Location and Contact Info: Address: Health and Human Services - 1st Floor 300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 785-9719 Fax: (608) 785-9718 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekdays | Veterans Service Staff: Jane Brannan, Veteran Services Officer Erica Lakowske, Veteran Services Coordinator Anamarie Moore, Veteran Benefits Specialist Shannon Miller, Veteran Benefits Specialist Lee Medema, Veteran Benefits Specialist
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Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.
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Community Office Hours & Outreach:
Community Office Hours allows Veterans to access the services our office provides at different locations throughout the county! No appointments needed, service is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Connect with our Outreach Coordinator at the following dates and times:
September 10th, 2025 | Onalaska Legion | 1-4:30pm | 731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI |
September 18th, 2025 | West Salem Library | 1-4pm | 702 Industrial Dr., West Salem, WI |
September 22nd, 2025 | Onalaska Library | 1-4:30pm | 741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI |
September 25th, 2025 | Holmen Legion | 1-4pm | 419 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI |
Community News & Event Announcements:
-Habitat is hosting a ceremony and day of service honoring First Responders and Veterans on September 11, 2025, 9-10am, at 508 10th St S, La Crosse. They will host a Veteran build opportunity following the ceremony. Veterans may sign up using the link: Sept 11th Day of Service and Remembrance Volunteer Campaign for Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region - Giveffect.
-The VA is hosting the La Crosse Veterans Mini-Fair at their La Crosse CBOC on September 16, 2025, from 10am-2pm. See us there and meet with vendors from different departments at the VA! This is a free outdoor event.
-Heats on La Crosse is back! Local 434, Plumbers, Steamfitters, and HVAC Service Techs, will provide free furnace checks/tune ups for 7-10 in-need/lower income veterans and surviving widows on October 18th, 2025. The individual is required to be present while this service is being completed. Send nominations to our office at [email protected] with the following info by October 8th: Name, Phone Number, Address, Email, Brand of Furnace, Type of Fuel, and Filter Size. Our office will contact selected veterans/widows prior to October 15th.
-Join us for the 2nd Annual Veteran's Benefits Check-Up! Meet with the La Crosse County Veteran Services staff, Tomah VA, and multiple different vendors from the La Crosse area. The first event will be held at the Holmen Community Center on Thursday, October 9th, from 8:30am-11am. The second event will be held at the Onalaska American Legion Post 336 on Saturday, October 11th, from 11am-2pm. We hope to see you there!
-Wisconsin's H.O.O.A.H. is hosting their 1st Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March on Saturday, November 8th starting at 8am. Event information and registration can be found on their event website: Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March
- Interested in getting a family membership at the YMCA? Sign up for Wellness Warriors (not an exercise class) at the Dahl Family YMCA! If you are interested in signing up for the next session, contact Anna Stindt at [email protected]!
-Did you know Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region offers assistance on home repairs for veterans? Repair Corps funding is a partnership between Habitat for Humanity International and Home Depot. Local Habitats are able to request these funds on a first-come, first-serve basis. Projects can provide repair work up to $18,000 in granted funding to make necessary repairs on homes owned by veterans. There are no income restrictions for eligibility. The current funding allocation must be used by Sept 30th, 2025. Please contact Lauren at [email protected] or call 608-785-2373 if interested.
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