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. It’s more than just religious beliefs; it’s a foundation for shared values and principles that bond communities. Kvale’s approach to faith is rooted in inclusivity […]
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Third places, where everybody knows your name: Rick Kyte
Where camaraderie and connection thrive Imagine a place beyond the familiarity of home and the routine of work that blends the comfort of the known with the excitement of the unknown. Welcome to the concept of “third places,” a term that captures the notion of those unique spaces in our lives that foster camaraderie and […]
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Fostering community, inclusion and equity in La Crosse: Dina Zavala
Social capital the ‘glue’ for fostering community La Crosse resident Dina Zavala, an immigrant woman from Honduras, brings unique perspectives to social capital discussions. As the vice president for inclusion, equity and community at Carleton College, and formerly the interim vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Zavala’s expertise is […]
More »Good Works Highlights Social Capital Builders
While La Crosse Community Foundation is best known for grantmaking, supporting local nonprofits, and managing charitable funds well, it has an even bigger goal: making our community the best place it can be. To that end, the La Crosse Community Foundation board of directors and CEO Jamie Schloegel have declared 2024 the year of building […]
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