2020 Grantees
Annual Grants
- La Crosse County Health Dept – Women’s Transportation Fund
- New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers, Inc. – Survivor’s Fund
- YWCA La Crosse – Ruth House
- Western Technical College – Foundation Educational Access for Women Students
- The Salvation Army – Rent Assistance
- UW-L Self-Sufficiency Program SSP – Academic Skills and More
- WAFER, Inc. – Women and Girls Hygiene Project
- Couleecap, Inc. – Homeless Programs
- La Crosse County Human Services – Southside/Northside Moms United
- Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) – Supporting Child Care Programs During COVID19 Through the WI Early Education Shared Services Network
- School District of La Crosse – Healing & Hope
- Family & Children’s Center – Healthy Families Program
- theExchange/Shelter Development Inc. – theExchange
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse – Back to School
- Marine Credit Union Foundation -Finding HOME (Hope, Opportunity, Mastery, Empowerment)
- Couleecap, Inc. – Skills Enhancement Program
- Cia Siab, Inc. – Viv Ncaus Sawv Ua Ke: Hmoob Womxn Intergenerational Healing Retreat
- Coulee Council on Addictions – Women’s Craft program
- First Teen Clothes Closet – Ethnic Hair Kits
- YWCA La Crosse – Justice Circles
- GROW La Crosse – Empowered Girls
- Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin – Empowering Health Education for Girls & Young Women in La Crosse
- Bluff Country Family Resources – Survivor II Investment Fund
- Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – Women’s Clothes Closet
Additional Off-Cycle Grants
- La Crosse County Health Dept – Women’s Transportation Fund
- Couleecap/Coulee Region Immigrant Task Force – Period products for immigrant families
- School District of La Crosse – Installation of free pad & tampon dispensers
- La Crosse Community Foundation – La Crosse Area Emergency Response Fund
2019 Grantees
- AAUW – Equal Means Equal Film screening
- Aptiv Foundation – 2019 Miss RemarkAble Pageant
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region – Big Sisters Little Sisters Service Learning
- Bluff Country Family Resources – Women and Girls Empowerment
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – Junior Girls Mentoring Program on the North Side
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse – Care packages for homeless women
- Coulee Council on Addictions – Women’s Craft Program
- Couleecap, Inc. – Homeless Programs
- Family & Children’s Center – Hope Academy
- First Teen Clothes Closet – First Teen Clothes Closet Racially Diverse Hair Kits
- FSPA Franciscan Spirituality Center – Girls Connect: Developing Mindfulness in Adolescent Girls
- GROW La Crosse – Empowered Girls Camp
- Habitat for Humanity- La Crosse Area – Women Build Educational Program
- Independent Living Resources – Recovery Avenue’s Women Supporting Women Group
- La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Leadercast Women
- La Crosse County Health Department – The Women’s Transportation Fund
- La Crosse County Historical Society – Juxtapose Exhibit
- La Crosse County Human Services – Southside and Northside Mom’s United
- Mississippi Valley Conservancy – Partners Empowering Women Outdoors
- New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers, Inc. – Survivors’ Fund
- School District of La Crosse – Hamilton Elementary-Community School Initiative
- The Parenting Place – Dinner and Diapers
- The Salvation Army – Rent Assistance
- UW-L Self-Sufficiency Program – Writing and Math Instruction
- WAFER, Inc. – Women and Girls Hygiene Project
- Western Technical College Foundation – Educational Access for Women 2019
- YWCA La Crosse – Ruth House
- YWCA La Crosse – Teen LEAD
2018 Grantees
- Aptiv – Miss RemarkAble Pageant
- Bluff Country Family Resources – Survivor Future Investment Fund
