LA CROSSE AREA LATINO COLLABORATIVE WEBSITE

The La Crosse Area Latina/o Collaborative is a joint initiative of the UW-L Institute for Latina/o and Latin American Studies and the Viterbo University Latin American Studies Program.  Its purpose is to collaborate to increase awareness of the growing Latina/o presence in region. Activities include community outreach, programming, creation of a database of community groups working on Latin American and Latina/o related projects, and an annual conference on teaching, service, and research in Latin American and Latina/o Studies.   The electronic resource guide to Latina/o serving businesses and agencies in the region, below, is funded with a grant from the Office of the Dean of the College of Liberal Studies at UWL.   

List of Community Resources for the Latina/o Community. While many Latina/os are proficient in English, where available, we have indicated individuals who are designated as Spanish/English bilingual interpreters.

Hospitals, Clinics, and Community Health Centers

La Crosse:

Mayo Health System (formally Franciscan Skemp)
700 West Avenue South / La Crosse, WI 54601
http://www.mayohealthsystem.org/mhs/live/page.cfm?pp=locations/locationhome.cfm&orgid=FSH
    Contact:  Art Peak, Limited English Proficiency Coordinator, (608) 392-9505
    Ask him for language assistance or discuss any perceived discrimination problems with him.

 

Gundersen Lutheran
1900 South Avenue / La Crosse, WI 54601
http://www.gundluth.org/
    Contact:  Please call (608) 782-7300 or (800) 362-9567 for interpretation service.
    An interpreter will be provided for the call and for your appointment

 

St. Clare Health Mission
916 Ferry Street / La Crosse, WI 54601
http://www.stclarehealthmission.org/
    Contact: Please call (608) 791-9544. No interpreters on site.
    Open from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.
    This is a free health clinic that provides care to those with no insurance. 

  

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Community Acupuncture
Jackson Plaza, 1011 East Avenue South / La Crosse, WI 54601
http://www.fspacommunityacupuncture.com/index.php
    Contact:  Call (608) 738-6372 or email emckenzie@fspa.org
    Bilingual services available (English and Spanish)

   

Sharon’s Wellspring of Peace Massage
Jackson Plaza, 1011 East Avenue South / La Crosse, WI 54601
http://www.wellspringofpeace.massagetherapy.com/index.html
    Contact:  Call (608) 797-6554 or email shoshanama@yahoo.com
    Bilingual services available (English and Spanish)
    Integrative Therapy Clinic and Maya Abdominal Massage

 

Norwalk

Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers
Norwalk Location: 200 West North Street / Norwalk, WI 54648
http://www.scenicbluffs.org/
    Contact: Full time interpreter at (608) 823-7853  

 

Cashton

Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers
238 Front Street / Cashton, WI 54619
http://www.scenicbluffs.org/
    Contact:  Full-time interpreter at (608) 654-5100



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RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES

La Crosse 

  • Burritos House
    • 1205 La Crosse Street / La Crosse, WI 54601
    • (608) 782-1622
  • Tequila Mexican Restaurant
    • 515 West Avenue North / La Crosse, WI 54601
    • (608) 769-2961

  • Fiesta Mexicana
    • 5200 Mormon Coulee Road / La Crosse, WI 54601
    • (608) 788-3268
  •  Tres Compadres
    • 115 5th Avenue South, La Crosse, WI 54601-4091
    • (608) 782-2021

Onalaska

  • Manny’s Mexican Cocina
  • Tequila Mexican Restaurant
    • 425 2nd Avenue South, Onalaska, WI 54650-3215
    • (608) 783-1750

Sparta

  • El Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
    • 223 North Black Rivers Street / Sparta, WI 54656
    • (608) 269-0547
  • La Pasada Grocery Store
    • 317 E Wisconsin Street / Sparta, WI 54656
    • (608) 269-2411
  • Tienda Elvira
    • 515 W Wisconsin Street / Sparta, WI 54656
    • (608) 269-3076

Viroqua

    • Chilito Lindo
      • 747 South Main Street / Viroqua, WI 54665
      • (608) 637-7005

    Norwalk

    • Los Tres Garcias
      • 109 Main Street / Norwalk, WI 54648
      • (608) 823-7969

    Arcadia

    • Mini Market San Juan
      • 306 W Main St / Arcadia, WI 54612
      • (608) 323-3832

    • Del Río Mexican Store
      • 102 W Main St / Arcadia, WI 54612
      • (608) 323-2030

    • Unique Food Concepts
      • 623 East Main St / Arcadia, WI 54612
      • (608) 323-814

    Independence

    • El Ranchero Restaurant and Cantina
      • 23798 Washington St / Independence, WI 54747
      • (715) 985-2382

