Strengthening Arts & Humanities Across the Coulee Region
WHAT IS THE UNITED FUND FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES?
About Us
Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and founded in 1983, the United Fund for the Arts and Humanities (UFAH) strengthens a network of nonprofit arts and humanities organizations serving the Coulee Region. Through collaborative fundraising and shared community support, UFAH helps sustain educational opportunities, performances, exhibitions, historical preservation, and cultural experiences that enrich community life throughout the region.
By investing in arts and humanities organizations, UFAH helps foster creativity, preserve cultural heritage, strengthen community connections, and contribute to the region's social and economic vitality.
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Ticket sales, memberships, program fees, and other earned revenue provide only a portion of the resources needed to sustain high-quality arts and humanities programming. Contributions made through UFAH help provide a stable source of support, enabling Member organizations to continue serving the community through education, performance, preservation, and public engagement.
Our Mission
Engage the community by supporting the arts and humanities through collaborative fundraising.
Our Vision
Foster a diverse and vibrant arts and humanities ecosystem.
UFAH originated in 1983 as a partnership between the business and arts communities to increase funds for the arts and decrease paperwork for both the giver and beneficiary.
WHY SUPPORT THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES THROUGH UFAH?
One Gift. Thousands Benefit
Your gift helps strengthen arts and humanities throughout the Coulee Region by supporting a network of nonprofit organizations that provide education, performances, exhibitions, historical preservation, and cultural experiences for people of all ages.
Through one contribution, you help sustain programs and services that enrich community life, support local economic vitality, preserve cultural heritage, and inspire creativity throughout the region.
Make a Gift. Strengthen Our Community.
UFAH's Member organizations enrich our community by:
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expanding access to arts and humanities education for youth and lifelong learners,
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creating performances, exhibitions, programs, and cultural experiences that bring people together,
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preserving and sharing the history, heritage, and stories of our region,
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fostering creativity, civic engagement, and community connection,
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contributing to a vibrant quality of life and regional economy, and
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strengthening the long-term sustainability of the arts and humanities ecosystem.
Your Support Creates Community Impact
Contributions made through UFAH help Member organizations:
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provide arts and humanities education opportunities for youth and adults,
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present performances, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural experiences for the community,
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preserve and share the history, heritage, and stories of our region,
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engage audiences through accessible and affordable programming,
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support artists, educators, historians, and cultural professionals, and
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strengthen the long-term vitality of the arts and humanities throughout the Coulee Region.
THANKS TO YOUR DONATION WE CAN CHANGE EVERY LIFE FOR THE BETTER
The arts organizations in La Crosse do more than entertain. They build friendships, foster personal growth, and bring joy to so many people. I am forever grateful to live in such a vibrant community with so many opportunities to create and learn.”
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Dominique Luecke
2024 & 2023 Campaign Co-Chair
I have been more confident and have become a better singer. I am learning how to read music too.”
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Parker
La Crosse BoyChoir
Music has always been a special part of my life. It brightens my day and gives me hope. The La Crosse Girlchoir is one of my favorite things, because I can sing and also make new friends. Music and the arts is the heart of my happiness.”
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Elizabeth Matz
La Crosse Girlchoir
LYSO gives me a chance to play with great musicians and share my love of music.”
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Jeremiah Jefferson & John Falter
La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestras
Each day we find a new discovery that tells us more about the lives of those who came before us. The thrill of adventure and the excitement of mystery carries a brightness to aspiring archaeologists everywhere.” ​
Kassie Haines
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center
The arts empower us to see beyond the boundaries of our own lives and encompass the world as community”
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Toni Asher
Pump House Regional Arts Center