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1990s

The electronic age brought the world wide web, changing the way we did business, looked up information, and even talked (SPAM, FAQs, and BTW). The United States was involved in conflicts in Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia, and Yugoslavia. Violence was reported by various media outlets including the Rodney King riots, the OJ Simpson chase and trial, the bombing of the Oklahoma City Morrow Federal Building, and Columbine School shootings. The end of the decade carried a diverse society and a healthy economy.

Grunge fashions, khaki pants, and microfibers emerged in the fashion industry.
Tae-bo, in-line skates, furbies, Tickle me Elmo, beanie babies, were the fads of the time. Tattoos and body piercing became more visible.
Ritalin became a widely prescribed drug for treating ADHD.
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in an effort to insure public access to public facilities.
Music was broad and many radio stations found a niche and audience. CDs were popular as was pirating music. The Mozart Effect Study was published showing a correlation between classical music and math skills.
Societal changes due to the new W2 or Wisconsin Works Program see more people needing basic help for themselves and their children. General Relief or Public Welfare roles are significantly reduced.
The first executive director was hired in 1990.
In May 1991, the La Crosse Foundation officially became the La Crosse Community Foundation.
In May 1992, Sheila Garrity was hired as Executive Director.
Many donor advised, designated, and field of interest funds are initiated by area philanthropists. Norman L. Gillette Sr. established a one million dollar donor advised fund “to give back to the community.”
The Foundation issues challenge grants to match funding from other sources to support children abuse prevention programs like Healthy Families and the Family Resource Center.
Foundation secures a national grant to establish the Bridge Builder Fund to support and value all people in the community.

The La Crosse Community Foundation is one of 22 Wisconsin community foundations that have met all standards set forth by the Council on Foundations for community foundations.

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1990s

Grunge fashions, khaki pants, and microfibers emerged in the fashion industry.

Tae-bo, in-line skates, furbies, Tickle me Elmo, beanie babies, were the fads of the time. Tattoos and body piercing became more visible.

Ritalin became a widely prescribed drug for treating ADHD.

The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in an effort to insure public access to public facilities.

Music was broad and many radio stations found a niche and audience. CDs were popular as was pirating music. The Mozart Effect Study was published showing a correlation between classical music and math skills.

Societal changes due to the new W2 or Wisconsin Works Program see more people needing basic help for themselves and their children. General Relief or Public Welfare roles are significantly reduced.

The first executive director was hired in 1990.

In May 1991, the La Crosse Foundation officially became the La Crosse Community Foundation.

In May 1992, Sheila Garrity was hired as Executive Director.

Many donor advised, designated, and field of interest funds are initiated by area philanthropists. Norman L. Gillette Sr. established a one million dollar donor advised fund “to give back to the community.”

The Foundation issues challenge grants to match funding from other sources to support children abuse prevention programs like Healthy Families and the Family Resource Center.

Foundation secures a national grant to establish the Bridge Builder Fund to support and value all people in the community.