beames will serve as the primary stewardship advisor for the foundation’s […]
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Maximize Your Charitable Impact With Tax-Advantaged Giving
Tax Planning for Charitable Giving With tax day this month, many people are considering ways to reduce their tax burden and meet their financial goals. By using tax-advantaged giving strategies, […]
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La Crosse Community Foundation announces new grants and scholarships manager
The La Crosse Community Foundation has hired Lauren Journot as its new grants and scholarships manager. In her new role, Journot is the primary contact for organizations interested in applying […]
More »La Crosse Community Foundation receives $3.2 million legacy gift for to advance arts education
No one knew the size of Ron Burman’s legacy gift until last week Retired University of Wisconsin – La Crosse English professor Ronald Burman had a surprise in store for […]
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Grant Story: One Homeless Outreach Team, Impacting Hundreds
The Homeless Outreach Team at Independent Living Resources offers a low barrier connection between unsheltered individuals and supports necessary to find housing and community resources. Independent Living Resources (ILR) is […]
More »Forever Society Spotlight: Remembering Ron Burman, and his beloved wife Valerie
Friends from all over the world gathered in late January for Ron Burman’s funeral. He passed peacefully on January 5 at the age of 89, leaving behind a charitable legacy […]
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2023 Winter Grant Award Announcement
Our first competitive grant round of the year closed January 15; bringing in requests from over 20 local nonprofit organizations. Our grant committee and board worked together to award over […]
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