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – “Time with Laquita” mentoring program
- Catholic Charities – Care Packages for Homeless Women
- Coulee Council on Addictions – Women’s Craft Program
- Couleecap – Transitional Housing Program
- Family & Children’s Center – Hope Academy
- Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration – Survivors Safe and Free event sponsorship
- Independent Living Resources – RAVE Women Supporting Women support group
- La Crosse County Health Department – Women’s Transportation Fund
- La Crosse County Human Services – La Crosse Area Family Collaborative
- Mississippi Valley Conservancy – Women in Conservation internship
- New Horizons – Survivor’s Fund
- The Parenting Place – Play Groups for Positive Relationships
- The Salvation Army – Rental Assistance
- UW-L Self Sufficiency Program
- WAFER – Menstrual Products Pantry
- Western Technical College – Educational Access for Women
- YWCA La Crosse – Ruth House, Teen LEAD
2017 Grantees
- Big Brothers Big Sisters – REnew Activities
- Bluff Country Family Resources – Eliminating Roadblocks to Safety Fund
- Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse – Smart Girls Program
- Catholic Charities – Care Packages for Homeless Women
- Consumer Credit Counseling – Financial Education and Budget Counseling
- Coulee Council on Addictions – Women’s Craft Program
- Couleecap – Transitional Housing Program
- Essential Health Clinic – Puberty Curriculum Expansion
- Family & Children’s Center – Hope Academy
- Habitat for Humanity – Women Build Program
- Hunger Task Force – I’m Hungry Project
- Independent Living Resources – Independent Living Program
- La Crosse County Health Department – Women’s Transportation Fund
- La Crosse County Human Services – La Crosse Area Family Collaborative
- New Horizons – Survivors Fund
- Riverfront – Miss RemarkAble Pageant
- The Parenting Place – Play Groups for Positive Relationships
- The Salvation Army – Rental Assistance
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse – Self-Sufficiency Program
- WAFER – Women’s Hygiene Project
- Western Technical College – Educational Access for Women
- YWCA La Crosse – Ruth House, Teen LEAD
2016 Grantees
- New Horizons Shelter – Survivor’s Fund
- Family & Children’s Center – Hope Academy
- WTC – Education Access for Women
- YWCA – CASA for kids program
- UWL Self Sufficiency – SSP Pre College Skills & Sustaining the Educational Journey Project
- Coulee Council on Addictions – Women’s Craft Program
- Couleecap, Inc – Transitional Housing Program
- WAFER – Women and Children Hygiene needs
- The Parenting Place – Play Groups for Positive Relationships Among Parents
- La Crosse County Health Department – Women’s Transportation Fund
- La Crosse County Health Department – 2017 HPV Education & Awareness Campaign
- La Crosse County Health Department – Safe Sleep/Cribs for Kids
- Independent Living Resources – Independent Living Program
- Independent Living Resources – RAVE
- Catholic Charities – Back to School Project
- YWCA – Teen LEAD
- YWCA – Ruth House
- Bluff Country Family Resources – Housing Supports
- Riverfront Activity Center, Inc – Miss Remarkable Pageant
- The Salvation Army – Rental Assistance and Personal Hygiene
- Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – The Essentials: Undergarments & Hygiene
- Consumer Counseling of La Crosse – Financial Education & Budget Counseling
- La Crosse County Human Services – La Crosse Area Family Collaborative
- The Hunger Task Force – I’m Hungry Project
2015 Grantees
- La Crosse County Health Department – Women’s Transportation Fund
- New Horizons Shelter – Survivor’s Fund
- Family & Children’s Center – Hope Academy
- WTC – Education Access for Women
- YWCA – CASA for kids program
- UWL Self Sufficiency – The Learning Journey continues
- Coulee Council on Addictions – Helping Women Recover Scholarship Fund and Craft Program\
- Boys and Girls Clubs – Jr Smart Girls
- Couleecap, Inc – Couleecap Transitional Housing Program
- WAFER – Women’s Hygiene needs
- The Parenting Place – Free diaper project
- La Crosse County Health Department – Coulee Region Immunization Coalitions Preteen & Teen Vaccination Catholic
- Independent Living Resources – Independent Living Program
- YMCA – New Moves for Girls and the Teen Center
- Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse – Transition from Homelessness
- YWCA of the Coulee Region – Ruth House
- Gundersen Health – Use of Mobile Media to enhance care of pregnant women with addictions
- Big Brothers Big Sisters – Girls RULE (Respect, Unity, Leadership and Empowerment)
- Riverfront Activity Center, Inc – Miss Remarkable Pageant
- The Salvation Army – Tampons for Women who are Homeless
2014 Grantees
- African American Mutual Asst. Network – Healthy Foods for kids
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse – Wages for Transitional Jobs
- Couleecap, Inc – Couleecap Transitional Housing Program
- Family & Children’s Center – Healthy Families
- Family & Children’s Center – Hope Academy
- La Crosse County Aging – Caregiver Coach Program
- La Crosse County Health Department – Women’s Transportation Fund
- La Crosse County Health Department – Coulee Region Immunization Coalitions Preteen & Teen Vaccination
- The American Red Cross – NAT Scholarship
- The Salvation Army – Helpful kid stuff
- UWL Self Sufficiency – Pre-college Skills Class
- WAFER – Women’s Hygiene needs
- Boys and Girls Clubs – Jr Smart Girls
- Coulee Council on Addictions – Helping Women Recover Scholarship Fund and Craft Program
- Independent Living Resources – Independent Living Program
- YMCA – New Moves for Girls and the Teen Center
- The Parenting Place – Brown Bag Parent Education
- YWCA – CASA for kids program
- New Horizons Shelter – Survivor’s Fund
- WTC – Education Access for Women
2013 Grantees
- WAFER for personal hygiene products
- Gundersen Medical Foundation – Y Teen Center
- New Horizons Shelter
- Family and Children Center – Healthy Families child abuse prevention
- Family and Children Center – HOPE Academy (teen moms and babes)
- Alzheimer’s Association Woman to Woman Program
- Coulee Council on Addictions—Women Recovery
- Parenting Place parent/child development program
- Great Rivers 211 women awareness about
- UWL Single Parent Self Sufficiency Program
- Western Tech Foundation education and testing fees
- Our Saviors Women’s Clothes Closet
- CouleeCap – Transitional housing
- La Crosse County – Aging Unit – caregiver coach
- La Crosse County – Community Liaison transportation fund
- Salvation Army
- Independent Living Resources
- Wafer
- Coulee Council on Addictions
2012 Grantees
- UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program – adult education program to provide refresher courses in math and
composition
- Family & Children’s Center – to provide services, promote opportunity, health and self-sufficiency to a single-woman lead family
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – for Jr. Smart Girls which promotes healthy attitudes and lifestyle choices to girls in 3rd through 5th grade
- YWCA of the Coulee Region – to provide employment training for disadvantaged women lacking job skills and self-sufficiency
- La Crosse County Community Liaison Program – support for the “Women’s Transportation Fund” to provide assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that impact their ability to be self-sufficient
- HOPE Academy – support for a program that allows single teen mothers to move towards self-sufficiency
- Western Technical College – assistance for low-income women to obtain their GED and/or pursue higher education
- Couleecap, Inc. – funding to support households headed by women to become self-sufficient.
