by Brian Liesinger | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Following an extensive search, the La Crosse Promise has hired Aaron Czappa as its new Executive Director. Czappa brings twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector to La Crosse Promise’s innovative education programs. “I am very excited to accept the executive...
by Brian Liesinger | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
The ongoing struggle with racism has been acted violently over and over against Black Lives. This past several months have been particularly tragic period for the country and our region. The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Jacob Blake in Kenosha at the hands...
by Brian Liesinger | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
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by Aaron Czappa | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
School did not always come easy to Emma. Growing up severely dyslexic with moderate ADHD, Emma had trouble liking school. “I felt like I had to work harder than everyone else to find what worked for me. Once I figured that out, I really liked going to school, and they...
by Brian Liesinger | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
La Crosse Promise announces that Executive Director Brian Liesinger will formally step down from his position at the end of October. Liesinger’s departure comes after more than three and a half years of distinguished service during which he advanced La Crosse...
by Brian Liesinger | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
This month, La Crosse Promise made the first installment toward an adult scholarship for one of our Promise homeowners. Michael D’Hondt moved to La Crosse from Detroit, Mich. in 2017 and purchased a Promise-eligible spec home (left) from Wied Investments in...
by Brian Liesinger | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
May 20, 2019 — La Crosse Promise announces the addition of Adam Hatfield to its Board of Directors, beginning a three-year term this May. A Winona, Minn., native, Hatfield has lived in La Crosse since 2003 and is active in a variety of community and neighborhood...
by Brian Liesinger | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
During the second week of May, we’re joining the City of La Crosse in celebrating their Community Development Week. The events showcase the investment the City and La Crosse Promise are making in our historic southside neighborhoods. The public is invited to a...
by Brian Liesinger | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Future Center Fairs are a Hit! Read our latest newsletter.
by Brian Liesinger | Apr 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
The good news about the impact we are making is spreading! Two publications from neighboring Iowa recently featured La Crosse Promise. The Gazette- Cedar Rapids, IA. March 10, 2019 Brian Fukuda, Community Development Specialist at La Crosse County and one of the...
by Brian Liesinger | Mar 20, 2019 | Future Centers
We are very excited to host the Future Center Fairs at Logan and Central High Schools. Nearly 1000 students participated, with 55 businesses and community organizations represented. WXOW Coverage News 8000 Coverage
