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Cultivating Community For more than 15 years, Coulee Region Women has proudly stood by its tag line: “Connecting you with your community.” For 15 years, we have done this by featuring women in all walks of life in the Coulee Region in high-quality articles and photography, and by creating opportunities for connections to goods, services and community events through our advertisers. At Coulee Region Women, we are in the business of building relationships and inviting more women and businesses into community—not only with our magazine, but with each other.
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The 2017 issue of Coulee Region Women Business & Resource Directory—now in its eighth year of publication—takes community-building one step further. In this annual publication, not only do we introduce you to local women who run successful businesses that provide essential services, but we also connect you to countless community resources— services, charities and networking groups—throughout the area.
editor Betty Christiansen
We take our commitment to community so strongly in this issue that we’ve featured two articles that take two different twists on the business-community connection. On page 6, “The Business of Giving Back” explores ways local businesses foster community giving—in all its forms—among themselves and their employees. “The Culture Connection” on page 15 examines workplace culture—the community that is built among employees within workplaces—and why it is an important factor in successful businesses. We hope you’ll find the Coulee Region Women Business & Resource Directory a useful, easy way to find the services you need in the Coulee Region. You can also find the directory online at www.crwmagazine.com. We’re honored to “connect you to your community,” and we look forward to doing so for years to come.
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Ameriprise/Hanson & Associates Moriah A. Cody........................................7 Breidenbach Chiropractic Dr. Amy K. Breidenbach...........................7 Edward Jones Amy J. Stodola..........................................8 EWH Small Business Accounting Angela Jones .............................................8 First Weber Realtors Sue Pinski-Ron Hammersley Team Sue Pinski.................................................8 Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik Sarah E. Fortune.......................................9 Margaret Ahne Herlitzka...........................9 Jennifer Lough..........................................9 Home Maintenance Experts, LLC Cheryl Thienes........................................10 Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC Heidi M. Eglash......................................10 Kristin Ottesen Upholstery Kristin Ottesen........................................10 Mary Riedel Counseling Services, LLC Mary Riedel............................................11 Merchants Bank-Onalaska Dawn Garms...........................................11 Tina Mueller...........................................11 Nommensen Financial Becky Nommensen.................................12 Tammy Z’s YOGA Studio Tammy Zee.............................................12 Transformations Today, LLC/Jarrett Art & Jewelry Emily Jarrett............................................12 Trust Point Ilene Kernozek........................................13 Allyson Krause........................................13 Jill Taylor.................................................13
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by Julie Nelson
Those of us who live and work in the Coulee Region know the value of being a part of a community. The more we help each other, the more everyone benefits. That’s why a number of businesses in the area are devoting a portion of their resources—financial and otherwise—to giving back to the community. Sheila Garrity, the Executive Director of the La Crosse Community Foundation, talks with a lot of business owners and businesspeople who want to make the community stronger by contributing financially. “It’s hometown people supporting their hometown,” she says. “Both the business leaders and individuals we talk to express that they appreciate what the community has done for them and for their business, and they want to give back.” Many ways to give If you’ve been to a fundraiser lately, you know sponsorships are a big part of the financial success of the event. You’ll also see sponsors making it possible for you to attend a Loggers game at an affordable price, enjoy music at Riverfest and watch the Oktoberfest parade. Sponsorships are an effective way to help another organization achieve the goals of its mission while giving your business and your employees a sense 6
of pride in contributing to the community. volunteer opportunity,” says Wolf. “The site Another way businesses help out is has hundreds of volunteer opportunities with a gift of time. Mary Kay Wolf, and will match what you want to do with the Executive Director of Great Rivers the opportunities available. The site will do United Way, says a growing number of this for individuals and for groups.” businesses are encouraging their employees Wolf suggests that businesses wanting to volunteer in to encourage employees the community. “Nobody can do one thing to volunteer be flexible She says some alone. If you want to have with time. A person who employers are wants to read to a child at an effect on social change, a school for an hour over even offering VTO or their lunch break may Volunteer Time need an hour and a half Off. Employees with travel time. If you are paid to do want to take a company —Mary Kay Wolf as many as four “day,” where 20 or more hours of volunteer work a month or as people volunteer, find a date that works for few as two hours a year. Wolf says even the nonprofit you want to help, not just a though the work isn’t strictly done as a date that works for you. The nonprofit may volunteer, the practice does promote a struggle to find enough for 20 people to do company atmosphere where volunteering on a random day. is important. Wolf says volunteering is one way to make the community stronger. “Nobody Get connected can do one thing alone. If you want to If your business is looking for ways your have an effect on social change, it takes all employees might get involved in the of us working together.” crw community, Great Rivers United Way and La Crosse’s universities and technical After spending more than 12 years fundraising for nonprofits, Julie Nelson can college have teamed up to create one allattest that sponsorships and volunteers are encompassing website. “Ugetconnected. invaluable to this community. org is an awesome way to look for a
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Moriah A. Cody, CLTC, RICP®
Financial Advisor
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Do you feel prepared? Do you have a plan? The retirement picture has changed; Financial Advisor Moriah Cody helps people pursue their retirement goals. By breaking it down into small pieces, retirement planning can be more manageable and less stressful. At Hanson & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., they strive to bring value to clients by providing financial advice through all stages of life. Areas of focus • Women’s Financial Strategies • Retirement Income Strategies • Estate Planning Strategies Moriah Cody joined Ameriprise Financial in 2001. She is a La Crosse Chamber Ambassador, Women’s Alliance of La Crosse member and supporter of community events and festivals who enjoys spending time with family and friends. Investment advisory services and products are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2016 Ameriprise Financial, Inc., All rights reserved.
608-783-2639 500 Second Street S., Suite 101 La Crosse, WI 54601 moriah.a.cody@ampf.com hansonprivatewealth.com
Breidenbach Family and Sports Chiropractic Dr. Amy K. Breidenbach
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Dr. Amy Breidenbach is proud to offer chiropractic care to the Coulee Region. She has been a chiropractor in Onalaska for 16 years, specializing in family chiropractic care. Breidenbach Family and Sports Chiropractic boasts offices in La Crosse and Onalaska and offers cutting-edge pediatric and maternity care, as well as scoliosis treatment, massage therapy and a variety of treatment options for headaches, neck and back pain, sports injuries, discrelated injuries and wellness care. A gentle, effective technique is used to provide relief to patients without the use of medications. Dr. Amy treats each patient as a whole person, rather than a collection of symptoms. She takes the time to listen to what is bothering you, and to care about you. Dr. Amy gets to the cause of the problem, instead of just masking the pain. For more information on how chiropractic can help you or your family, visit www.myspinedoctors. net or call to schedule an appointment today.
608-779-5323 N5498 State Road 35 Onalaska, WI 54650 amy@myspinedoctors.net www.myspinedoctors.net
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Edward Jones
Amy Stodola, AAMS
Financial Advisor Financial
608-788-2668 1212 Horton Street, Suite 102 La Crosse, WI 54601 amy.stodola@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com
Before you can begin achieving your financial goals, you must define what’s important to you and your family. Edward Jones can help you prioritize your needs and define your goals. Amy Stodola has been a financial advisor with Edward Jones since January 2005. A UW-La Crosse alum, Amy earned her Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) standing in 2010. She has served within Edward Jones as a recruiting leader, field trainer, mentor and level coach and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Alliance of La Crosse (WAL) and 7 Rivers Referral Group. She also sits on the YWCA board and serves as president for HorseSense for Special Riders. A La Crosse resident since 2000, Amy enjoys the area with her husband of 12 years, Vince, sons Brody and Jack, and daughter Kennedy. At Edward Jones, all aspects of our business are aligned to help us meet our clients’ unique goals and needs.
EWH Small Business Accounting Angela Jones
Accountant and Manager-Onalaska Branch Accounting
608-781-5625 1052 Oak Forest Drive, Suite 205 Onalaska, WI 54650 ajones@ewhsba.com www.ewhsba.com
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Most small-business owners are enjoying their dream job—but they don’t like dealing with their day-to-day accounting needs. At EWH Small Business Accounting, numbers are our dream job! Businesses are only as strong as their numbers. At EWH, we help you find strength in your numbers. No matter where you are in your small business’s life cycle or what industry you are in, we’ll provide you with the tools and services to simplify your finances and save you money. A longtime Coulee Region resident, Angie Jones has more than 20 years of experience in accounting. She received her bachelor’s from UW-La Crosse and a master’s in Business Administration from Viterbo University. She is president of Onalaska Hilltopper Rotary and the Onalaska Athletic Booster Club and is treasurer of the Women’s Alliance of La Crosse. She enjoys living in the Coulee Region with her husband, Jay, and her children, Megan and Everett.
