Enriching Our Communities Forever
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
There are thriving, vibrant communities in Rusk County because of people just like you. They’re working to revitalize Main Streets and commercial districts, open businesses, and create welcoming shared spaces. The Ladysmith Community Industrial Development Corporation (“IDC”) is helping them make it happen. The IDC’s primary
The Servite Center for Life was incorporated in 2002 and closed in December of 2020. The Center, an interfaith ministry, rooted in the Servite tradition, presented spiritual, religious, and educational programs to the people of the Ladysmith and Rusk County area. The public continues to be
OVER 500 STUDENTS, OVER 500 REASONS TO CARE! Established 2016 Why we need the Flambeau Forever Foundation Provide student educational opportunities. Create a financial bridge between the community and students. Provide educational equipment. Elevate student achievement. What the Foundation can provide Sports clinics Painting lessons Books
What started as a conversation between Stewart and Doris Lemke and their children has resulted in a wonderful gift for the Hawkins area, $100,000 to establish the Hawkins Forever Fund. The Lemke children, Tina Lemke, Linde Vacho, Dinah Hahn, and Todd Lemke had this to say
Dennis B. Kovac was born in Ladysmith and grew up in the Bruce and Blue Hills area. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1961 and later joined the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1987. After completing his graduate degree in 1989, he began his second career
Gordon and Beverly (Peterson) Dukerschein were born and raised on dairy farms in Glen Flora and have spent their lifetime in Rusk County. We were fortunate to have parents who valued community and were very involved in church, 4-H, the Glen Flora Community Club, school board
The First Church of Christ in Ladysmith was the beneficiary of an estate. The donor gave us some suggestions for future use of the funds. We used the Rusk County Community Foundation as a place to invest and hold the funds for future use. The First
Joanne Spooner created this fund with a mission to keep the Rusk County Animal Shelter building up-to-date and in good repair for the comfort and safety of the animals sheltered there and the employees/volunteers working there. Joanne stated, “The old animal shelter had been allowed to
Bob Lorkowski, an old Boy Scout, lives the part of the “Oath” which is to “help other people at all times.” Barb was an educator for 40 years, starting in Chicago’s inner city, to Weyerhaeuser K-3, Principal and District Administrator, and is someone who knows that
