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BBBS 7 Rivers Region

Community Resources

BBBS 7 Rivers Region

One of the keys to our successes is offering a variety of valuable resources, advice and experiences to our BIGs, Parents and Guardians.

You are not alone - assistance & help is always there for you! 

BBBS 7 Rivers Region
BetterTogether

Hundreds of La Crosse County youth struggle with mental health challenges that can lead to depression and dangerous consequences.

 

Together, we can help our youth live happier, healthier lives. Together, we can find solutions that help entire communities thrive. Because we’re Better Together.

Black

BLACK works to empower and elevate the Greater La Crosse Black Community through innovative leadership, education, and advocacy.

boys girls club lacrosse

The Mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse is to inspire and empower all young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Local Clubs:

  • Schuh/Mullen Homes Club

  • ​Hamilton Club

  • Huber Homes Club

  • Northside Club

  • Terry Erickson Club

  • Amie L. Mathy Club

  • Dave & Barb Skogen Club

  • Don & Cheryl Brenengen Club - West Salem

boys girls club rochester

To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring community members.

Cerebral Palsy Guide

Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by this condition and other birth injuries.

cia siab

We are committed to providing culturally empowering advocacy to the Hmoob Community.

Coulee Recover Center

Provides confidential help to individuals and families impacted by addiction and leads the community in prevention, education, and awareness.

Coulee-Montessori

COULEE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL

Offers preschools through 8th grade instruction using the Montessori educational philosophy.

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WIOA program to assist young people with barriers to determine and reach their career goals. 

family children center

Serving thousands of individuals and families every year, helping them enjoy happier, healthier relationships.

gateway area council

To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Goodwill Industries

We provide pathways for people who are underserved, underrepresented or disadvantaged who have a goal of building job skills that lead to sustained employment and improved financial stability.

GR211

Great Rivers 2-1-1 offers free, confidential community information, referrals, and a Crisis Hotline, 24 hours/day.

 

Dial 2-1-1 or 800-362-8255 to talk to an information and referral specialist.

great rivers hub

Will implement a system to bridge the gap between health care delivery and the social service sector for cost savings, improved population health outcomes, and increased client experience and engagement.

ho-chunk

The Ho-Chunk Youth Services Learning Center serves K-12 youth by providing after-school tutoring, Ho-Chunk language classes, cultural activities, recreational outings, and other youth programming. 

Hope Restores Informational

Our purpose is to support, advocate, listen, and bridge the gap between African Americans in our community.

lacrosse area family collaborative
  • Proactively engage families on the neighborhood level

  • Voluntary entry – Driven by family identified needs

  • Focus on Relationship building

  • Stabilize families before emergency intervention is required

4h clover

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 

4-H is the nation’s largest positive youth development and mentoring organization, empowering 6 million young people every day!

Free grant

These grants are given away for free, and they could help low income veterans with bills, mortgage, rent, housing, college, and medications . Please note that grants are only given for veterans who can prove financial difficulties.

SDLAX

In La Crosse, students will discover their talents and abilities and will be prepared to pursue their dreams and aspirations while contributing effectively to their local, national, and global communities.

Logan-Ranger

LA CROSSE LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL

A caring learning community committed to excellence in education. We are rich in history and tradition dating back over seventy-five years, and our graduates, regardless of their location, still consider Logan home.

live well winona

Winona Chore Corps is a program under the Winona Friendship Center that provides older adults in the city of Winona and Goodview with services to ensure they are able to remain living safely in their own home.

money geek

A growing number of grandparents are taking on an unexpected new challenge in their later years: raising their grandchildren. Grandparents are often raising their grandchildren after tragic circumstances, such as the death or incarceration of their children. With more responsibility, grandparents also have more financial burdens. They can find financial help and support as they are raising their grandkids.

northsidelogo

We believe that educating a student means meeting the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the whole child.

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The mission of the School District of Onalaska is to work together to ensure high levels of learning for all.

PATCH

PATCH® stands for Providers and Teens Communicating for Health. As an innovative, youth-driven program, we educate, engage, and empower youth to help create positive change. 

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Runaway & Homeless Youth Mediation & Emergency Services

A collaborative project of:

  • B.L.A.C.K

  • Cia Siab, Inc.

  • The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection

st clare health mission

The St. Clare Health Mission is operated with the support and involvement of interested individuals and health and social service agencies throughout the La Crosse area.

The Mission exists to provide preventive, primary health care, and specialty services for those without access to insurance and healthcare.

The Center

Since 2004, The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection has been working on behalf of the LGBTQ community to develop and expand understanding of human sexuality, gender identity and the need for equal treatment.

The Good Fight Community

The Good Fight Community Center provides at-risk and disadvantaged youth (10-18 years old) of the La Crosse, WI area with hope, encouragement, and a safe environment to develop personal goals, discipline, and values that helps lift them out of poverty, provides them with training and opportunities, and motivates them to become productive members of society.

parenting place

The Parenting Place is a place for all who care for young children. Our resources prepare, strengthen, and support parents and caregivers by creating greater understanding of the impact they have on the lives of children in their care.

retire guide

Focusing on your physical, mental and financial health is critical if you are your grandchild’s primary caregiver.

viterbo

Our following core values:

  • Contemplation, reflecting upon the presence of God in our lives and work

  • Hospitality, welcoming everyone we encounter as an honored guest

  • Integrity, striving for honesty in everything we say and do

  • Service, working for the common good in the spirit of humility and joy

  • Stewardship, practicing responsible use of all resources in our trust

winona area schools

KEY KIDS CHILD CARE

Key Kids program is a safe, enriching child care environment on school days, teacher workshop days, breaks, snow days, 2-hour late starts and early release days. Key Kids allows school age children a fun place to explore, make new friends, play games, make arts and crafts, learn and enjoy outdoor fun.

ymca

YMCA - LA CROSSE

We are committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.

Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities.

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YMCA - WINONA

Our Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  

Our vision is to connect and engage people by enhancing lives and building community.

Our values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsbility.

ywca

Committed to eliminating racism and empowering women. 

Our goal is to eliminate barriers that exist for individuals looking to become self-sufficient, expand the thinking of individuals looking to explore privilege and advocate around issues that most affect marginalized communities.

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