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First Weber Realtors Sue Pinski-Ron Hammersley Team
Sue Pinski, Realtor, ABR, CRS, GRI Licensed WI/MN REAL ESTATE
Sue Pinski has been a top producer Realtor serving western Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota for more than 21 years. She and her real estate team have joined First Weber Realtors, a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate, to maximize first-inclass marketing tools and technologies. Having bought and sold numerous properties with her husband of 43 years, Sue lives by the Golden Rule. “Everyone’s home is their castle,” she says. Staging that home is one of Sue’s passions, and she exposes that home through Front Runner Multi-Media Marketing, which has helped First Weber sell more Wisconsin real estate than any other company. Sue has served on the Red Cross Board, La Crosse Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee and her P.E.O. chapter. She is a member of the La Crosse Area Realtors Association and SE MN Realtors Association. She has a master’s in education from UW-La Crosse and is a Certified Residential Specialist and graduate of the Real Estate Institute.
608-792-1111 1828 E. Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650 pinskis@firstweber.com www.sueandron.firstweber.com
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Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik Margaret Ahne Herlitzka
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Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik Sarah E. Fortune
Attorney/Partner LEGAL
Sarah Fortune counsels clients in business, estate and tax matters at the law firm of Hale Skemp. She crafts custom estate plans and administers probate and trust estates to meet the needs of individual clients from new parents securing their children’s future to seniors considering nursing home care. She applies that same attention to detail to sophisticated commercial undertakings, advising entrepreneurs and senior executives alike on business formation, employment disputes, succession planning and everything in between. Sarah was named as a Rising Star in Milwaukee Magazine for the past five years—an honor given to only 2.5 percent of attorneys in Wisconsin each year. In her free time, Sarah loves to travel. Recent adventures include trips to Canada, Sweden and Vietnam.
608-784-3540 505 King Street, Suite 300 La Crosse, WI 54601 sef@haleskemp.com www.haleskemp.com
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Since joining La Crosse’s largest law firm 27 years ago, Margaret “Peggy” Herlitzka’s primary focus at Hale Skemp has been family law. Peggy has litigated hundreds of cases involving custody, placement, child support, spousal support and complex property division issues. She also serves by judicial appointment as an Assistant Family Court Commissioner for La Crosse County and a Supplemental Court Commissioner for Judge Elliott Levine. Peggy has been named nine times as a Super Lawyer® by Milwaukee Magazine, has been selected for inclusion in the last five editions of Best Lawyers® (being named a 2016 Lawyer of the Year) for her work in family law and has been recognized by YWCA La Crosse as an Outstanding Woman in the area of Business/Professional. She previously received the State of Wisconsin’s Business and Professional Women’s “Woman of Inspiration” award at BPW’s state convention and was recently honored with the title of "Mrs. Oktoberfest 2015."
608-784-3540 505 King Street, Suite 300 La Crosse, WI 54601 mah@haleskemp.com www.haleskemp.com
Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik Jennifer Lough
Attorney
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Jennifer Lough has been practicing law for 10 years. Four years ago, she moved to the La Crosse area and joined Hale Skemp, where she focuses on family law and criminal defense, including OWI cases. She assists clients through the complex criminal justice system, protecting their rights and interests. Jennifer comes to La Crosse from the Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office, where she was a prosecutor assigned to the sensitive crimes unit. Prior to practicing law, she worked as a victim specialist in the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office, specializing in prosecuting cases involving domestic violence crimes. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity and is Board Chair of New Horizons. She volunteers at the La Crosse County Free Legal Clinic, and she is secretary for the La Crosse County Bar Association. In 2015 and 2016, Jennifer was named a “Rising Star” by Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine.
608-784-3540 505 King Street, Suite 300 La Crosse, WI 54601 jsl@haleskemp.com www.haleskemp.com
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Home Maintenance Experts, LLC Cheryl Thienes
Co-Owner
Home Maintenance
608-385-1941 info@hmexprts.com www.helpmyhomeplease.com
Don’t you wish you could find someone else to do your never-ending home maintenance tasks, your annoying home repairs or your daunting home remodeling projects? This is what Home Maintenance Experts is all about! A few years ago, Cheryl Thienes and her business partner recognized that most general contractors were too busy to complete these jobs. She saw a need to help working professionals, single adults, the elderly and others in the community maintain their homes. Their professional staff will help you with anything from caulking your bathtub to painting a room to remodeling your kitchen or bathroom. The list is endless! They also offer worry-free routine maintenance plans and will monitor your home while you’re on vacation or gone for the winter. Cheryl brings more than 25 years of management and customer service experience to her growing company. Contact Cheryl to see how she can help you with your home maintenance needs!
Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC Heidi M. Eglash
Attorney/Partner LEGAL
608-784-5678 205 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 600 La Crosse, WI 54601 heidi@johnsflaherty.com www.johnsflaherty.com
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Estate planning affects everyone, and Heidi M. Eglash of Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC, believes that no one should have to plan for these important legal issues alone. An experienced, knowledgeable attorney, Eglash has been practicing law for more than 20 years, concentrating in estate planning, elder care, probate, trust administration and business law. She takes a comprehensive approach that can save her clients time and money and minimize the risks of inaction, mistakes and unintended consequences. “My work helps clients specify what they want for themselves and their loved ones in times of poor health and at life’s conclusion,” says Eglash. “I know my work will affect not only the clients I serve, but all that they value, often for generations to come.” That’s why Eglash provides focused, concierge-level service catered to clients’ specific legal needs. “Their legal goals and concerns become my concerns.”
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Kristin Ottesen Upholstery
Kristin Ottesen Owner/Upholsterer Upholstery
Kristin Ottesen has spent most of her life as an artist and has built the necessary skills to handle most upholstery projects. She has the ability to assess each individual project and to customize to meet the needs of the client—whether repair, recover or reupholster of a piece— using skills in design, color matching and minor repair. Kristin is devoted to the idea that it is more economical and environmentally friendly to recycle, reuse and restore existing furniture, equipment, upholstery and other items. Kristin Ottesen Upholstery’s mission is to produce the highest quality and provide the best value for your investment through restoration of extant resources. Kristin services anything with leather, vinyl and fabric to include antiques and heirlooms, furniture, automotive, aviation, marine seats and interiors. Her commercial services include equipment, coverings, seating, paneling, benches and booths, in addition to repairs and padding.
Kristen Ottesen Upholstery 608-526-4227 N7982 Flaten Road Holmen, WI 54636 knottesen24@gmail.com www.knottesen.com 2017
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Merchants Bank-Onalaska Dawn Garms
Mortgage Lender LENDING
Mary Riedel Counseling Services, LLC Mary Riedel MS, LPC, NCC
Psychotherapist COUNSELING
Mary Riedel MS, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Nationally Certified Counselor, providing individual, adolescent and couples therapy. Her private practice, Mary Riedel Counseling Services, LLC, specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, divorce and sexual assault. Prior to creating her practice, Mary was a psychotherapist at Gundersen Health System under the Sexual Abuse Counseling and Support Grant Program, where she provided specialized care for victims of child sexual abuse and assault. Mary is a member of the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce and recently completed the Chamber’s Community Leadership Program. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and also facilitates a group at the Franciscan Spirituality Center for individuals going through divorce. Working with a wide range of issues in a caring and confidential atmosphere, Mary offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each client’s individual needs. With compassion and patience, Mary helps clients better understand and overcome the challenges in their lives.
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Dawn Garms Looks Out for Her Customers’ Best Interests A key to Dawn Garms’ success is always putting herself in her customers’ shoes. “I’ll share what I’d do for myself in the situation and what I think the benefits would be,” Dawn says. “My customers like that openness. They know I’m looking out for their best interests.” A lender for 16 years, Dawn says one of the best things about her job is it’s never the same. “Every situation and solution is different, and that is why working with Merchants Bank is a benefit to my customers. Because we have a complete line of mortgage products available, I can custom-fit each loan to each customer.” The results of this individual attention include repeat customers and many referrals. “There’s no greater compliment than to have someone say they trusted you and liked working with you enough to refer you to a friend or family member,” Dawn says.
Subject to approval. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender
608-779-8222 3140 Market Place Onalaska, WI 54650 dmgarms@merchantsbank.com www.merchantsbank.com/ dgarms
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Tina Mueller
Mortgage Lender LENDING
Tina Mueller Takes Care of the Details When it comes to details, Tina Mueller’s mortgage customers don’t worry about them. “They have plenty to think about already. I’ll take care of them from the beginning of the process to the end and make sure the details are handled. I’ve enjoyed doing it for almost 25 years,” Tina says. “There’s nothing like seeing their faces when they know the home is officially theirs.” In the competitive world of mortgage lending, Tina says Merchants Bank customers have an edge because of what Merchants can offer. “Compare our rates, and they will be one of the lowest, if not the lowest. Plus, we offer a full line of mortgage products. Customers get the best fit for them instead of the best fit for the lender. Finally, once the loan is complete, our local loan team is always here to answer questions,” she says.
Subject to approval. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender
608-779-8294 3140 Market Place Onalaska, WI 54650 tmmueller@merchantsbank.com www.merchantsbank.com/ tmueller
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Nommensen Financial
Becky L. Nommensen, CLF, LUTCF
Independent Financial Advisor Financial
608-317-4237 100 Harborview Plaza, Suite C-4 La Crosse, WI 54601 becky.nommensen@ adviserfocus.com www.bnommensen. incomeforlifemodel.com
Through a relationship built on trust, Becky Nommensen works with motivated people who realize that planning for the future is far too serious to handle on their own. She begins by gathering information, addressing areas of concern, educating the client and, finally, making recommendations based on their needs and desires. Becky is committed to providing her clients with the guidance and consistent service needed in developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive individual strategy. This is accomplished with the ultimate goal of helping the client accumulate, protect and preserve their net worth. Becky has been blessed with 31 years of marriage and four daughters. She is committed to looking for ways to develop and nurture the growth of this community through involvement in such activities as La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, Steppin’ Out in Pink, Go Red Luncheon, WINS, Tri County Connections and The Women’s Fund.
Tammy Z’s Yoga Studio
Tammy Zee, MS, ACE, E-RYT
Owner/Instructor YOGA
La Crosse, WI
608-386-1217 432 Cass Street La Crosse, WI 54601 dztz@acegroup.cc www.tammyzyoga.com
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Tammy Zee owns Tammy Z’s Yoga Studio in downtown La Crosse. She has her master’s degree in Exercise Sport Science/Human Performance from UW-La Crosse. Tammy is a licensed 200hour yoga teacher and offers 200-hour yoga teacher trainings at her studio, which is registered through Yoga Alliance and is a private post-secondary school licensed through the State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board. She is currently pursuing her 500 hours through YogaFit. Tammy is the Group Exercise Director at UW-La Crosse Rec Sports and is a Group Exercise Presenter for the American Council on Exercise and for the American Aerobic Association/International Sports Medicine Association. Over the past 31 years, Tammy has passionately shared her knowledge of fitness and yoga by training and guiding many instructors and participants throughout the U.S. on their wellness journey. Tammy and her husband, Dennis, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary, and the love of their lives is their daughter, Olivia.
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Transformations Today, LLC Jarrett Art & Jewelry
Emily Jarrett, LPC Owner COUNSELING/JEWELRY/ART
Emily Jarrett has been a licensed professional counselor for more than 15 years. She is trained in mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy (MBCT). She specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression and eating-related disorders, including binge eating disorder. She offers effective individual counseling, conducts small groups and teaches mindful-eating conscious-living classes. Emily earned a psychology degree from UW-La Crosse and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Emily was raised in a family infused with art. Both of her parents were professional artists, and Emily has carried on the family tradition with her Jarrett Art & Jewelry business. She sells original paintings and prints of her artwork. In conjunction with her daughters, Janelle and Lauren, she created a line of handcrafted jewelry. Their online store features Swarovski crystal, natural gemstones and freshwater pearls.
608-799-7904 205 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 415 La Crosse, WI 54601 www.transformationstoday.com www.jarrettjewelry.com www.jarrettart.com
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Trust Point
Allyson Krause Relationship Manager, Retirement Plan Services FINANCIAL
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Ilene Kernozek
Relationship Manager FINANCIAL
Ilene Kernozek has been a financial professional with Trust Point since 2011. She focuses on developing new client relationships while enhancing relations with current clients on various aspects of trust administration and investment management. Ilene works to thoroughly understand the goals and values of each client to develop a customized plan that is unique to their situation. Ilene and the team of experienced, credentialed professionals at Trust Point allow clients the specialized expertise to feel confident in knowing where they stand and what they need to preserve and increase their wealth. Ilene serves as the Chair of the UWL Foundation Board and is a member of Downtown Rotary. Ilene and her husband, Tom, have two children: a son, who attends UW-Madison, and a daughter, who is a senior at Central High School. La Crosse has been their home for more than 20 years.
608-782-1148 230 Front Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601 ikernozek@trustpointinc.com www.trustpointinc.com
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Quality of life during retirement is determined by income and lifestyle. That’s why it’s important to take advantage of the retirement plan your employer offers. Allyson Krause specializes in the administration and support of company retirement plans, serving as a key contact person for business owners and HR professionals. She monitors accounts, conducts account reviews with clients and handles tax preparation and testing functions. Allyson educates plan sponsors on ERISA compliance and tax-law changes. She also presents participant-education programs. Allyson holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from UW-Madison and joined Trust Point in 2010 as an Investment Assistant. Her investment background makes her an ideal Relationship Manager, working with companies and offering Trust Point’s comprehensive, bundled 401(k) plan solution. Allyson is a member of the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group. She and her husband, Bruce, live in La Crescent, where they recently added their first child to their family.
608-782-1148 230 Front Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601 akrause@trustpointinc.com www.trustpointinc.com
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Jill Taylor
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Jill Taylor joined the Trust Point team in 2004 and currently is Human Resources Manager. Jill has seen Trust Point grow substantially over that time. Through this growth, Jill has been primarily responsible for recruiting, career development, employee safety, benefits and compliance. She is also involved with training, performance management and employee relations. This commitment to Trust Point’s employees has been noted through high employee satisfaction survey results. In her time away from the office, Jill enjoys being a part of the community. She serves as the Legislative Chair for the local chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management (LASHRM) and also helps set the direction of the monthly meeting through her participation on the Programming Committee. Jill and her husband, Tim, have three children; two are grown and live in the La Crosse area. Their daughter is finishing high school at Onalaska, where they also reside.
608-782-1148 230 Front Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601 jtaylor@trustpointinc.com www.trustpointinc.com
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Business Listings ACCOUNTING EWH Small Business Accounting Angela Jones, Accountant and Manager–Onalaska Branch 608-781-5625 1052 Oak Forest Drive, Suite 205 Onalaska, WI 54650 ajones@ewhsba.com www.ewhsba.com ANIMAL CARE Rising Sun Animal Wellness Center 608-637-2227 315 E. Decker Street Viroqua, WI 54665 www.risingsunvet.com ARTS La Crosse Community Theatre 608-784-9292 428 Front Street S. La Crosse, WI 54601 www.lacrossecommunitytheatre .org CHIROPRACTIC Breidenbach Family & Sports Chiropractic Dr. Amy K. Breidenbach, DICCP 608-779-5323 N5498 State Road 35 Onalaska, WI 54650 amy@myspinedoctors.net www.myspinedoctors.net COUNSELING Mary Riedel Counseling Services, LLC Mary Riedel MS, LPC, NCC 608-799-1208 505 King Street, Suite 227 La Crosse, WI 54601 info@maryriedelcounseling.com www.maryriedelcounseling.com Transformations Today, LLC Emily Jarrett, LPC 608-799-7904 205 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 415 La Crosse, WI 54601 www.transformationstoday.com EDUCATION Winona State University Adult & Continuing Education 507-457-5080 175 W. Mark Street PO Box 5838 Winona, MN 55987 www.winona.edu/adult-learners ENERGY Xcel Energy 800-895-4999 customerservice@xcelenergy.com www.xcelenergy.com
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FAMILY SERVICES YWCA La Crosse 608-781-2783 3219 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI 54603 www.ywcalax.org FINANCIAL Altra Federal Credit Union 608-787-4500 PO Box 443 La Crosse, WI 54602-0443 info@altra.org www.altra.org
GARAGE DOORS Overhead Door of the 7 Rivers Region, Inc. 608-783-6080 W6797 Abbey Road Onalaska, WI 54650 www.overheaddoor7rivers.com HEALTH/WELLNESS Gundersen Health System 608-782-7300 1900 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 www.gundluth.org
Edward Jones Amy Stodola, Financial Advisor 608-788-2668 1212 Horton Street, Suite 102 La Crosse, WI 54601 amy.stodola@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com
HOME MAINTENANCE Home Maintenance Experts, LLC Cheryl Thienes, Co-Owner 608-385-1941 info@hmexprts.com www.helpmyhomeplease.com
Hanson & Associates A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Moriah A. Cody, Financial Advisor 608-783-2639 500 Second Street S., Suite 101 La Crosse, WI 54601 moriah.a.cody@ampf.com www.hansonprivatewealth.com
INTERIOR DESIGN Take II Staging & Redesign 608-385-5479 608-780-8472 takeiistagingredesign@yahoo.com www.take-ii.com
Nommensen Financial Becky Nommensen, Independent Financial Advisor 608-317-4237 100 Harborview Plaza, Suite C-4 La Crosse, WI 54601 becky.nommensen@adviserfocus .com
LEGAL Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik Sarah Fortune, Attorney/Partner sef@haleskemp.com Margaret Ahne Herlitzka, Attorney/Partner mah@haleskemp.com Jennifer Lough, Attorney jsl@haleskemp.com 608-784-3540 505 King Street, Suite 300 La Crosse, WI 54601 www.haleskemp.com
Trust Point Ilene Kernozek, Relationship Manager ikernozek@trustpointinc.com Allyson Krause, Relationship Manager, Retirement Plan Services akrause@trustpointinc.com Jill Taylor, Human Resource Manager jtaylor@trustpointinc.com 608-782-1148 230 Front Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601 www.trustpointinc.com FUNERAL HOME Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home & Cremation Services 608-782-1252 200 West Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 schumacher-kish@centurytel.net www.schumacher-kish.com
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JEWELRY/ART Jarrett Art & Jewelry Emily Jarrett www.jarrettjewels.com www.jarrettart.com
