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Grant Awarded to Christmas Neighbors
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation recently awarded a grant of $1,000 to Christmas Neighbors. Christmas Neighbors offers two programs, Toy Give-Away and Adopt-A-Family to qualifying residents of Jefferson County.
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Dean Sanders Memorial Playground Reconstruction Project
Brian Watson and Pam Rogers, Board members of the Lake Mills Community Foundation, present a check of $10,000 to Rotarians Pam Streich and Mick Selck for the Dean Sanders Memorial playground to be constructed at Bartels Beach. Contributions can still be made to the Lake Mills Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 103, Lake Mills.
Oct 8, 20211 min read


L.D. Fargo Public Library StoryWalk at Wallace Park
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation awarded a $45,108 grant to the L.D. Fargo Public Library for their StoryWalk at Wallace Park. A Story is told on sign posts spread along path through the wooded area at the park. It is designed for children of all ages. The StoryWalks Grand Opening was Friday, Oct. 1st. Brianna Adams is the young adult librarian who led the project. Pictured Left to right are: Brianna Adams, Jay Smith, Becca Feirer, Gerard Saylor, Brian Watson, Pam Laz
Sep 30, 20211 min read


Sep 7, 20210 min read


LMACF Board Current Board Members
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation's Board of Directors changes annually as they welcome new members and others step down ending...
Aug 3, 20211 min read


Lake Mills Yogo Co-op Covid Grant
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation awarded a grant to the Lake Mills Yoga Co-op for $2,100. The grant qualified for COVID-19 relief funds as provided by the Foundation. The Co-op is a locally operated non-profit organization that was severely impacted by the pandemic. The funds will support the Co-op's Summer Solstice Program which offers outdoor yoga classes in Commons Park. In the Photo left to Right: Sherry Rehm, Mary Smith, Brian Watson, Pam Rogers, Sue Anderson, Li
Jun 29, 20211 min read


2020 Annual Report Letter
Dear Lake Mills Community Members, The Board of Directors of the Lake Mills Area Community Foundation (LMACF) is pleased to provide you...
May 11, 20213 min read


Year End Letter To Donors
Dear Fellow Supporters of Lake Mills, Throughout most of 2020 our entire community, much like the rest of the world, has had to make...
Jan 12, 20213 min read
Scholarship Winners
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation would like to Congratulate the winners of the scholarships that are held with the Foundation....
Jul 6, 20201 min read


COVID-19 Recovery Grant to the Lake Mills Area Chamber of Commerce
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation (LMACF) awarded a COVID-19 Recovery Grant to the Lake Mills Area Chamber of Commerce (LMACC) to...
Jul 1, 20201 min read


COVID-19 Recovery Fund Grant to Rock Lake Activity Center
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation (LMACF) awarded a COVID-19 Recovery Fund Grant to Rock Lake Activity Center (RLAC) to help...
Jul 1, 20201 min read


COVID-19 Recovery Grant to Lake Mills Main Street Program
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation LMACF awarded a COVID-19 Recovery Fund Grant to the Lake Mills Main Street Program (LMMSP) to...
Jul 1, 20201 min read


Bank of Lake Mills, $10,000 Donation to COVID-19 Relief Fund
Bank of Lake has generously donated $10,000 to the LMACF COVID-19 Relief fund through their partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank...
May 29, 20201 min read


Round Up at The Lake Mills Market
The Lake Mills Market and the Community Foundation are working together to collect donations for the LMACF Covid-19 Relief Fund. The Lake...
May 4, 20201 min read


2019 Annual Report Letter
Dear Lake Mills Community Members, The Board of Directors of the Lake Mills Area Community Foundation (LMACF) is pleased to provide you...
May 4, 20204 min read


COVID-19 Recovery Fund
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation has established a COVID-19 Recovery Fund to receive donations to benefit those in the Lake Mills...
Apr 16, 20201 min read


Donation to the Lake Mills Community Meal
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation donated to the Lake Mills Community Meal Program that is held the third Wednesday of each month at the EMS Building. The Community Meal is a service provided by participating churches in the community. Pictured are Donna Hinzmann, Jan Hepp, and Cindy Wolff who keep everything organized and ready each month.
Mar 2, 20201 min read


LMACF High School Scholarships
“Calling All High School Seniors in Lake Mills, applications to the Lake Mills Area Community Foundation Scholarships are ready. Deadline...
Feb 10, 20201 min read


Grant to help Solar Project for Jefferson County Humane Socitey
The Humane Society of Jefferson County has approached multiple partners in Jefferson County to help support a Solar Project for the Shelter. As one of the closest communities, Lake Mills area residents have a strong involvement in the HSJC. Members of the volunteer pool and Board of Directors are residents of Lake Mills and benefit by serving our community and animals. Historically, Lake Mills residents have also made up a significant customer base for their service area. Las
Jan 23, 20201 min read


Year End Gifts Appeal
Dear Fellow Supporters of Lake Mills, As the end of another year approaches and the Holidays arriving right around the corner, most of us...
Dec 4, 20193 min read
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