    • La Hacienda Club Midway LLC
      • 23251 Whitehall Rd / Independence, WI 54747
      • (715) 985-2212

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    MEXICAN GROCERIES

    Madison, WI

    • El Mercadito
      • 916 Whitney Way / Madison, WI
      • (608) 441 7375

    • La Hispana Grocery Store
      • 4512 E. Washington / Madison, WI
      • (608) 241 4554

    • La Regional
      • 1417 Northport Dr. / Madison, WI

    • Mercado Marimar
      • 2102 S. Park St. / Madison, WI
      • (608) 221 2203
      • 6713 Odana Rd / Madison, WI
      • (608) 833 4059

    • Super Tienda Latina
      • 6005 Monona Dr. / Madison, WI
      • (608) 221 2203

    • Yue-Wah Oriental Food
      • 328 S. Park / Madison, WI
      • (608) 257 9338

    St. Paul, MN

    • El Burrito Mercado
      • 175 Cesar Chavez St. / St. Paul, MN 55107
      • (651) 227 2192
      • www.elburritomercado.com

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    TORTILLERIAS

    Madison, WI

    • Tortilleria del Norte
      • 529 S. Park St. / Madison, WI

    MEXICAN BAKERY

    Madison, WI

    • Sacramento
      • 6644 Odana Rd. / Madison, WI
      • (608) 827 5266
    • La Concha
      • 3056 Fish Hatchery Rd. / Madison, WI
      • Fitchburg Ridge Shopping Center

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    PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

    • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
      • www.hccw.org
      • HCCW creates, expands, and diversifies small and Hispanic-owned businesses in Wisconsin.
      • 1021 West National Avenue / Milwaukee, WI 53204
      • Telephone: (414) 643-6963
      • Fax: (414) 643-6994

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    LEGAL RESOURCES

    • University of Wisconsin Law School Latina/o Law Student Organization
      • www.uwllsa.com
      • Purpose:
        • Participate in public service designed to assist other Latinos
        • Increase the number of Latinos at UW law School
        • Advocate rights of Latino community
    • Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association
      • Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association
        • www.minnhba.org/
        • Purpose:
          • Organize Hispanic attorneys, judges, law students, and members of Hispanic community into a force for professional and community benefit
          • Serve as advocate of Hispanic community in MN
        • Contact
          • P.O. Box 14750 / Minneapolis, MN 55434
          • President: Mara Garcia Kaplan

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      SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES

      • New Horizons Shelter and Women’s Center
        • New Horizons Shelter and Women's Center provides safety and services to adults and families who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and harassment so that they can make decisions about their lives in a supportive, nonjudgmental and empowering atmosphere. They promote the concepts of non-violence and equality through intervention, prevention and education.
        • 24 Hour Crisis Line: 608-791-2600 or 1-888-231-006
        • Services include: Shelter, Women's Center/Annex, Support Groups, Resource Advocacy, Legal Advocacy, Children's Advocacy, Diversity Outreach Advocacy, Transitional Housing Advocacy, Volunteer Coordination, Donation Center, Community Education
        • P.O. Box 2031 La Crosse, WI 54601
        • Tel: 608.791.2600
        • Fax: 608.791.2619

      • A Place of Grace Catholic Worker House
        • Place of Grace is a Catholic Worker House founded on the examples of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin. A brief history can be found at: http://www.catholicworker.org/History.cfm
        • Place of Grace offers hospitality three days a week and one Sunday a month (1pm-5pm). During each day the community gathers to share in a meal and build relationship.
        • A Place of Grace accepts any and all volunteers during open hours. Volunteers needed for meals, clean up, and other activities, contact the House Coordinator. To set up a volunteer time or if you have any questions, contact Michael at cwmkrueger@gmail.com or placeofgrace.cw@gmail.com.
        • 919 Hood Street
        • tel. 608-782-6224
        • placeofgrace.cw@gmail.com
        • Tues - Wed: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
        • Thurs: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

      • Couleecap
        • 2101 Victory St # C, La Crosse, WI
        • Social Services Organization

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      RESOURCES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) and ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

      •  Onalaska School District
        • Contact:  John Homan (608) 783-4571 ext. 5031
        • No specific program for migrant worker’s children
          • Not a lot of demand
        • No ELL
          • Meets individual needs
      • West Salem School District
        • Contact:  Lynn Brown (608) 786-1220 
      • Holmen School District
        • Contact:  Kathy Muliner (608) 526-1368
        • Has ESL 
      • Gale/Ettrick/Trempealeau
        • School District
        • Contact:   Pupil Services (608) 582-4290 
      • Arcadia
        • School District
        • ELL Program Instructors: 
      • Sparta School District
        • Michael Castle
        • Katie Kusilek
          • Lawrence Lawson ELL
          • (608) 269-3181
        • Katie Shaw
          • Southside ELL
          • (608) 269-8186
        • Daniel Gatica
          • Bilingual Educational Assistant
          • District
          • (608) 269-3181

      • Tomah School District
      • Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
        • ESL Program
        • Tom Peterson, ESL teacher
        • tpeterso@now.k12.wi.us
        • Aida Williams, interpreter

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      RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN SPANISH

       Roman Catholic Services and Parishes with Hispanic Ministries.

      The website for La Crosse Diocesan Hispanic Ministry is: http://www.dioceseoflacrosse.com/ministry_resources/ministries/NEW_Site/Social%20Concerns/Hispanic%20Ministry/hispanic_ministry.htm
      It provides important information on social concerns, immigration, and masses in Spanish.  

       

        • Arcadia
          • Holy Family Parish
            • (608) 323-7116
            • 223 East Maple Street / Arcadia, WI 54612
            • Fr. Michael Klos
            • Every Sunday at 12:00 PM
        • La Crosse
          • St. James the Less church
            • (608) 782-7557
            • 1032 Caledonia Street / La Crosse, WI 54603
            • Fr. Carlos Román
              • (787) 627-8141
              • padrecroman@yahoo.com
            • Every Sunday at 12:30 PM 
          • Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
              • 5250 Justin Rd / La Crosse, WI 54601
              • (608) 782-5440
              • 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 AM
        • Sparta
          • Saint Augustine of Hippo
        • Wausau
          •  
          • Saint Matthew Parish
            • (715) 842-3148
            • 229 South 28th Avenue / Wausau, WI 54401
            • Fr. Robert Thorn
            • Every Sunday at 12:00 PM
        • Eau Claire
          • Saint Mary Parish
            • (715) 855-1294
            • 1812 Lynn Avenue / Altoona, WI 54720
            • Fr. Joseph Redfern
            • 1st Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM
        • Richland Center
          • Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
            • (608) 647-2621
            • 160 West 4th street / Richland Center, WI 53581
            • Fr. Carlos Román
            • 1st Sunday of the month at 7:00 PM

        • Thorp
          • Saint Bernard Parish
            • (715) 223-3331
            • 400 North 2nd Avenue / Abbotsford, WI 54405
            • Fr. Enrique Castro
            • Every Sunday at 1:00 PM
        • Durand
          •  
          • Holy Rosary Parish
            • (715) 672-5640
            • N6235 County Highway V / Durand, WI 54736
            • Fr. David Rybicki
            • 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM
        • Alma Center
          • Immaculate Conception
            • (715) 964-5201
            • 341 West Main Street / Alma Center, WI 54611
            • Fr. Enrique Castro
              • (715) 316-2351
              • ecastro_cuba@yahoo.com
            • Every Saturday at 4:30 PM
          • Spanish speaking Roman Catholic priests
          • FSPA (Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration)  St. Rose of Viterbo Convent
            • 912 Market St / La Crosse, WI 54601
            • 608-782-5610
            •  www.fspa.org

           FSPA has a number of affiliates with an interest in Hispanic/Latina/o community members including: 

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          OTHER RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS

          • Iglesia Evagélica Libre “La Cosecha,”   Norwalk, Wis.  (Harvest Evangelical Free Church, Evangelical Free Church in America, Forest Lakes District)
            • 123 Main St PO Box 73, Norwalk, WI 54648-0073
            • Pastor José Reyes
              • Phone: (608) 823-7512
              • Email: josereyes2767@yahoo.com
          • Iglesia Hispana Pentecostés  “Lirio de los Valles”  (Iglesia Hispana Pentecostés) 
          • St. John’s Episcopal Church, Sparta, Wis.   (Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire)
            • (608) 269-4266
            • 322 North Water Street, Sparta, WI 54656-1741
            • The Rev. Janet Sterken, Deacon
            • sterkjl@charter.net  or sjecsparta@charter.net
            • Spanish mass Sundays 12:30 PM 
          • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
            • 21 North Hill Street La Crescent, MN  55947
            • Tel:507.895.4440
            • Fax 507.895.3290
            • popchurch@acegroup.cc
            • Free English classes and dinners available in the Fall (call for schedules)

           

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          COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 