Johns Flaherty Heidi M. Eglash, J.D. 608-784-5678 205 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 600 PO Box 1626 La Crosse, WI 54602-1626 heidi@johnsflaherty.com www.johnsflaherty.com LENDING Merchant’s Bank–Onalaska Dawn Garms, Mortgage Lender 608-779-8222 dmgarms@merchantsbank.com Tina Mueller, Mortgage Lender tmmueller@merchantsbank.com 608-779-8294 3140 Market Place Onalaska, WI 54650 www.merchantsbank.com
PHOTOGRAPHY Jen Towner Photography 608-317-7787 108 State Street Holmen, WI 54636 jentownerphotography@gmail .com www.jentownerphotography.com PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Crescent Printing Company 608-791-1050 1001 Commercial Court Onalaska, WI 54650 info@crescentprinting.com www.crescentprinting.com REAL ESTATE First Weber Realtors Sue Pinski-Ron Hammersley Team Sue Pinski, Realtor, ABR, CRS, GRI 608-792-1111 205 Green Street, Suite 106 Onalaska, WI 54650 pinskis@firstweber.com www.sueandron.firstweber.com RETAIL Nelson Flag and Display 608-788-2990 2501 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 info@nelsonflag.com www.nelsonflag.com Style Encore 608-779-0515 420 Theater Road Onalaska, WI 54650 www.styleencoreonalaska.com UPHOLSTERY Kristin Ottesen Upholstery Kristin Ottesen, Owner/Upholsterer 608-526-4227 N7982 Flaten Road Holmen, WI 54636 knottesen24@gmail.com www.knottesen.com YOGA Tammy Z’s Yoga & Pilates Studio Tammy Zee, MS, ACE, RYT, Owner/Instructor 507-895-0462 432 Cass Street La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 dztz@acegroup.cc www.tammyzyoga.homestead.com
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The Culture Connection Workforce Connections examines the connection between workplace culture and employee satisfaction. by Jessie Foss
Is it the conversations that happen around the office each morning as coworkers catch up on the most recent episode of their favorite television show? Is it the feel of the office: the lighting, the noise level or the look of the office furniture? Is it the feeling each employee gets when the boss enters the office? Or is it all these things and so much more? Workplace and culture are two words that on their own are fairly easy to define. But together they become a more complex concept that keeps business leaders wondering exactly how it impacts their organizations and how to create a culture that motivates and —Anne retains employees.
force that is powerful and invisible and has far-reaching effects.” Finch says, “Culture is what happens when you leave the room. It’s not something someone does for you, and it takes cultivation.” The vast majority of business leaders believe culture is important in their organizations, according to a 2015 study by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Those leaders also say culture is one of the top five things that make their businesses valuable. However, only 15 percent of these leaders say the culture of their business is where Finch it should be, while 92 percent say they believe improving culture would increase their business’s value.
“Culture is what happens when you leave the room. It’s not something someone does for you, and it takes cultivation.”
What it is and why it matters
“Workplace Culture: Why It Matters for Retention, Recruitment and Success” took center stage at a breakfast forum hosted by Workforce Connections in September. The forum featured two experts in the field: Jerry McGeorge, Vice President of Cooperative Affairs of CROPP Cooperative, and Anne Finch, Chief Information Office/Vice President of Logistics Health Inc. McGeorge describes culture as “an energy ww w w. w.ccrrw wm maaggaazzi innee. c. coomm w
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Building and changing an organization’s culture takes time patience and time— close to three years, Finch says. While the organizational culture takes time, she says it is also important to always be thinking about the shadow you’re individually casting. Once you’ve worked on yourself,
you can then help your team and eventually the entire organization. Whether accidentally or deliberately, Finch believes every business is building a culture, so leaders should be approaching each day with clarity and vision when it comes to their business’s culture. “Leaders must walk the talk,” she says. “Actions speak way louder than a poster in the hallway.” While Finch says culture isn’t one-sizefits-all, there are some key ingredients to building a culture that lead to success. • Mission: why does the business exist? • Vision: where is the organization going? • Value: the how behind the what. McGeorge agrees. He says, “If we don’t do something about culture, it will happen. Employees need to ask if they are doing things to make the culture a positive and productive part of the organization.” crw
Jessie Foss is a freelance writer living in La Crosse.
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Debra McKenney, Business Debra (Debi) McKenney is a Senior Business Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Bank and a lifelong resident of La Crosse. In 1993, at the start of her 40+ year career in banking, she was the first woman business banker in La Crosse. She was on the forefront in expanding this formerly predominantly male role to women. Not only did Debi survive—but thrive—as a female pioneer in the world of business banking. Her employer encouraged community involvement, and Debi embraced it wholeheartedly. Myrna “Dee” Peacock, Posthumous Honor An advocate of learning and a firm believer in the right to vote being essential to the empowerment of women, Myrna “Dee” Peacock devoted more than 50 years of her life as an active member of the League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area. Her life was permeated with compassion for individuals in all walks of life and a gift for making others feel valued. With her husband of 57 years, Lyle, Dee volunteered thousands of hours to organizations such as Coulee Region RSVP, Mobile Meals of La Crosse, YWCA La Crosse, Great Rivers United Way, La Crosse County, Congregation Sons of Abraham, and others. After her passing in July, her friends and co-nominators reflected, “(Dee) worked tirelessly, happily, and generously for family, friends, and the greater community.” “She was a true servant leader.” Po Too, Western Technical College In 1997, Po Too and her family survived a harrowing two-week escape from a civil war in Burma to head for the border of Thailand. She spent the following nine years with her family in the refugee camp Tham Him. Po’s experiences of war, escape, and living in the refugee camps strengthened her determination for success. She was the first child in her family to have the opportunity to attend college, a goal her parents always wanted for her and all her siblings as a means to personal success and fulfillment, as well as a positive influence on the future of the Karen community, her tribe. Stacy Shapiro, Non-Profit Stacy believes that we are all connected on life’s journey, and kindly sharing of ourselves is where we can find genuine value. While she finished her BA in Communications from UW-Madison, she conducted her first fundraiser for the March of Dimes. After graduation, she held various leadership roles nationwide in the nonprofit world. She is/has been personally involved with many organizations, including current service through Women in Philanthropy and the Viterbo University D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership Advisory Council. Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Wintersteen, Trailblazer Virginia is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Gundersen Health System. She has been a lecturer for the UW-La Crosse Physician Assistant program and has taught Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics at Viterbo University. While at UW-Madison, she was the university’s first woman student athletic trainer, working within various men's and women's sports programs. She was also a proud member of the varsity volleyball team. Ginny is an advocate for those with physical challenges and their families. She was co-chair in the creation of Kids Coulee at Myrick Park, the first accessible playground in western Wisconsin. Most recently, she founded the Coulee Region “Frost” Sled Hockey program, the first team sport in the area for those with physical disabilities.
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Kay Berra, Education Fostering the partnership between families and school has been an integral part of Kay Berra’s 31year career in education. She has been a Catholic elementary school principal for the past 27 years and has taught at the elementary, middle, high, and post-secondary levels. Kay currently works with 23 tremendous faculty and staff as well as 170 fantastic students at Blessed Sacrament School, part of Aquinas Catholic Schools (ACS). Kay also serves as the ACS System Vice President with primary duties in curriculum, assessment, and professional development. She holds a BS degree in Secondary Education and a MA degree in Educational Leadership.
Olivia Stewart, Sparta High School This 2016 Young Woman of Tomorrow is involved in her school’s DECA and Key Clubs and is an active and accomplished student. In addition to her academic successes, Olivia’s nominators see in her an optimism and personal drive toward helping others, promoting equity and protecting the environment. "Growing up, my parents always taught me to keep my head up when something got me down. My goal before leaving high school, as I enter college, is to leave a mark at Sparta High. I want my closest friends to take pride in being women and not conform to any stereotypes that society throws their way,” says 17-year-old Olivia. Ronda Lettner, Health Ronda (Weltzien) Lettner grew up with five siblings in a farming family in rural Arcadia. More than 30 years ago, she and six other nurses established a medical detox unit in Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse. Ronda became certified as a professional substance abuse counselor and educated thousands of patients, families and health care professionals on the topics of chemical dependency and recovery. As an advocate for persons and families impacted by addictions, Ronda has dedicated her career and thousands of volunteer hours to diminish the stigma of addiction and to inspire hope through recovery. Sue Weidemann, Volunteer Sue has committed more than 30 years of volunteering for organizations that benefit children, teens, and women. A native of north La Crosse, a short list of her significant involvement in Coulee Region organizations includes: Valley View Rotary, Rotary Lights, La Crosse Oktoberfest, Great Rivers United Way, YWCA La Crosse, Trinity Lutheran Church, Thunder Ride for Diabetes, American Heart Association, Coulee Region Mediation and Restorative Justice, Choices Task Force, Tiny Tim Gala, Hixon Forest/EcoPark, Choices Task Force, Boys & Girls Club and La Crosse Promise, among others. Through her selfless involvement and warm mentoring, she inspires others to get involved and has encouraged volunteers, entrepreneurs, colleagues, college students, children and others.
Young Women of Tomorrow Nominees TheaMarie Peterson Po Too Brianna Yang Cortney Christnovich Josephine Corcoran Clare Simpson Jessica Ni Olivia Stewart
Viterbo University Western Technical College Central High School Holmen High School Aquinas High School La Crosse Logan High School Onalaska High School Sparta High School
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YWCA La Crosse has served the Coulee Region since 1906, serving and advocating for some of the most vulnerable women and children in our community. Supportive Housing YWCA La Crosse believes that obtaining housing is critical to building selfsufficiency. These programs provide support so that women can focus on finding a job, caring for their children, and maintaining sobriety, while working toward safe, permanent housing. Each program has a different focus, but all are helping women take that first step.
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Mentoring and Advocacy YWCA La Crosse values early intervention. Programs serve at-risk youth and teens that may not have the necessary resources and support for a stable and successful life. All programs focus on different populations and outcomes and work to empower young people to reach their full potential. Economic Empowerment YWCA La Crosse is an established voice for women’s issues and economic empowerment, working to promote participation in the workforce as a means for self-sufficiency. Our programs include safe, affordable childcare, employment readiness training and hands-on work experience. Racial and Social Justice YWCA La Crosse is dedicated to promoting equity through participation in national days of action and local initiatives. Programs foster opportunities to engage in open dialogues on race and gender equity. As a convener of groups that implement restorative practices, YWCA La Crosse promotes conflict resolution and works to reduce systemic and institutional racism.
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Resource Listings Great effort has been made to compile as comprehensive a list of community resources as possible. We apologize for any omissions or errors. If you wish to submit an organization for next year’s resource directory, please contact us at info@crwmagazine.com or call our office at 608-783-5395.
ADULT EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 608-785-8000 www.uwlax.edu 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 The La Crosse campus of the University of Wisconsin System offers a nationally respected program in public higher education. Viterbo University 608-796-3000 www.viterbo.edu 900 Viterbo Drive La Crosse, WI 54601 Founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, this private Catholic university provides a quality liberal arts education. Western Technical College 608-785-9200 www.westerntc.edu 400 Seventh Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601 La Crosse’s technical college provides hands-on, interactive education in a variety of employment fields. Workforce Connections, Inc. 608-789-5620 workforceconnections@ workforceconnections.org www.workforceconnections.org 2615 East Avenue S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Connects people, work and training while advancing self-sufficiency.
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ARTS Bluff Country Tale Spinners Terry Visger 507-894-4715 talesbyterry@aol.com www.lacrossestoryfest.com/ bluff_country_tale_spinners.html 4987 Tshumper Road La Crescent, MN 55947 Celebrates the art of storytelling by educating and entertaining people of all ages. Fine Arts Foundation of the Westby Area www.fafwa.us PO Box 8 Westby, WI 54667 Dedicated to artistic excellence, FAFWA provides multicultural programming with learningcentered focus for the surrounding communities. La Crosse Community Theatre David Kilpatrick 608-784-9292 info@lacrossecommunitytheatre.org www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org 428 Front Street S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Experience “life on stage” as comedies, musicals and dramas are presented throughout the year. Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts 608-786-2550 info@heidercenter.org www.heidercenter.org 405 E. Hamlin Street West Salem, WI 54669 Enhances and ensures the appreciation of the arts and its vitality in the Coulee Region. Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center 608-452-3424 info@norskedalen.org www.norskedalen.org PO Box 235 N455 O. Ophus Road Coon Valley, WI 54623 A center dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the natural environment and cultural heritage of the area.
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Pump House Regional Arts Center 608-785-1434 www.thepumphouse.org 119 King Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Promotes a wide range of visual and performing arts activities in a historic cultural center. Riverside International Friendship Gardens 608-791-4769 info@riversidegardens.org www.riversidegardens.org PO Box 3473 La Crosse, WI 54602-3473 A place of beauty reflecting our appreciation for the diverse cultures that share the earth. United Fund for the Arts and Humanities 608-785-7242 www.ufah.org 119 King Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Established to ensure a high level of cultural and artistic offerings from its member nonprofit organizations. University Gallery John Ready 608-785-8230 ready.john@uwlax.edu www.uwlax.edu/art/exhibition- opportunities/university-gallery/ 105 Center for the Arts University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 The gallery displays works by student, faculty, regional and nationally known artists in all areas of art. Women Writers Ink (WWInk) PO Box 1001 La Crosse, WI 54602-1001 info@wwink.org www.wwink.org WWInk is dedicated to creating forums for women writers of all genres in the 7 Rivers Region.
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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Coulee Region Professional Women (CRPW) Linda O’Connell 608-790-3608 linda@take5productions.net www.facebook.com/crpwomen Promotes the professional, educational, cultural and social advancement of women. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. Robin Moses 608-784-0440 downtownmainstreet@centurytel.net www.lacrossedowntown.com 500 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 The mission of Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. is economic redevelopment and revitalization of downtown La Crosse.
La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce 608-784-4880 info@lacrossechamber.com www.lacrossechamber.com 601 Seventh Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601 Creates and improves the business climate and promotes the regional economy. La Crosse Area Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) lashrm.info@gmail.com lashrm.shrm.org PO Box 513 La Crosse, WI 54602-0513 Serves the community through promotion of ethical human resource practices. North La Crosse Business Association 608-781-2850 info@northlacrosse.com www.northlacrosse.com PO Box 402 La Crosse, WI 54602-0202 Promotes growth and economic development of the community by encouraging industrial development, advanced education, tourism and cooperation with the business communities.
Onalaska Area Business Association info@oaba.info www.oaba.info 415 Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650 Promotes goodwill and improves communication between the business community, local government and residents of Onalaska. Open for Business Brenda Hanson 608-785-9844 La Crosse County Health Department bhanson@lacrossecounty.org www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/health Health & Human Services Building 300 N. Fourth Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Offers a template for a written emergency response plan to shorten recovery time from an unexpected business closure. Women in Networking and Support (WINS) Shari Hopkins 608-784-3904 shopkins@couleebank.net Provides women a way to network. Meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon.
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Women of Worth (WOW) Debbie Lee 608-317-5023 deb@ais-cw.com Provides networking for women. Meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon. Women’s Alliance of La Crosse (WAL) Amy Stodola 608-788-2668 amy.stodola@edwardjones.com www.womensalliancelacrosse.com Networking association for working women in La Crosse. Meets the second Thursday of each month at noon.
CLUBS/GROUPS American Association of University Women (AAUW) aauwlacrosse@hotmail.com www.aauwlacrosse.org PO Box 2112 La Crosse, WI 54602-2112 Advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. The Center—La Crosse 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection 608-784-0452 info@7riverslgbtq.org www.7riverslgbtq.org 230 Sixth Street S. PO Box 3313 La Crosse, WI 54601 Volunteer service organization reaching out to the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community. The Center—Winona 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection info@7riverslgbtq.org www.7riverslgbtq.org Women’s Resource Center of Winona 77 E. Fifth Street Winona, MN 55987 Volunteer service organization reaching out to the gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community.
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GALAXY (Gay Alliance for La Crosse Area Youth) 608-784-0452 info@7riverslgbtq.org www.7riverslgbtq.org 230 Sixth Street S. PO Box 3313 La Crosse, WI 54601 Exists to eliminate homophobia through youth empowerment, leadership development, social justice education, activism and community interaction. Hmong Organization Promoting Education (HOPE) at UW-La Crosse 608-785-8225 hope@uwlax.edu uwlmyorgs.collegiatelink.net/organization/ hmongorganizationpromotingeducation 2311 Centennial Hall 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Promotes higher education, cultural preservation, cultural awareness and self-sufficiency. Holmen Rotary Club www.holmenarearotary.org Meets: Holmen Village Office, Holmen 421 S. Main Street Holmen, WI 54636 Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. JCI La Crosse (La Crosse Jaycees) 608-791-1133 jaycees.lacrosse@gmail.com www.lacrossejaycees.org 502 Jay Street PO Box 1234 La Crosse, WI 54601 Young professionals striving to be a force for good in the community by facilitating community service projects. Jewish Women’s League 608-784-2708 www.lacrossesynagogue.org Congregation Sons of Abraham 1820 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Enriches the La Crosse Jewish community and supports the synagogue through religious, social and educational functions.
