Enriching Our Communities Forever
“Helping Hands Fund”? “Good Samaritan Fund”? We weren’t sure what to call this fund when we started it but we knew we wanted to “be there” when our friends and neighbors in Rusk County were in need. Although this fund is very new we have big
On the surface, the RCCF’s Operating Fund does not elicit the “do good” excitement many of our other funds achieve. For example, “helping the poor” (the Dennis Van Wey Legacy Fund) or assisting those with “special needs” (the Shane Jenness Special Needs Fund) would not happen
Kyle Kempen was a fun loving teenager who spent his time with friends and playing sports. He exemplified the example of being a good sport by showing good sportsmanship at every turn. Although he disliked homework, he loved school and knew the importance of a
Luke Klink – Ladysmith News A Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed while on-duty 5 years ago, and his name endures through a scholarship fund named in his honor. The Dan Glaze Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school graduates interested in pursuing
Hello, we are Larry and Shirley Dukerschein. We have been married and have lived in the Glen Flora area for 40 plus years. Larry was involved with Artisans for 30 years and Shirley has worked as an Extension Home Economist for Rusk and Price Counties, and
In 2018, the Anita and George Lawrence Covenant Fund was established with the Rusk County Community Foundation as a Designated Endowment Fund (LEEF). When George was asked why they established this fund, he shared the following: “We all want our children to make good choices but
The FVAA Fund was established in 2015 to provide financial stability and support for the Flambeau Valley Arts Association. The 501(C)3 organization, which celebrates its 50th season in 2021-22, was created by a group of residents interested in the performing arts. Its mission is to present
Joseph Raymond Geisler farmed all of his life until retirement in Bruce, Wisconsin. He then became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Rusk County Memorial Hospital. His nephew Gary Geisler says, “Joe worked hard, saved his money and didn’t really do things for himself.” Joe
The idea is simple. You give $365 – a dollar a day – to make our community better. Each year, we pool all of the GIVE 365 members money. As a member of GIVE 365 you get a vote. Your vote helps decide which non-profit
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P.O. Box 54
Ladysmith, WI 54848
715-532-0772
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Ladysmith, WI 54848
715-532-0772
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