Culture and
Diversity
African American Cultural Alliance of Greater La Crosse
Address: P.O. Box 1332, La Crosse, WI 54602
E-mail Address: bernard.black9@gmail.com
Phone: (608) 792-3597
To support a growing population of African American and interracial families who are living in La Crosse and the surrounding communities and to provide services that promote a quality lifestyle so these families can become productive citizens in this ever-changing community.
African American Mutual Assistance Network, Inc.
Address: 2709 South Avenue, Suite E, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 779-0676
Fax: (608) 779-0676
E-mail Address: cecil.adams@aaman.us
Internet Web Site: http://aaman.us
AAMAN is committed to giving at-risk children of low-income families and special needs children the resources to realize the possibility of a successful and productive life. We believe the quality of the investment we make in them and their families will help to positively shape their future. These children represent the promise of accomplishing great things and deserve every opportunity to fulfill that promise without restrictions. AAMAN inspires children to learn, adults to teach and communities to move forward together.
Empowered Life Worship Center
Address: 1022 Caledonia St. La Crosse, WI 54603
Phone: (608)
790-2395
Internet Web Site: http://www.empoweredlifeworshipcenter.com/
The mission is to empower the community with understanding and discernment by implementing the Word of God into their daily lives; in order to achieve maximum spiritual, emotional, physical health and well being.
 Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (& Community and Cultural Center)
Address: 1815 Ward Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 781-5744
FAX: (608) 781-5011
Internet Web Site: www.lacrossehmaa.org
To act as an educational and Charitable Corporation to assist the South East Asian members to adapt to life in the United States. To provide assistance to the refugees, the refugee sponsoring agencies, individual sponsors, local and state governments, the schools, human service providers, and other segments of the society.This assistance will be within the attempt to promote a smooth cultural transition and to facilitate great understanding between the refugees and their American friends.
Hmong Organization Promoting Education (HOPE) at UW-La Crosse
Address: 243 Graff Main Hall, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-8225
Internet Web Site: www.uwlax.edu/hope/
Hmong student organization to promote higher education, cultural preservation, cultural awareness, and self-sufficiency.
LGBT Resource Center For The Seven Rivers Region, Inc
GALAXY (Gay Alliance for La Crosse Area Youth)
Address: P.O. Box 3313, La Crosse, WI 54602
Phone: (608) 784-0452
Internet Web Site: www.7riverslgbt.org
Volunteer service organization reaching out to the gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual community, their families, friends, and allies; provides information and education on issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity to the larger community; it seeks to improve connections among existing community resources and to foster a climate of understanding.
The GALAXY program exists to eliminate homophobia through youth empowerment, leadership development, social justice education, activism, and coalition building through community interaction. Meetings and other events provide a safe, supportive, and chemical free space where youth can meet peers, discuss issues, learn how to make a difference, and have fun being themselves.
Multicultural Advocates
Address: P.O. Box 393, Onalaska, WI 54650
Phone: (608) 385-7939
Fax: (608) 785-0129
E-mail Address: denis.tucker@multiculturaladvocates.org
Internet Web Site: www.multiculturaladvocates.org
To develop and operate programs that support neighborhoods, schools, and families.
Norskedalen
Address: P.O. Box 235, Coon Valley, WI 54623
Phone: (608) 452-3424
Fax: (608) 452-3157
E-mail Address: info@norskedalen.org
Internet Web Site: www.norskedalen.org
To preserve and interpret the natural environment and cultural heritage of the region, to make people aware of and sensitive to these resources and to provide educational opportunities at all levels through its arboretum, nature and heritage centers, and staff-both volunteer and professional.
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