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La Crosse Kiwanis Club 608-780-4101 laxkiwanis@gmail.com www.lacrossekiwanis.org PO Box 61 La Crosse, WI 54602-0061 Global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. La Crosse Toastmasters Club 411 Daryl Wermedal VP of Membership agriprint@aol.com 411.toastmastersclubs.org Provides a supportive learning experience in which members develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth. Lion’s Club of La Crosse Dr. Richard Foss, President 608-788-4300 richardlfoss@yahoo.com www.lacrosselions.org PO Box 1531 La Crosse, WI 54602-1531 Service organization with a special interest in visual and hearing impairment services. Onalaska Area Jaycees 608-797-3884 info@onalaskajaycees.org www.onalaskajaycees.org PO Box 331 Onalaska, WI 54650 Improves the community through community service projects, activities and events. Onalaska Hilltopper Rotary Club Angie Jones, President www.hilltopperrotary.org PO Box 36 Onalaska, WI 54650 Meets: La Crosse Country Club, Onalaska Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Onalaska Lions Club e-clubhouse.org/sites/onalaskawi Joel Thole, President PO Box 212 Onalaska, WI 54650 Service organization with a special interest in visual and hearing impairment services.
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Onalaska Rotary Club 608-783-9163 Todd Olson, President toddjackolson@gmail.com www.onalaskarotary.wix.com/onalaskarotary PO Box 134 Onalaska, WI 54650 Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Rotary Club of La Crosse—East Kathi Millard, Club Administrator kathim@centurylink.net www.lacrosserotaryeast.org PO Box 393 La Crosse, WI 54601 Meets: Piggy’s Restaurant, La Crosse Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Onalaska Toastmasters Club 608-519-3072 www.tm35.org Provides a supportive learning experience in which members develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth.
Valley View Rotary Club www.valleyviewrotary.com PO Box 545 La Crosse, WI 54602-0545 Meets: Famous Dave’s, Onalaska Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Rotary Club of La Crosse—After Hours lacrosse@rotaryafterhours.org www.lacrosse@rotaryafterhours.org PO Box 1622 La Crosse, WI 54601 Meets: Radisson Hotel Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary Club of La Crescent 608-317-6216 appleblossomtour@gmail.com www.rotarycluboflacrescent.org PO Box 56 109 S. Walnut Street, Suite B La Crescent, MN 55947 Meets: Corky’s, La Crescent Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary Club of La Crosse Lyn Sheffer, Club Administrator 608-526-4491 rotarylax@charter.net www.rotarycluboflacrosse.org PO Box 1914 La Crosse, WI 54602-1914 Meets: The Radisson Center, La Crosse Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
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Viroqua Toastmasters Club Dianne Kurtz kurtzdianne@gmail.com 608-317-1615 1559.toastmastersclubs.org Provides a supportive learning experience in which members develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth. West Salem Lions Club www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/westsalemwi PO Box 47 West Salem, WI 54669 Service organization with a special interest in visual and hearing impairment services. Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse 608-780-5710 info@womensfundlacrosse.org www.womensfundlacrosse.org PO Box 654 La Crosse, WI 54602-0654 The Women’s Fund exists to enrich the lives of women and girls so they can do the same for others.
DISABILITY RESOURCES Aging and Disability Resource Center of Western Wisconsin 608-785-5700 martine.audra@co.la-crosse.wi.us www.adrcww.org 300 N. Fourth Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides a free resource center for information and assistance relating to aging, disability, mental health or substance abuse. 2 0 1 7 Co u l e e Re g i o n Wo m e n Bu s i n e s s & Re s o u rc e D i re c t o r y
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ARC—La Crosse 608-782-4799 arclacrosse@centurytel.net 1035 Green Bay Street, Unit 4 La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides advocacy and support for citizens with developmental and related disabilities, and their families and friends. Chileda Habilitation Institute 608-782-6480 info@chileda.org www.chileda.org 1825 Victory Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides intensive care and habilitation for children with disabilities, utilizing educational growth and development. Independent Living Resources— La Crosse 608-787-1111 advocacy@ilresources.org www.ilresources.org 4439 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, WI 54601 Advocates for the improvement of life for all people with disabilities and helps them achieve self-sufficient and productive lives. Riverfront, Inc. 608-784-9450 info@riverfrontinc.org www.riverfrontinc.org 3000 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides employment services, community living support and training, recreation and day services to people with mental health concerns. Special Olympics City of La Crosse 608-789-7596 gloedek@cityoflacrosse.org www.cityoflacrosse.org/parksandrec/ specialrecreation 400 La Crosse Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides sports training and athletic competition for all children and adults with cognitive disabilities.
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ENVIRONMENT Friends of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve 608-625-2960 info@kickapoofriends.org www.kickapoofriends.org S3661 State Highway 131 La Farge, WI 54639 Seeks to preserve and protect lands entrusted to the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Green Drinks Chris Schneider 608-784-6433 chris-hybridguru@centurytel.net www.greendrinks.org A lively meeting of people with interest in environmental health. Mississippi Valley Conservancy 608-784-3606 info@mississippivalleyconservancy.org www.mississippivalleyconservancy.org 1309 Norplex Drive, Suite 9 La Crosse, WI 54602 Works to conserve the diverse landscapes and natural areas of the Coulee Region.
FAMILY ORGANIZATIONS Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region 608-782-2227 info@7riversbbbs.org www.7riversbbbs.org 432 Division Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Matches children with caring mentors to help children become caring, confident, competent adults. Boy Scouts of America Gateway Area Council 608-784-4040 www.gacbsa.org 2600 Quarry Road La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides education, character development, leadership skills, outdoor experiences, citizenship activities and more.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, Inc. 608-782-3926 www.bgcgl.org 1331 Clinton Street La Crosse, WI 54603 Provides guidance, leadership and companionship in well-organized programs for boys and girls. Car Seat Safety Maichor Lee 608-785-9872 La Crosse County Health Department mlee@lacrossecounty.org www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/health Health & Human Services Building 300 N. Fourth Street La Crosse WI 54601 Have your car seat checked free of charge by a safety specialist. CASA for Kids (Court Appointed Special Advocate)—YWCA 608-781-2783, ext. 224 jfortuna@ywcalax.org www.ywcalax.org 3219 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI 54603 Trains volunteers to advocate for children who have been determined by a court to be in need of protection or services. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc. 608-782-0710 info@cclse.org www.cclse.org 3170 East Avenue S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Seeks to alleviate poverty and strengthen families by providing family counseling, emergency assistance, adoption services and more. Children’s Miracle Network— Gundersen Health System 608-775-4424 cmnhospitals@gundersenhealth.org www.gundersenhealth.org/cmnhospitals 1836 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides support to families with children with specialty health care needs.
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Children’s Museum 608-784-2652 info@funmuseum.org www.funmuseum.org 207 Fifth Avenue S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits for children and families. Community Teen Center— La Crosse Area YMCA 608-784-8490 ctc@laxymca.org www.laxymca.org/programs/teens/ teen-center 137 S. 11th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides a safe haven for high school students. Coulee Children’s Center 608-787-5572 couleechildrensmain@hotmail.com www.couleechildrenscenter.com 2935 East Avenue S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Offers early intervention, therapy and child care services provided by pediatric specialists. Crossfire 608-784-6565 secretary@crossfire4u.com www.crossfire4u.com PO Box 1944 422 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides socialization opportunities and outreach to youth in group homes, juvenile detention and youth leadership training. Family & Children’s Center— La Crosse 608-785-0001 fccmain@fccnetwork.org www.fcconline.org 1707 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Serves children, families and individuals with a continuum of services designed to strengthen families. Girl Scouts of Wisconsin—Badgerland Council, La Crosse Service Center 608-784-3693 lacrosseshop@gsbadgerland.org www.gsbadgerland.org 2710 Quarry Road La Crosse, WI 54601 Inspires girls ages 5 to 17 with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service. w w w. c r w m a g a z i n e . c o m
Healthy Homes Project Maichor Lee La Crosse County Health Department 608-785-6235 lee.maichor@co.la-crosse.wi.us www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/health 300 N. Fourth Street La Crosse WI 54601 Provides home safety visits to low-income families with children. Hope Academy Amanda Jalensky 608-785-0001, ext. 312 ajalensky@fccnetwork.org www.fcconline.org 1707 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 A school teen parents can attend to complete a high school credential and raise a healthy child. La Crosse Public Education Foundation 608-787-0226 david@lacrosseeducationfoundation.org www.lacrosseeducationfoundation.org PO Box 1811 La Crosse, WI 54602-1811 Enhances learning opportunities for students in the School District of La Crosse and promotes community support for public education. Learning Together Family Literacy— Family Learning Center 608-783-9393 PO Box 400 Holmen, WI 54636 Provides youth and adults with literacy skills necessary for success. Lutheran Social Services 608-788-5090 www.lsswis.org 2307 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides counseling, adoption, treatment foster care and special program services to persons in need. The Parenting Place—La Crosse 608-784-8125 info@theparentingplace.net www.theparentingplace.net 1500 Green Bay Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides parent education and family support information and services to all families.
