Community Involvement

Supporting the communities that have supported us

Coulee Bank employees are always looking for new ways to give back. We are proud to support the communities we serve. When our communities succeed, we succeed.

Aptiv Foundation, Inc.

Aptiv is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to showcase their aptitude for learning new skills, better-engage and play a more-active role in their community, live a more-meaningful and fulfilling life, and find adaptive options that help them succeed in their goals. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region, Inc

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region has the mission to effectively match children who need and want mentors with mature, caring individuals and to nurture these relationships to their fullest potential.

Boy Scouts of America

The Charter of the Boy Scouts of America: It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America 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.

Coulee Area Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement's proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult.
Downtown Main Street, Inc.

Downtown Main Street, Inc. forms the link between the public and private entities in the restoration and revitalization of our historic downtown.

Gemütlichkeit Foundation
The Gemütlichkeit Foundation is a charitable arm of La Crosse Festivals, Inc. The Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for local high school students through a variety of fundraising events.
La Crosse Area Development Corporation

For the La Crosse Area Development Corporation, the focus is simple; we work specifically in three areas: the retention of industry, the attraction of industry and the small business incubator. 

La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association

The purpose of the La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association is to serve its Real Estate market by providing programs and services which promote professionalism in the Real Estate Industry, to facilitate the efficient transfer of information, to promote value added service of the REALTOR® image, to encourage REALTOR® involvement in the community and to enhance the right to own, transfer and use real property.

La Crosse Public Education Foundation

The mission of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation is to enhance learning opportunities for students in the School District of La Crosse and to promote community understanding and support for public education. 

La Crosse Symphony Orchestra

The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra serves the people, institutions and businesses of this area by elevating the area's cultural climate. 

Rotary Lights
Nearly 130,000 visitors per year enjoy this holiday tradition while driving, walking or taking a carriage ride through Riverside Park. Rotary Lights is an annual gift to the Coulee Region as a cooperative effort among the area's Rotary Clubs, numerous other non-profit groups and volunteer organizations, sponsors, and last but not least - the amazing individuals that make up our Steering Committee and Board.
Toys for Tots - JCI La Crosse
The JCI La Crosse® “Toys for Tots” program has been successful in bringing toys to children in our county for over 80 years. The “Toys for Tots” program provides free toys to children, ages 0-12.
United Way

The Great Rivers Region United Way continues to be the local premiere fundraising organization. Currently, 27 partner agencies are receiving funds to assist in providing 61 specific programs through the 2006 Community Investment process.

Viterbo University

The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership. Founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Viterbo is a Catholic Franciscan university in the liberal arts tradition.

WAFER Food Pantry

WAFER is the largest food pantry serving all of La Crosse County. For many people WAFER is the last resort.

  • We serve 1500+ families (about 3000 people) monthly.  Nearly 39,000 total individuals were served in 2023.
  • WAFER distributed 19,478 food packages in 2023.
  • A food package provides each person in a family about 4 to 5 days worth of food.
  • In 2023, 1.8 million pounds, equivalent to 1.5 million meals, were given out.
Women's Fund of Greater La Crosse
Women's Fund of Greater La Crosse is committed to enriching the lives of women and girls so they can do the same for others. Through an annual competitive grant application process, they have granted over $845,000 to local programs that are working to build an equitable future for all women and girls.

Channel One Regional Food Bank
Channel One Regional Food Bank's mission is to strengthen food access and build healthy communities. They serve people experiencing hunger in 14 counties in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin through a network of more than 125 food shelves, pantries and programs.
Leadership Greater Rochester
Since 1987, the Chamber's Leadership Greater Rochester (LGR) program has propelled leaders in the community to further be inspired, connected and enlightened. The 1,000+ alumni who have graduated from LGR have gone on to serve in various civic, community, and business leadership positions. The LGR network stretches across the community, present in almost every sector.
Paws & Claws Humane Society

The Paws & Claws Mission is to:

  • Promote and provide humane protection and shelter for abandoned or lost companion animals. Seek adoptive homes for companion animals under our protective care.
  • Provide public education regarding the societal problem of animal overpopulation.
  • Promote the principles of responsible companion animal care.
  • Advocate the spaying and neutering of all companion animals.
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc.
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) assists existing and potential businesses in the Rochester area secure the private and public resources needed to execute their growth plans. Since inception, RAEDI has assisted hundreds of businesses that have generated more than $2 billion of local economy activity, creating thousands of jobs.
Rochester Host Lions Club
Members of the Rochester Host Lions Club are dedicated to the idea that the men and women who live in a community are in the best position to know who needs help and why. More than 43,000 strong, these local clubs are part of the world's largest such organization, with 1.4 million members serving in more than 180 countries and areas.
Rochester Women's Shelter and Support Center
The Rochester Women's Shelter and Support Center serves nearly 3,000 victims annually and houses approximately 400-500 individuals within our community. They are the only shelter for victims of domestic violence within the 10 counties that represent Southeastern Minnesota. The average length of stay is 33 days, however, each situation is unique and may require a longer length of stay.
Toys for Tots of Southeast Minnesota

The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.

United Way of Olmsted County

United Way of Olmsted County unites people and resources to improve lives in the community with a focus on education, income, health, and basic needs – the building blocks for a good quality of life. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.
 

Bolder Options
Bolder Options is an activity-based, one-on-one mentoring program focused on healthy youth development. They use running & biking, academic goal setting and volunteerism to build self-esteem and encourage healthy habits in youth 10-14 years old.
Bridging
Bridging provides donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Bridging gives hope and a leap towards housing stability. With locations in Roseville and Bloomington, Bridging is driven by volunteers and donations of basic home essential items from the community.
Chops, Inc.
Chops, Inc., an “all age” marching-arts corps, is a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer year-round co-educational performing arts programs. Their mission is improving lives through music education and performing arts.
Fortis Capital
Fortis Capital is engaged in economic development finance in the City of Minneapolis, with an emphasis on providing access to debt capital for businesses owned by persons of color and in challenged communities. 
Grand Avenue Business Association
The Grand Avenue Business Association promotes the St. Paul community through events such as Grand Old Day, Paws on Grand, and Grand Meander. Coulee Bank is a proud sponsor of Grand Old Day.
Humor to Fight the Tumor
The Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation is dedicated to funding research and patient services that will improve the lives of brain tumor patients. We do this by raising awareness, providing support and encouragement, and offering uplifting events that provide a sense of community and hope to affected individuals and families. 
Interfaith Action
Interfaith Action supports families and individuals who are striving to achieve stability and economic mobility through a variety of efforts. Coulee Bank supports Interfaith Action each year in through drives for food and school supplies.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
The Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation is a non-profit membership organization that produces Minnesota’s Iciest and  Spiciest festivals – Saint Paul Winter Carnival and Cinco de Mayo West Side Saint Paul.
Second Harvest Heartland
Second Harvest Heartland is a leading hunger-relief organization. In partnership with more than 1,000 food shelves and hunger-relief programs in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, they provided nearly 128 million meals to neighbors last year.
Toys for Tots Twin Cities
Toys for Tots collects and distributes toys for local children each holiday season. Since beginning the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program in 1947, Marines have distributed more than 512 million toys to more than 237 million children in need.

How We Support The Communities We Serve

Financially

  • Drives throughout the year (food, hats, mittens and coats, shoes, school supplies and more)
  • Pay It Forward program, where Coulee Bank covers the cost of food/drinks at local businesses randomly
  • Jean's Days, where employees wear jeans to work and donate money to local organizations
 
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Our Resources

  • BestPrep, preparing students with business, career, and financial literacy skills
  • Junior Achievement, teaching the importance of financial literacy in our local schools
 
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Our Time

  • Unity Day, an all employee participation event where we come together as a team to give back to the community
  • Participation in local walks/runs 
  • Volunteering at non profits such as the WAFER Food Pantry and Habitat for Humanity
 
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If you are in need of volunteers to lend a hand at a community event, contact us. 

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