Alm Charities

PURCHASE DETECTACHEM APEX R7 DEVICE. HANDHELD PORTABLE DRUG DETECTION TOOL TO HELP SAFEGUARD THE COMMUNITY. DETECTS FENTANYL, METHAMPHETAMINE, COCAINE, AND HEROIN. ALSO COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING SURROUNDING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR MUTUAL AID AND COLLABORATIVE OPERATIONS.

WE WILL USE THIS GRANT TO SUPPLY NEW AND EXISTING MEMBERS TURNOUT GEAR TO REMAIN COMPLIANT AND PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH THE MOST CURRENT AND ADVANCED EQUIPMENT TO KEEP OUR PERSONNEL SAFE. THIS GRANT WILL KEEP OUR FIRE AND RESCUE PERSONNEL SAFE AND COMPLIANT, WHICH IN TURN WILL BE A BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY WE SO PROUDLY SERVE, AS THEY WILL KNOW THAT OUR ORGANIZATION CONTINUALLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE OUR SERVICE THROUGH TRAINING AND BETTER EQUIPMENT.

REHABILITATION OF THE BALLFIELD AT THE COMMUNITY PARK

PROVIDE STIPENDS, TOOLS, PPE, TRANSPORTATION, AND CREDENTIALING TO YOUNG ADULTS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS. WILL HELP OFS GRADUATES EARN OSHA-10, CPR/FIRST AID, AND WI BUREAU OF APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP CERTIFICATION.

COMMUNITY TRAIL FARMS PROJECT

INCREASE SERVICE DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S BUDGET CUTS THAT WILL AFFECT 88,000 WISCONSINITES. FUNDING WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY, SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD, REACHING OVER 400,000 LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EXPANSION OF THE GETTING TO COLLEGE PROGRAM. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR PROGRAM DELIVERY, CAMPUS-BASED EXPERIENCES, PARTICIPANT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, PROGRAM EVALUATION, COMMUNITY BENEFIT.

NEW K9 EQUIPMENT NEEDED BY TEAMS. COVER VETERINARY EXPENSES. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FOR K9 VEHICLES. TOYS, FOOD, OTHER TRAINING EQUIPMENT.

PURCHASE 70,000 DIAPERS - 14-WEEK SUPPLY FOR ALL THREE LOCATIONS.

TO PURCHASE UNDERWEAR AND BASIC NEEDS TO CHILDREN FOR 2026.

FIAR AUGMENTED REALITY FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING SYSTEM. 3D INNOVATION TO CREATE REALISTIC LOCATION-BASED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING SCENARIOS. ALLOW DISCONTINUE THE USE OF LIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING THAT USES FLAMMABLE LIQUID FUELS. HELP SAVE COST FROM RENTING DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND THE NEED FOR EXTENSIVE CLEAN-UP.

PROVIDE STIPENDS, TOOLS, PPE, TRANSPORTATION, AND CREDENTIALING TO YOUNG ADULTS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS. WILL HELP OFS GRADUATES EARN OSHA-10, CPR/FIRST AID, AND WI BUREAU OF APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP CERTIFICATION.

REQUESTING FUNDS TO MEET THE INCREASED NEEDS OF SAFE AND STABLES HOUSING FOR VICTIMS. MOST PROGRAMS FUNDED VIA STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT GRANTS, THERE IS A LACK OF EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCES FOR HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, FOOD, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE.

FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE HEALTHY FAMILY'S PROGRAM IN WISCONSIN. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING REGULAR SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND USING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITIES TO IDENTIFY AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS. THE SUPPORT THEY PROVIDE IS CONVERSATIONS AND SCREENINGS, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES, ASSISTING WITH "BABYPROOFING", AND PARENTING.

"FOR GOODNESS SAKE HOLIDAY PROJECT" - PROVIDE GIFTS TO 800-1000 LA CROSSE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CLIENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO WITHOUT

PARKING LOT UPGRADE AND LEVELLING THE GREEN SPACE AT THE PARK

PROVIDING SAFE AND SECURE SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND CURRICULUM TO CLIENTS.

CHARLES F MATHY - MELANOMIA FUND

HELP LOCATE REMAINS OF MISSING WISCONSIN VETERANS. WILL GO TOWARDS RECONNAISSANCE TRIPS IN PREPARATION FOR EXCAVATION MISSIONS.

FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUBSIDIZE 61% OF OUR KIDS WHOSE FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP.

FUNDING FOR TWO CRITICAL SAFETY UPGRADES: A WALKIE JACK FOR PALLET TRANSPORT AND MECHANICAL UPGRADES TO EXISTING REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. FUNDING FOR SAFETY AREAS SUCH AS HIGH TRAFFIC ENTRANCE, DRIVE-THRU, AND LOADING DOCK.

TO CONVERT THEIR OFFICE SPACE INTO A FOOD PANTRY SPACE TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE.

FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE FRANCIS HOMES PROGRAM. THE FRANCIS HOME PROVIDES HOUSING TO FOUR FAMILIES AT A TIME. FUNDING WILL GO TOWARDS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COSTS FOR THE FRANCIS HOMES PROPERTIES OVER THE COURSE OF ONE PROGRAM YEAR.

FOOD SECURITY AND OUTREACH PROGRAM. NEED MORE SUPPORT DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF FOOD AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES AND GOVERNMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS BEING REDUCED. FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP), WHICH COULEECAP ADMINISTERS TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO LOCAL PANTRIES, WAS NOTIFIED THAT ALL FRESH MILK, CHEESE, EGG, AND MEAT DELIVERIES FROM THE USDA WERE CANCELLED, STARTING IN JUNE 2025.

THE MISSION OF CCLS IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE UW MIA PROJECT IS THE INVESTIGATION AND RECOVERY OF MISSING WISCONSIN SERVICE MEMBERS SINCE THE WWII CONFLICT.

THE ONALASKA ENHANCEMENT FOUNDATION AIMS TO ENHANCE THE RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY.

PROVIDE FOOD & GENERAL CARE NECESSITIES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES

THE LA CROSSE AREA FAMILY Y IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING FOR ALL.

LUKE'S CLOSET'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AND SUPPORT FOSTER, KINSHIP*, AND ADOPTIVE CHILDREN (FROM BIRTH TO AGE 18) RESIDING IN DANE COUNTY BY PROVIDING FREE, HIGH-QUALITY CLOTHING. CLOTHING IS MADE AVAILABLE QUICKLY AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

AT CASA FOR KIDS, OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES BY PROVIDING COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) VOLUNTEERS IN CARE AND PROTECTION PROCEEDINGS UNDER CHAPTER 48 OF THE WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES.

OUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT IS TO BUILD RESILIENCY FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE.

THE MISSION AT HORSESENSE IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUTH, ADULTS AND MILITARY VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HORSE. THIS IMPORTANT WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED BY MEANS OF WEEKLY THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS THAT: IMPROVE PHYSICAL HEALTH, PROVIDE A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND CONTROL, CREATE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING, EMPHASIZE THE CAPABILITIES OF EACH RIDER AND MORE

ATCWW MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO INDIVIDUALS IN GAINING FREEDOM FROM ADDICTIONS AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES BY ADDRESSING SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS.

PUT A BOW IN A KID'S HAND AND LEAD THEIR FAMILY TO THE LORD -ONE ON ONE.

PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE MANNER POSSIBLE TO SAFEGUARD AND PRESERVE LIFE AND PROPERTY THROUGH EFFECTIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION AND TO RESPOND TO ALL EMERGENCIES WITH EFFICIENT RESOURCES TO RESOLVE THE SITUATION

SHELTER DEVELOPMENT, INC: TO PROVIDE HOPE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION, STRATEGIC PURCHASES, AND A COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE

THE GOOD FIGHT'S CHARITABLE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AT-RISK AND DISADVANTAGED YOUTH WITH HOPE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO DEVELOP PERSONAL GOALS, DISCIPLINE, AND VALUES FREE FROM JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRUANCY, CRIME GANG ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER DIFFICULT CHALLENGES.

PRESERVATION OF LAKE ONALASKA AND THE BLACK RIVER BOTTOMS

ORA TRAILS IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES.

CREATE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE FIND SUCH SERVICES ECONOMICALLY INACCESSIBLE.CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO ENJOY THE INTRINSIC REWARDS ASSOCIATED WITH VOLUNTEER SERVICE.CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN HEALTHCARE TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT THAT POVERTY HAS ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

OPERATION FRESH START (OFS) EMPOWERS EMERGING ADULTS AGES 16-24 ON A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORING, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.

SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN SEEKS TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND FAMILIES TOGETHER. SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IS ROOTED IN FAITH, FUELED BY RADICAL HOSPITALITY, DISRUPTIVE GENEROSITY, AND INTENTIONAL COMPASSION, TO BUILD A NETWORK OF CARING AND COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FACING SOCIAL ISOLATION. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN UNNECESSARILY ENTERING THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.

PROVIDE QUALITY MATERIALS AND SERVICES WHICH FULFILL EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT IS WELCOMING, RESPECTFUL AND BUSINESSLIKE.

THE MISSION OF OUR ORGANIZATION IS TO ENSURE ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN HAVE ACCESS TO THE FIRST SUITE OF PROGRAMS. FIRST WISCONSIN FOCUSES ON EXPANDING AND SUSTAINING FIRST TEAMS AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND INSPIRATION TO STUDENTS, MENTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS. IN ADDITION TO THE EFFORTS AROUND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM, FIRST WISCONSIN COORDINATES THE HIGH-ENERGY, EXCITING, AND DYNAMIC COMPETITIONS, THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST THEIR INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES, TEAMWORK AND ROBOTIC CREATIONS IN A HIGH-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT.

WE ARE A VOICE FOR THE HUNGRY BY HARVESTING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER.