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Service and Volunteering

The people of Greater La Crosse are proud of their long tradition of serving the community to improve this little corner of the world. Find many opportunities to give back, develop your faith, and connect with others. Grow our community by getting out, meeting others, and giving of your time!

Great Rivers United Way unites people and resources to improve lives and strengthen communities. Learn more about ways you can make an impact at any of Greater La Crosse’s hundreds of nonprofit organizations.  Visit greatriversunitedway.org or ugetconnected.org

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater WI
alz.org/wi

American Red Cross – Scenic Bluffs
redcross.org (Southwest Chapter)

Aptiv
aptiv.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region
7riversbbbs.org

Boy Scouts of America – Gateway Area Council
gatewayscouting.org

Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse
bgclax.org

Catholic Charities
cclse.org

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
fspa.org

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland
gsbadgerland.org

HMOOB Cultural & Community Agency
hmoobagency.org

La Crosse Area Autism Foundation
laxautism.org

La Crosse Area Habitat for Humanity and ReStore
habitatlacrosse.org

La Crosse Jaycees
lacrossejaycees.org

La Crosse Lions Charities
e-clubhouse.org (La Crosse)

La Crosse Masonic Lodge 190
190-wi.ourlodgepage.com

La Crosse Promise
lacrossepromise.org

Local Lupus Alliance, Inc.
locallupus.org

New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Centers
nhagainstabuse.org

The Parenting Place
theparentingplace.net

Rotary Club of La Crosse
rotarycluboflacrosse.org

Salvation Army of La Crosse
salvationarmy.org/lacrosse/

VARC, Inc.
varcinc.com

Neighborhood Associations

Get to know your neighbors and share recommendations, advice, important alerts, and much more by joining one of the neighborhood associations in the La Crosse area. They serve both a practical and fun role, as some even offer classes and social outings. Search your new neighborhood and join today!

DIVERSITY

With an international student population numbering 400+ and a workforce growing in diversity, the Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council (GLADC) members include large and small major businesses, educational institutions, nonprofits, governments, and individuals. The Council works to advance a vision of Greater La Crosse as an inclusive and welcoming place to work, access opportunities, contribute, and belong.

They provide resources to businesses including trainings, speakers, and networking opportunities. GLADC also produces a publication, the Multicultural Resource Guide, to help facilitate a more accessible and inclusive community. This dynamic guide lists established and emerging resources that reflect and celebrate the cultural diversity of the area and helps connect residents to these valuable resources. 

The Multicultural Resource Guide includes:

  • Civic & Advocacy Organizations and Initiatives
  • City & Regional Government
  • Faith Communities
  • Education
  • Arts/Culture/Entertainment
  • Businesses & Services

Contact GLADC today!

info@glaxdiversitycouncil.com
glaxdiversitycouncil.com

FAITH

Worship and community are indispensable aspects for believers of any faith. With nearly 60% of the area identifying as religiously affiliated, faith in Greater La Crosse is populous, welcoming, and diverse. Lutheranism, Judaism, Catholicism, Church of Latter Day Saints, Islam and many other faiths are active and embraced in our area, adding rich diversity to our quality of life.  Find a community of faith here

Sports

Adult sport leagues are a fun way to meet others and get active! Visit your local municipality’s website to find out how to join, meeting times, and everything you need to know about leagues for basketball, football, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, tennis, and more.

City of La Crosse Parks and Recreation

cityoflacrosse.org

Dahl Family YMCA

laxymca.org

Rush Wisconsin West Adult Soccer

rushwiwest.com

City of Onalaska Parks and Recreation

cityofonalaska.com

Veterans

La Crosse County has a VFW and two American Legion posts in the area acting as resources for our local veterans.

American Legion La Crosse Post 52

608-782-3232

American Legion Onalaska Post 336

608-783-3300

VFW Post 1530

608-785-1530

The La Crosse Area Chamber Bridge Builders Program helps those who have relocated to Greater La Crosse learn more about their new community and make connections as they settle in. We match newcomers with a Bridge Builder, a community ambassador with established personal and professional networks and a strong knowledge of Greater La Crosse. Bridge Builders and newcomers are paired based upon their shared interests, and once matched, the Bridge Builder becomes a first friend who can answer questions, make connections, and help our newest neighbors feel right at home in Greater La Crosse.