This Fund was established as an endowment fund through the Rusk County Community Foundation in 2023. The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarships for graduating seniors who have attended Ladysmith High School as Full-time students for two consecutive years and plan on attending a
The purpose of the Raising Highly Capable Kids Fund (RHCK) is to support education classes to build strengthening family relationships in the Rusk County area. RHCK is a 13-week evidence-based parenting program developed to build stronger families by empowering parents with the confidence, tools, and skills
MATCHING GRANT OPPORTUNITY! Donate today and double your gift to the Bruce Alumni Scholarship Fund! The first $5,000 donated will be matched by an anonymous donor. Just think, your $100 donation will become $200, or your $500 will become $1,000! All gifts, no matter the amount,
The School District of Ladysmith Scholarship is a fund of the Rusk County Community Foundation, an affiliate fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation. The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarships for graduating seniors who have attended Ladysmith High School as full-time students for
“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
In 2020, Karen Ek established this Fund to support the piano program at the School District of Ladysmith. Karen’s story shows how one person can play a vital role in creating a vibrant art community in Rusk County. Karen is a leader for the arts, music, and
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 Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school graduates interested in pursuing a
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
Rusk County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 54
Ladysmith, WI 54848
715-210-4446
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RCCF is a regional affiliate fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation.
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Rusk County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 54
Ladysmith, WI 54848
715-532-0772
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RCCF is a regional affiliate fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation.
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