- Women’s Clothes Closet – to purchase light fixtures and fans
- The Parenting Place – to provide assistance to women who wish to open or maintain an in-home childcare business
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation – to support a program that will allow adolescent girls to develop skills in leadership, marketing and fundraising as well as creativity and communication
- New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Centers – assistance to eliminate the barriers for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or harassment and allow them to become self-sufficient
- The Salvation Army – funding for a program which will provide childcare for women using the shelter while they look for employment
2011 Grantees
- WAFER – to purchase feminine hygiene products for women using the food pantry
- New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers – assistance to eliminate the barriers for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or harassment and allow them to become self-sufficient
- Western Technical College – assistance for low-income women to obtain their GED and/or pursue higher education
- Women’s Clothes Closet – to purchase socks, underwear and bras and for women who are working or seeking employment
- The Salvation Army – to purchase feminine hygiene products for women who are underemployed and/or homeless
- YWCA of the Coulee Region – to provide employment training for disadvantaged women lacking job skills and self-sufficiency
- Hmong Mutual Assistance Association – La Crosse Area – for a leadership retreat that will address issues affecting women such as self-esteem, traditional gender roles and inequity as well as domestic and sexual violence
- Learning Together Family Literacy – support for a program that allows single teen mothers to move towards self-sufficiency
- The Parenting Place – to provide 150 women and children scholarships to attend the carnival
- Family & Children’s Center – to provide services, promote opportunity, health and self-sufficiency to a single-woman lead family
- UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program – adult education program to provide refresher courses in math and composition
- UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program Student Parent Community – for a support network to help student mothers become self-sufficient while advancing through college
- Workforce Connections – to provide a unique opportunity for single mothers to enter a high-paying apprenticeships in the energy sector that will enable them to become self-sufficient
- Hamilton Dance Shoppe – K-5 girls learn dance in a safe, after-school supervised environment
- La Crosse County Community Liaison Program – support for the “Women’s Transportation Fund” to provide assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that impact their ability to be self-sufficient
2010 Grantees
- Hunger Task Force – to purchase and supply community food programs with personal hygiene products such as
toothpaste, toilet paper, shampoo, and feminine hygiene items
- Family Resources – to provide 150 women and children scholarships to attend the carnival
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – for SMART Girls on the Go which promotes healthy attitudes and lifestyle choices to adolescent girls
- La Crosse County Community Liaison Program – – support for the “Women’s Transportation Fund” to provide assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that impact their ability to be self-sufficient
- A Place of Grace – to provide assistance in emergency situations when no other sources of funding or shelter are available
- New Horizons Shelter and Women’s Center – to provide financial assistance to domestic violence and sexual assault victims
- UW-La Crosse Continue Education and Extension – sponsorship for the Re-Claiming Girlhood Conference which will provide tools and strategies to understand, resist and counteract the sexualization of girlhood
- Western Technical College Foundation – assistance for women enrolling in non-traditional career programs
- Hamilton Dance Shoppe – K-5 girls learn dance in a safe, after-school supervised environment
- Family & Children’s Center – to provide services, promote opportunity, health and self-sufficiency to a single-woman lead family
- YWCA of the Coulee Region – to provide employment training for disadvantaged women lacking job skills and self-sufficiency
- UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program – adult education program to provide refresher courses in math and composition
- LGBT Resource Center for the Seven Rivers Region – to teach skills and provide knowledge on self-defense and safety
- WAFER – to purchase feminine products for women using the food pantry
- Learning Together Family Literacy – support for a program that allows single teen mothers to move towards self-sufficiency
- Coulee Region Transitional Housing Ministry Our Saviors Lutheran Church – to provide emergency assistance and support services to women in shelter or in transitional housing
2009 Grantees
- Western Technical College Foundation – assistance for women enrolling in non-traditional career programs
- UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program – adult education program to provide refresher courses I math and composition
