Foundation Office
Physical Address:
Foundation Office
Coleman Center, Room 111
Mailing Address:
Western Technical Foundation
400 7th St North
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-785-9487
Email: foundation@westerntc.edu
Your Gift, Their Future
Support Basic Needs. Empower Student Success.
When students worry about food, rent, childcare, or transportation, staying in school becomes a daily challenge. At Western, we believe no one should have to choose between survival and an education. That’s why we’re creating a Basic Needs Center on our downtown La Crosse campus to provide immediate, compassionate support for students facing financial hardships. And we need your help to make it happen!
Because of You, Students Stay in School
With your support, we can help students:
- Put food on the table
- Get to class with reliable transportation
- Access safe, stable housing
- Afford childcare while they study
- Cover emergency costs like medical or legal fees
- Receive support through every barrier they face
A single gift can help a student feed their family, get to campus, and restore their hope for the future.
The Impact is Real
More than a quarter of our students report needing help beyond tuition. But when support is available, students are more likely to persist, graduate, and thrive.
$50
can cover a student's
transportation costs
for a month.
$200
can provide childcare
for a month, allowing a
parent to attend classes.
$500
can help cover a student’s
rent, giving them a safe
place to live and study.
Through this campaign, we’re sharing real stories from students whose lives were changed through basic needs support. These stories are a reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with care and purpose.
Give Today. Make a Difference.
Your donation directly supports students in crisis and fuels their future. Whether you’re an alum, business leader, staff member, or community partner, your generosity makes a lasting impact.
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