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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/
Special Olympics
cityoflacrosse.org (Special Recreation)
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!
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
Dahl Family YMCA
Rush Wisconsin West Adult Soccer
City of Onalaska Parks and Recreation
Veterans
La Crosse County has a VFW and two American Legion posts in the area acting as resources for our local veterans.