- Hamilton and Franklin After School Program – K-5 girls learn dance in a safe, after-school supervised environment
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – for SMART Girls on the Go which promotes healthy attitudes and lifestyle choices to adolescent girls
- Christ Episcopal Church – to support the Hmong Sewing Program where women of all ages learn sewing and quilting
- La Crosse County Community Liaison Program – support for the “Women’s Transportation Fund” to provide assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that impact their ability to be self-sufficient
- Learning Together Family Literacy – support for a program that allows single teen mothers to move towards self-sufficiency
- Family & Children’s Center – housing and transportation assistance for female youth aging out of the foster care system
- Women’s Clothes Closet – to purchase personal hygiene products for women
- Domestic Violence Intervention Project – to assist domestic violence victims and their families with gift cards for emergency assistance
2008 Grantees
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation – to support an event raising awareness of domestic violence and elder abuse
- UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program – adult education program to provide refresher courses in math and composition
- Hamilton and Franklin After School Program – K-5 girls learn dance in a safe, supervised environment
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation/Unity House for Women – to purchase drums and stands for residents
- Family Resources – scholarships to women and children to attend the Children’s Summer Festival
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – for SMART Girls on the Go which promotes healthy attitudes and lifestyle choices to adolescent girls
- New Horizons Shelter and Women’s Center – to make wheelchair accessibility modifications
- Christ Episcopal Church – to support the Hmong Sewing Program where women of all ages learn sewing and quilting
- La Crosse County Community Liaison Program – support for the “Women’s Transportation Fund” to provide assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that impact their ability to be self-sufficient
- Learning Together Family Literacy – support for a program that allows single teen mothers to move towards self-sufficiency
- Learning Together Family Literacy – support for registration fees for teen mothers to obtain their GEDs
- WAFER, Inc. – to purchase feminine products for women using WAFER
- Children’s Museum of La Crosse – admission passes given to local human service organizations for clients and their families
- Women’s Clothes Closet – to purchase locks, signs and socks
2007 Grantees
- Christ Episcopal Church – to support the Hmong Sewing Program where women of all ages learn sewing and quilting
- Women’s Clothes Closet – purchase of locks, a vacuum cleaner and a bench for the shoe department
- La Crosse County Association for Home and Community Education – book sets will be given and read to preschoolers
- Children’s Museum of La Crosse – admission passes given to local human service organizations for clients and their families
- UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program – scholarships for Self-Sufficiency graduates
- Western Technical College Foundation – support for Women’s Fund accounts for GED and registration fees
- La Crosse County Community Liaison Program – support for the “Women’s Transportation Fund” to provide assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that impact their ability to be self-sufficiency
- Hamilton and Franklin After School Program – K-5 girls learn dance in a safe, supervised environment
- Coulee Council on Addictions – educating recovering women on the importance of health, leisure and social education
- Viterbo University – CARING: For Victims of Domestic Violence to help women at New Horizons Women’s Shelter focus on their own health and wellness and that of their children
- Learning Together Family Literacy – support for a program that allows single teen mothers to move towards self-sufficiency
- Learning Together Family Literacy – support for registration fees for teen mothers to obtain their GEDs
- Coulee Region Transitional Housing Ministry – providing utility hook up and/or legal assistance
2006 Grantees
- Options In Reproductive Care – support age-appropriate workshops to help teen girls learn “The 7 Respect Basics”
- Coulee Council on Addictions – a multi-faceted program for women to mentor other women recovering from addiction
- Women’s Clothes Closet – purchase room dividers and improve air conditioning
- La Crosse County Community Liaison Program – support for the “Women’s Transportation Fund” to provide assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that impact their ability to be self-sufficient
- Learning Together Family Literacy – support a program that allows single teen mothers to move towards self-sufficiency
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – for a project to promote healthy attitudes and choices that will enable girls to reach their potential
- Hamilton and Franklin After School Program – K-5 girls learn dance in a safe, supervised environment
