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Community relationships can change everything
An equitable, sustainable, and vibrant community thrives on unity, compassion, and a sense of collective purpose. To that end, the La Crosse Community Foundation is excited to unveil a new strategic [...]
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Aviation Scholarship: A Testament to Never Giving Up
Bernard Kriesel flies high
“Never give up!” would be a perfect motto for Bernard Kriesel. It was a saying he exemplified throughout his life. Born on the Fourth of July in 1925, Bernard was the middle of nine siblings. He was patriotic and [...]
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2024 Spring Grant Award Announcement
La Crosse Community Foundation is jumping into spring with a HUGE list of grant announcements! This year is unique because we are in the middle of revamping our grant making process to align with our new strategic plan. Please know, we're not [...]
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See All StoriesCoulee Region Engineering Scholarship paves path to tomorrow
Blueprints for the Future The Coulee Region offers a unique opportunity each year for aspiring engineers, thanks to the partnership between the Western Chapter of the Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers and La Crosse Community Foundation. The Coulee Region Engineering Scholarship helps make it possible for students who want to shape the future through engineering. […]
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