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Second Chapter Divorce Recovery 608-518-2041 info@secondchapter.org www.secondchapter.org 4631 Millatti Lane La Crosse, WI 54601 A community-based divorce recovery program guided by Christian principles. Tri-Quest 608-792-6013 info@tri-quest.org www.tri-quest.org PO Box 171 La Crosse, WI 54602-0171 An athletic competition that promotes healthy lifestyles and raises funds to benefit area youth. YMCA—La Crosse 608-782-9622 www.laxymca.org 1140 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Offers programs promoting healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development and more to families in La Crosse. YMCA—North 608-783-9622 www.laxymca.org 400 Mason Street Onalaska, WI 54650 Offers programs promoting healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development and more to families in Onalaska. YWCA La Crosse 608-781-2783 info@ywcalax.org www.ywcalax.org 3219 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI 54603-1755 A women’s membership movement that exists to eliminate racism and empower women. YWCA Child Center Sharlene Weibel 608-785-9541 sweibel@ywcalax.org www.ywcalax.org 419 N. Ninth Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Affordable, year-round child care with quality staff.
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FASHION/CLOTHING Sweaters for Seniors Carol Gross 608-769-9230 carolgross@aol.com www.sweaters4seniors.com 923 Division Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Collecting donations to provide “Sweaters for Seniors” for our local nursing homes during the holidays. Women’s Clothes Closet (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church) 608-784-5745 oslcoffice@centurytel.net www.oursaviorslutheranchurch.net/ womens-clothes-closet/ 612 Division Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides free new and used clothing for women entering or reentering the workforce.
Government SERVICES City of La Crosse 608-789-7500 www.cityoflacrosse.org 400 La Crosse Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides services to the citizens of the City of La Crosse. City of Onalaska 608-781-9530 www.cityofonalaska.com 415 Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650 Provides services to the citizens of the City of Onalaska. La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau 608-782-2366 info@explorelacrosse.com www.explorelacrosse.com 410 Veterans Memorial Drive La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides visitor and tourism information about the La Crosse area.
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La Crosse County Health Department 608-785-9872 healthweb@lacrossecounty.org www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/health 300 Fourth Street N., 2nd Floor La Crosse, WI 54601 Protects consumers in all public health matters on a countywide basis. La Crosse County UW-Extension Office 608-785-9593 uwexmail@co.la-crosse.wi.us www.lacrosse.uwex.edu 400 Fourth Street N., Room 3140 La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides information on family living, youth, community development and more to help county residents help themselves. La Crosse Public Library (Winding Rivers System) 608-789-7100 www.lacrosselibrary.org 800 Main Street La Crosse, WI 54601 The public library serving La Crosse, with additional community libraries located at 1552 Kane Street (north) and 1307 S. 16th Street (south).
HEALTH American Cancer Society 608-783-5000 www.cancer.org 1285 Rudy Street, Suite 103 Onalaska, WI 54650 Funds cancer research, educates the public and health professionals and provides services for cancer patients. American Heart Association 608-784-4020 www.heart.org 400 La Crosse Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Seeks to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. American Lung Association 262-703-4200 info@lungwi.org www.lung.org/associations/states/ wisconsin/ 13100 W. Lisbon Road, Suite 700 Brookfield, WI 53005-2508 Seeks to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. w w w. c r w m a g a z i n e . c o m
American Red Cross— Southwest Chapter 877-618-6628 www.redcross.org/wi/la-crosse 2927 Losey Boulevard S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides disaster relief and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. CEED Project Maichor Lee La Crosse County Health Department 608-785-6235 lee.maichor@co.la-crosse.wi.us www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/health Health & Human Services Building 300 N. Fourth Street La Crosse WI 54601 Breast and cervical cancer screening and awareness for Hmong women. Coulee Council on Addictions 608-784-4177 cca@couleecouncil.org www.couleecouncil.org 921 West Avenue S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides confidential assistance, information, education and services to people dealing with substance abuse and other addictions.
Essential Health Clinic 608-775-8390 info@essentialclinic.com www.essentialclinic.org 1201 Caledonia Street La Crosse, WI 54603 Seeks to ensure all people have access to reproductive health care and education regardless of ability to pay. Gundersen Medical Foundation 608-775-6600 gmf@gundersenhealth.org www.gundersenhealth.org/foundation 1836 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 Enhances and supports quality health care with an emphasis on medical education and health/ wellness education. La Crosse Community Dental 608-782-2840 1300 Badger Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides dental care for people receiving Medicaid or BadgerCare.
La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium 608-785-5150 info@lacrosseconsortium.org www.lacrosseconsortium.org 1300 Badger Street, Suite 3065 La Crosse, WI 54601 Develops and implements collaborative initiatives focused toward meeting community and regional health care needs. Mayo Clinic Health System— Franciscan Healthcare Foundation 608-392-8200 www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/ locations/la-crosse/donate/foundation 700 West Avenue S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Franciscan Healthcare Foundation supports the healing mission of Mayo Clinic Health System—Franciscan Healthcare Mental Health Coalition of the Greater La Crosse Area PO Box 3724 La Crosse, WI 54602-3724 mhc@mentalhealthlacrosse.org www.mentalhealthlacrosse.org A coalition of advocates and mental health services providers seeking to educate, improve insurance parity and improve access to services.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI of La Crosse County Inc. 608-779-1554 info@namilacrossecounty.org www.namilacrossecounty.org PO Box 595 La Crosse, WI 54602-0595 Helps families cope with mental illness, advocates for people with mental illness, and promotes education and research. St. Clare Health Mission 608-392-9544 www.stclarehealthmission.org 916 Ferry Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides a free walk-in clinic for the poor and uninsured.
HOME/HOUSING Couleecap 608-634-3104 (Westby) 608-782-4877 (La Crosse) contactus@couleecap.org www.couleecap.org 201 Melby Street Westby, WI 54667 700 N. Third Street, Suite 202B La Crosse, WI 54601 Seeks to fight poverty and promote self-sufficiency for people in the Coulee Region. Habitat for Humanity 608-785-2373 info@habitatlacrosse.org www.habitatlacrosse.org 3181 Berlin Drive La Crosse, WI 54601 Partners with families in need and community resources to build decent, affordable homes. Habitat ReStore 608-785-2375 www.habitatlacrosse.org/restore/ 3181 Berlin Drive La Crosse, WI 54601 Sells recycled building materials at reasonable prices to raise money for the building of Habitat houses. La Crosse Area Builders Association 608-781-5242 info@labaonline.com www.labaonline.com 816 Second Avenue S. Onalaska, WI 54650 A network of 225 screened general and subcontractors. 26
La Crosse Housing Authority 608-782-2264 www.lacrossehousing.org 1307 Badger Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides decent, safe, sanitary housing for people of low and moderate income.
Da Capo Concert Band Diane Oldani Wulf 608-780-7007 dacapo@charter.net Adult concert band performs for community events, nursing homes; available for various other functions.
La Crosse County Housing Authority 608-781-5365 kelly@lcha.net www.lcha.net 615 Plainview Road La Crosse, WI 54603 Provides housing to low-income families, elderly and people with disabilities.
La Crosse Chamber Chorale 608-780-6107 www.chamberchorale.org 124 23rd Street S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Brings professional-quality choral music, artistic excellence and creative programming to the region.
Transitional Housing— YWCA La Crosse Mary Jacobson 608-781-2783, ext. 222 mjacobson@ywcalax.org www.ywcalax.org 3219 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI 54603 Provides financial assistance, supportive services and mentoring for single-parent homeless women and their children.
La Crosse Concert Band Abbie Leithold-Gerzema 608-784-7555 abbie@lacrosseconcertband.org www.lacrosseconcertband.org PO Box 2624 La Crosse, WI 54602-2624 Brings free, quality music to La Crosse’s riverfront and educational opportunities for audience and performers.
MILITARY SUPPORT Operation Homefront–Central Midwest Office 608-658-5290 centralmidwest@operationhomefront.net www.operationhomefront.net 2615 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI 54603 Provides emergency assistance and morale to military troops, their families and wounded soldiers when they return home.
MUSIC Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps 608-782-3219 director@bluestars.org www.bluestars.org PO Box 2523 La Crosse, WI 54602 Provides members with educational and performance opportunities in the area of performance arts.
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La Crosse Jazz Orchestra Greg Balfany 608-317-5607 contact@lacrossejazzorchestra.com www.lacrossejazzorchestra.com Western Wisconsin's only jazz repertory orchestra, performing a free summer jazz series. La Crosse Symphony Orchestra 608-783-2121 accountant@lacrossesymphony.org www.lacrossesymphony.org 201 Main Street, Suite 230 La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides excellent symphonic music for the pleasure of the public in the tri-state area. La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestras 608-788-0159 manager@lyso.org or info@lyso.org www.lyso.org PO Box 2511 La Crosse, WI 54602-2511 Provides a unique opportunity for youth to develop and showcase their artistry in the symphonic tradition.