          • Lugar de Reunión
            • http://www.lugardereunion.blogspot.com/
            • A comprehensive Latino resource center offering a broad range of supportive programming. Programs include: English language classes,
              Bi-lingual play group, Women's group, sewing classes, Chess Club, Computer Lab for educational use, Translation, and Clothes closet.  VOLUNTEER Opportunities: Volunteer as: English tutor, Childcare provider
              Donate items, money, time
            • Contact:    Alfonso Sánchez, Program Director
              Phone: 608-269-2944
              e-mail: lugardereunion@yahoo.com
            • Located at: 620 Industrial Drive, Sparta, Wisconsin, United States
            • Hours
              • Monday 10:00am-1:00pm
              • Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm
              • Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm
              • Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm
              • Friday 10:00am-1:00pm
              • Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
          • UMOS  
            • http://www.umos.org/corporate/index.html
            • UMOS is a private, non-profit corporation established in 1965 to advocate for and provide services to Hispanic migrant and seasonal farm workers in Wisconsin.  It is a joint, interreligious ministry.  It offers diverse programs and services to diverse populations and seeks to improve the employment, education, health, and housing opportunities of under-served populations. Currently UMOS operates programs to assist low-income individuals and families as they gain economic self-sufficiency. In 2007, more than $46 million in grant funds from federal, state, and local sources supported these programs.   Programs and services provided by UMOS are divided into four major categories: workforce development, child development, education and social services, which include housing, health promotions and domestic violence supportive services. In addition to these programs, UMOS sponsors and organizes a number of cultural and community events in Wisconsin.The UMOS corporate offices are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. UMOS programs operate throughout the state of Wisconsin, as well as in Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. 

           

          • La Crosse Multicultural Resource Guide
            • Resource Center of the Americas
                  • http://www.americas.org/
                  • Informs, educates and organizes to promote human rights, economic justice, democratic participation, and cross cultural understanding in the context of globalization in the Americas
                  • Services include:   Spanish Language and Cross Cultural Training classes, language and cultural exchanges, Immigrant Experience Outreach, and Development of curricular materials for teachers and students.
                  • Contact information:   Located in Minneapolis. 3019 Minnehaha Ave, Suite 20,  Minneapolis, MN 55406.  Tel.  (612) 276-0788
                    Fax (612) 605-3252      rcta-info (at) americas.org
                    • Amy Brockman
                      Education Coordinator - Contact to register or inquire about classes
                      (612) 276-0788 ext. 4
                      amy.brockman (at) americas.org
                    • Liliana Rivera
                      Office Coordinator
                      (612) 276-0788 ext. 1
                      liliana.rivera (at) americas.org
                    • Jason Stone
                      Executive Director
                      (612) 276-0788 ext. 3
                      jason.stone (at) americas.org

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            LA CROSSE AREA LATINO STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

            • UWL Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
              • www.uwlax.edu/laso
              • Constance Vanderhyden
                •    Faculty advisor
                •    (608) 785-8225
              • Purpose:
                •    Strive to foster and promote the Latin American culture throughout the campus and the La Crosse Community
            • Viterbo Spanish Club
              • www.viterbo.edu/spanishclub.aspx?id=18554
              • The Spanish club fosters understanding and appreciation for Spanish and Hispanic-American cultures through experiences emphasizing language, social justice, service, and fun.
            • Viterbo Latin American Studies Program
            • ALANA (Asian, Latina, African, Native American Women)
              • (608) 785-8228
              • Meetings: Thursdays 6:00 PM at the Diversity Center

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            LINKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS COMING TO LA CROSSE

            • Mexican Students Association at UW-Madison
              • http://mexsa.rso.wisc.edu/

            ACADEMIC LATINO ORGANIZATIONS

            • MN Network of Latinos in Higher Education
            • Department of Chicano Studies
            • Roberto Hernandez Center
              • http://www4.uwm.edu/rhc
              • Director: Enrique E. Figueroa
              • RHC seeks to connect and strengthen the Latino population of Southeastern WI through a variety of programs designed to encourage and support Latino education, leadership, advocacy, and applied research

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            REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS

            • Milwaukee
              • The Spanish Journal
            • Madison
              • La Comunidad News
              • Voz Latina Spanish Newspaper
                • 1017 South Park Street / Madison, WI 53715
                • (608) 255-0611 and (608) 442-3384

            • Minneapolis

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            LATINO RADIO STATION

            • Viroqua, WI
              • WDRT 91.9 FM
                • Saturday 9:30-10:30 AM
                  • La Mezcia
                  • Radio en Espanol
                  • Hosted by Denis and Karina
                  • Talk: Language
                • Monday 7:00-8:00 PM
                  • Putumayo World Music Hour
                  • Latin, African, Reggae, Celtic and other world music compilations
                  • Hosted by Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth
                  • Music 

            ONLINE LATINO RADIO PROGRAMS

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            Compiled thanks to grant from UW-L College of Liberal Studies. Data entry by Max Nobiensky, ILLAS Student Assistant; External Consultant, Violeta Abitia, ; and Victor M. Macías-González, Director of the Institute for Latina/o and Latin American Studies.