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 […]
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YWCA La Crosse executive works to balance gender inequities
YWCA La Crosse’s Laurie Cooper Stoll a lifelong activist As executive director of YWCA La Crosse, Laurie Cooper Stoll champions the elimination of racism, the empowerment of women, and peace, […]
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Women’s Fund aids women in building social capital
Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse embodies social capital In many ways, the Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse embodies social capital. For 25 years, the organization has been working […]
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League of Women Voters defending democracy
League of Women Voters show the power of social capital Even after 100-plus years, the League of Women Voters still exemplifies the resilience and collaboration of the suffrage movement that […]
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Supportive community leads multicultural students down the right track: Reg Hawkins
Building a supportive community for diverse students As assistant director of retention at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Reg Hawkins plays a critical role in guiding multicultural students toward a […]
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Salon a hub for community engagement: Choya Woods
Community engagement, inclusivity at core of business model As the founder of Melanin Beauty Bar, Choya Woods has created a space not just for beauty services but also as a […]
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Bringing La Crosse Black history to life: Darrell Ferguson
Children’s books to capture La Crosse Black history stories Since 2018, the Enduring Families Project, founded by Denise Christy Moss and Rebecca Mormann-Krieger, has worked to build a more cohesive […]
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Always learning about Black history: Walfsty Pierre
Every month is Black History Month For Northside Elementary social worker and family man Walfsty Pierre, every month is Black History Month. Pierre, who juggles his professional duties with active […]
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First Friend program bears fruit: Beth Franklin
Program builds social capital to attract, retain talent In today’s competitive job market, where workforce shortages are increasingly prevalent, innovative talent attraction and retention strategies are crucial. One effective way […]
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Faith a part of building strong communities: Pastor Mark Kvale
Building social capital second nature to faith communities Pastor Mark Kvale, who leads English Lutheran Church in La Crosse, Wisconsin, knows the role of faith in helping build strong communities. […]
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