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PETS Coulee Region Humane Society, Inc. 608-781-4014 info@couleehumane.com www.couleehumane.com 911 Critter Court Onalaska, WI 54650 Provides a variety of animal services, including adoption, training, education and pet therapy. La Crescent Animal Rescue 507-895-2066 info@lacrescentanimalrescue.org www.lacrescentanimalrescue.blogspot.com 523 S. Chestnut Street La Crescent, MN 55947 Provides consistent and compassionate care to stray and homeless dogs and cats in the La Crescent area. Touching Moments Animal Assisted Activities Program Shelley Ellingson 507-894-2210 info@touchmoments.org www.touchmoments.org 8526 Union Ridge Drive Hokah, MN 55941 Provides a variety of human-animal interaction activities, creating a therapeutic atmosphere and life-enriching results.
POLITICAL League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area 608-791-1191 league@lwvlacrosse.org www.lwvlacrosse.org PO Box 363 La Crosse, WI 54602-0363 A nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government.
PRESERVATION/Historical La Crosse County Historical Society 608-782-1980 admin@lchshistory.org www.lchshistory.org 145 West Avenue S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Dedicated to the collection, preservation, display and publication of county heritage.
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Onalaska Area Historical Society Museum 608-781-9568 741 Oak Avenue S. Onalaska, WI 54650 Exhibits focus on the area’s history, from the Ice Age to modern times. Preservation Alliance of La Crosse (PAL) 608-784-1976 preservationalliance@gmail.com www.preservation-alliance.org 119 King Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Promotes appreciation for and preservation of historically significant places in the Coulee Region. West Salem Historical Society 608-786-1675 www.westsalemhistoricalsociety.org 360 N. Leonard Street West Salem, WI 54669 Offers tours of preserved homes in the area.
RECREATION City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department 608-789-7533 www.cityoflacrosse.org/parks 400 La Crosse Street, Third Floor La Crosse, WI 54601 Seeks to enrich the community through stewardship of the environment and recreation, facilities and fun. City of Onalaska Parks and Recreation Department 608-781-9560 www.cityofonalaska.com 415 Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650 Provides an opportunity for youth and adults to enjoy social and recreational activities. Holmen Park and Recreation Department 608-526-2152 www.holmenwi.com/parksrecreation Holmen Village Hall 421 S. Main Street PO Box 158 Holmen, WI 54636 Offers a wide variety of recreational programs and services for all ages throughout the entire year.
West Salem Park and Recreation Department 608-786-0222 parknrecstaff@westsalemwi.com www.westsalemwi.com/parkandrec.htm 175 S. Leonard Street West Salem, WI 54669 The mission of the department is to create community through people, parks and programs.
SENIORS Aging and Disability Resource Center of Western Wisconsin 608-785-5700 martine.audra@co.la-crosse.wi.us www.adrcww.org 300 Fourth Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides a free resource center for information and assistance relating to aging, disability, mental health or substance abuse. Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Wisconsin 715-720-7611 www.alz.org/gwwi Chippewa Valley Outreach Office 404½ N. Bridge Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Provides information, education, support and advocacy to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, plus listings of local support groups. Bethany—St. Joseph Corporation 608-788-5700 www.bsjcorp.com 2501 Shelby Road La Crosse, WI 54601 Offers housing options and community programs for older adults and individuals with health concerns. Coulee Region Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 608-785-0500 info@rsvplax.org www.rsvplax.org 2920 East Avenue S., Suite 104 La Crosse, WI 54601 Invites seniors age 55 and older to make a positive impact volunteering in our community at nonprofit agencies.
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SOCIAL ACTION African American Mutual Assistance Network (AAMAN) 608-519-2367 www.aaman.us 2519 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 AAMAN's mission is to create an environment of cultural acceptance by sharing cultural differences, addressing racism and intolerance, reducing poverty and providing eucation. Compassionate Community Faith Alliance (CCFA) Frank Kroncke 608-606-9419 fkroncke@ccfaithalliance.org www.ccfaithalliance.org PO Box 1211 La Crosse, WI 54602-1211 A coalition of faith communities empowering people to act together to build a more just society.
Bluff Country Family Resources 507-894-2676 bcfr@acegroup.cc www.bluffcountry.org 114 Main Street PO Box 294 Hokah, MN 55941 Provides crisis intervention and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and homelessness. Causeway Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc. 608-775-9999 www.causewaycaregivers.org 420 West Avenue S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides volunteer and community services to the elderly and adults with disabilities, allowing them to maintain independence and dignity.
Feminism on Tap feminismontap@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ FeminismOnTapLaCrosse/ An informal education series that takes place the first Wednesday of every month.
Centro Latino 608-515-9134 www.facebook.com/centrolatinolacrosse First Baptist Church 1209 Main St. La Crosse, WI 54601 The Latino Center provides information and services to the Latino community and other cultures as well.
FSPA (Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration) 608-782-5610 fspa@fspa.org www.fspa.org 912 Market Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Ecclesial women seeking to manifest God’s love in the world, bringing hope and healing to the community.
Come for Supper (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church) 608-782-3468 oslcoffice@centurytel.net www.oursaviorslutheranchurch.net/ come-for-supper/ 612 Division Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides a Tuesday night meal and fellowship for anyone in the community.
La Crosse Interfaith Justice and Peace Network Harvey Witzenburg 608-385-5422 harvpella@gmail.com www.laxinterfaithjusticepeace.org Founded in 1990 to bring an ecumenical, communitywide focus to peace and justice issues.
Consumer Credit Counseling Center of La Crosse 608-784-8380 info@cccsonline.org www.cccsonline.org 505 King Street, Suite 212 La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides credit counseling services.
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Great Rivers United Way, Inc. 608-796-1400 info@gruw.org www.greatriversunitedway.org 1855 E. Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650 Improves the quality of life in the region by collecting and investing resources in the community. Hunger Task Force of La Crosse 608-793-1002 office@lacrossehtf.org www.lacrossehtf.org 1240 Clinton St. La Crosse, WI 54603 A voice for the hungry, harvesting community resources to eliminate hunger. La Crosse Area Hmoob Cultural and Community Agency 608-781-5744 www.hmoobagency.org 1815 Ward Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 An educational and charitable corporation that helps Southeast Asian members adapt to life in the United States. La Crosse Community Foundation 608-782-3223 lacrosscommfound@centurytel.net www.laxcommfoundation.com 401 Main Street, Suite 205 La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides scholarships and grants to qualified nonprofit organizations that serve county residents. La Crosse County Human Services 608-784-4357 www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/humanservices/ 300 Fourth Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601 Offers protection, prevention, intervention, treatment, education and support to individuals and families within La Crosse County. La Crosse Warming Center 608-519-8041 info@cclse.org www.cclse.org/la-crosse-warming-center 413 S. Third Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides a safe and warm place for homeless adults from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. November 1 through March 31.
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New Horizons Shelter and Women’s Center Office: 608-791-2610 Crisis line: 1-888-231-0066 newhorizons@centurytel.net www.nhagainstabuse.org PO Box 2031 La Crosse, WI 54602-2031 Provides safety and services to adults and families who have experienced domestic violence. Onalaska Emergency Food Basket 608-783-7722 735 Sand Lake Road Onalaska, WI 54650 Emergency food to persons in need. Place of Grace Catholic Worker House 608-782-6224 placeofgrace.cw@gmail.com www.facebook.com/placeofgraceWI/ PO Box 366 919 Hood Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides meals and a neighborhood hospitality center.
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Ruth House—YWCA La Crosse Peggy Ham 608-781-2783, ext. 230 pham@ywcalax.org www.ywcalax.org 3219 Commerce Street La Crosse, WI 54603 A strength-based healing home supporting women successfully leaving alcohol treatment. Sacred Grounds 608-782-3018 outreach.wesleyumc@gmail.com www.wesleyumc-lacrosse.org Wesley United Methodist Church 721 King Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Offers coffee and fellowship to persons in need. The Salvation Army 608-782-6126 www.salvationarmylacrosse.org 223 N. Eighth Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Provides spiritual, physical and emotional assistance to persons in emergency situations.
Stepping Stones Children’s Advocacy Center (Family and Children’s Center) 608-791-3882 jmeyer@fccnetwork.org www.fcconline.org/seeking-help/ for-children/stepping-stones/ 1707 Main Street, Suite 113 La Crosse, WI 54601 Seeks to reduce trauma to children who are reported as being maltreated. WAFER 608-782-6003 info@waferlacrosse.org www.waferlacrosse.org 403 Causeway Boulevard La Crosse, WI 54603 Food pantry serving La Crosse County residents. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Tues. and Thurs. 4-7:45 p.m.
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Love + Medicine saves the day! “I wasn’t happy about having to stay in the hospital another day. Then in walks a superhero—mask, cape, the whole deal. In a superhero pose, with hands on hips, she says, ‘I heard someone is not having a very good day.’ It was then I knew it was my superhero nurse, Angie. She gave me a shot of laughter and saved the day.” Creative caring makes our staff some of the best in the world. We call it Love + Medicine.
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