- La Crosse County Health Department – to promote wellness in the life of Hmong women
- Family & Children’s Center – support Healthy Families which prevents child abuse before it begins
- UW-L Self-Sufficiency Program – adult education program at the Hamilton Family Learning Center to assist women in developing and improving writing, math and computer skills
- Family Resources & New Horizons – to help with educator fees and supplies
- La Crosse Jail Ministry – to help incarcerated women stay in contact with their children by recording storybooks & personal messages
- La Crosse Jail Ministry – provide underclothing for incarcerated indigent women
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation – provide support for victims of domestic violence
2005 Grantees
- Alzheimer’s Association – educational materials for women caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease
- Coulee Region Mediation and Restorative Justice – anger management classes for women in the La Crosse County Jail
- Coulee Council on Addictions – support for “The Courage to Craft” a program to provide leisure activities for women in recovery; and “Women’s Outreach” to provide transportation, information and referral services to women with potential substance abuse issues
- Hamilton After School Program – K-5 girls learn dance in a safe, supervised environment
- La Crosse County Community Liaison Program – support for the “Women’s Transportation Fund” to provide assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that impact their ability to be self-sufficient
- Options in Reproductive Care – to fund “Mother/Daughter Nights – Talking about the Tough Stuff”
- UW-L Self-Sufficiency Program – adult education program at the Hamilton Family Learning Center to assist women in developing and improving writing, math and computer skills
- Workforce Connections, Inc – to provide a YES AmeriCorps member to develop a business entrepreneurship program with 14-18 year old women at Logan LaCrossRoads High School
2004 Grantees
- Central High School – students record and preserve memories and experiences of military women serving our country
- Community Liaison Program of La Crosse County – provides assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that negatively impact their ability to be self sufficient
- Coulee Council on Addictions – recovering women have a venue to give and receive support
- Gertrude Salzer Gordon Children’s Museum of La Crosse – “Girl Power Overnight” scholarships to girls to learn and enhance their physical, emotional and societal power
- Hamilton Elementary School – dance lessons for girls to increase their self-confidence, enhance self-esteem, improve communication skills, build healthy bodies and encourage teamwork
- Lincoln Middle School – assistance to low income girls to obtain physicals needed to participate in sports
- Options in Reproductive Care – a program to increase employability of low income women by helping them set attainable education and career goals
- Women’s Clothes Closet – a computer and printer purchase
- WWTC Opportunity Center – provides financial assistance to low-income women for GED, HSED or driver’s education
2003 Grantees
- Community Liaison Program – Women’s Transportation Assistance Fund
- Coulee Council on Addictions, Inc. – Women’s Craft Social
- Essential Health Clinic/Options in Reproductive Care – Mother-Daughter Night: Talking about the Tough Stuff
- Francisan Skemp Healthcare – Exploring Body Image
- School District of La Crosse- Hamilton – Hood Park Hip Hop
- Self-Sufficiency Program – SSP Pre-College Skills Workshops
- Western Technical College Foundation – Revolving Account
- Workforce Connections, Inc. – Girls Experiencing Science
- YWCA La Crosse – Transitional Housing Program
- YWCA La Crosse – YWCA CASA for Kids Program
2002 Grantees
- Children’s Museum of La Crosse – Girl Power Camp-in
- Coulee Region Mediation and Restorative Justice – Working with Juvenile Offenders
- Essential Health Clinic – Options in Reproductive Care – Interpreters by Telephone
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation – Eating Disorders Treatment Program
- School District of La Crosse & Misty’s Dance – Arts in Motion
- The Salvation Army – Children’s Playroom
- YWCA La Crosse – CASA for Kids
2001 Grantees
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – SMART Girls
- Children’s Museum of La Crosse – Girl Power Camp-in
- Family Resources – National Refugee & Immigrant Women Leadership Conference
- New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Centers – Transitional Housing Program
- YWCA La Crosse – The Women Inmate Nurturing Program
2000 Grantees
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – SMART Girls
- CESA #4 – La Crosse Choices Task Force
- Domestic Violence Intervention Program – Sexual Assault Education Program
- Museum of Modern Technology – Amazing Girl Scientists
- New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Centers – Transitional Housing Program
1999 Grantees
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse – SMART Girls
- Essential Health Clinic/Options in Reproductive Care – Hmong Interpreter
- La Crosse Jail Ministry – The Storybook Project
- New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Centers – Financial Support for Advisory Board