Author: IJRebout

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter: The Next Chapter Begins: Appointment of Chris Pettis as Executive Director Study Supports Fundraising Campaign to Expand The Highground Spring Work Week 2020 Event Updates Friends of The Highground Dinner Winter Bowl Another Successful Fundraiser for Veterans Retreats 2019 Stone Layings Coronavirus Update Annual Bike Tour Gets a New Name…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [wpfd_single_file id=”13443″] The Highground Board of Directors has approved a contract with Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, LLC to initiate a $3.75 to $4M capital campaign to respond to growth of the organization and to improve the visitor experience and services for its 225,000 annual visitors. The campaign is based on a recently completed Campaign Readiness…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter Mission Completed Gold Star Re-Dedicated to honor the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice Ride to Remember Annual Ride Raises over $10,000 Calendar of Events Update The Season of Giving is the Season of Planning at The Highground Freedom Celebration Day Holiday Lights Coming to The Highground Heroe’s…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As The Season of Giving draws near for all of us, The Highground’s Board of Directors and Staff are planning the park’s improvements. The Plan will depend on those willing to participate in the Season of Giving. Will you commit to contributing $20, $40, or $60 to help fund the park improvements that are being…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter Because of the Brave, Honor Ride fight the rainy conditions off to Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day Freedom Celebration Days 2019 Spring Work Week 2019 Volunteer Picnic 35th Annual Bike Tour 2019 Helicopter, Military, & Tribute Vehicle Expo United in Service Stones Heroes Ride coming, ready to go! Gold…

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The La Crosse Vet Center is offering a one-day mindfulness retreat for combat Veterans on Tuesday, June 25 at a Veterans’ Camp (Wisconsin Adventures on Wheels) located near the High Ground in Willard, Wisconsin.  Transportation must be provided by the Veteran.  Veterans are invited to get out in nature and participate/or view activities…

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]On Saturday, June 29th, The Highground is hosting a spectacular family-friendly, free-admission event. Freedom Celebration Day begins includes a WWII D-Day Living History display; an enormous Raffle event; Homeless Veteran Collection Drive; Food; Music and Fireworks! The WWII Living History, coordinated for the Highground by Troy Buddenhagen of La Crosse, will focus on D-Day.…

“Multiply by Six Million: Portraits and Stories of Holocaust Survivors” presents a visually arresting and powerful first-person history of one of the defining events of the 20th century through photographic portraits and personal stories of Holocaust survivors. The Highground Veterans Memorial Park presents “Multiply by Six Million” from June 2 to July 31. The public…