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City of La Crosse Equity & Diversity Survey

November 17, 2022

La Crosse’s Racial Equity Team has launched a survey to better learn about how people use city services. It also asks if people think the city is being inclusive, and how comfortable people feel using city services like police and fire, libraries, and voting facilities. The Racial Equity Team will use the findings to create an equity action plan.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the culture and contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. 

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You’re Invited! Home Ownership & Wealth Focus Group for Black, Indigenous & People of Color

September 7, 2022

We are currently creating Black, Indigenous & People of Color focus groups to provide a space to discuss a variety of important topics related to the lived experiences of what was, what is, and what could be for Black, Indigenous & People of Color in home ownership along with the opportunities, perceptions, and barriers that exist in the 7 Rivers Region.

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Wisconsin Senior Employment (WISE)

July 20, 2022

The WISE Program provides adults, age 55 and better, with training and part-time paid work experience in community service based organizations. The on-the-job experience helps develop and improve skills necessary for permanent employment.

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Reminder: La Crosse Comprehensive Plan

July 10, 2022

The City of La Crosse has begun the process of updating Confluence, the City of La Crosse’s Comprehensive Plan via Forward La Crosse, a campaign to encourage public involvement in the planning process.

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Ugetconnected

June 15, 2022

Get connected, stay connected with Ugetconnected. Sign up, answer a few questions, and choose a volunteer opportunity you’re interested in. Support your community at www.ugetconnected.org. This video was created for Great Rivers United Way by students in Western Technical College’s […]

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Reimagining equity work | Shaundel Spivey | TEDxUWLaCrosse

May 23, 2022

Shaundel Spivey, executive director of Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge, presented “Reimagining Equity Work” during a TEDxUWLaCrosse presentation April 19 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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Self-Sufficiency Program at UW La Crosse

February 11, 2022

Thinking about college?  Wondering where to start? Make the Self-Sufficiency Program your first step! SSP is a no-cost evening program on the UW-L campus.

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Western Technical College’s Multicultural Center is now called The SPACE

January 18, 2022

Western Technical College’s Multicultural Center is now called The SPACE, which stands for the Student Place of Action, Culture and Empowerment.

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Mississippi Valley Conservancy Is Hiring!

January 18, 2022

The Mississippi Valley Conservancy is seeking a Land Management Strategic Director and has a Summer Land Management Internship available. The Mississippi Valley Conservancy works with conservation-minded landowners who choose to permanently protect their private land through conservation easements and land acquisition […]

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Event Notice

Fierce Foundation's Empower Generations LIVE Event

FIERCE Foundation recognizes the transformative power of the 1Life Fully Lived approach, which personally guided Carolyn Colleen out of generational adversity and into success. Now, we’re excited to bring this […]

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Multi­cultural Resource Guide

This guide lists established and emerging resources that reflect and celebrate cultural diversity in our area.

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