Special Events
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Upcoming Events

Gala Viola

Please join us for the Gala Viola on Thursday, February 23, 2012! Click here for more details.

 

Chili Supper

Thursday, March 22^nd, 2011 Coulee Region Transitional Housing Ministry is hosting their Annual Chili Supper from 5pm to 7pm. Cost will be $7.00, come in and eat or carryout. Funds from the CRTHM assist the New Horizons Transitional Housing Program providing income-based apartments and assistance to individuals and families moving out of abusive situations.

 

 

Past Events

In 2012
 

Annual Meeting
January 24, 2012 marked our review of organizational accomplishments for 2011 which included a facelift to our quarterly newsletter (The Empowerment Press), successful Horizon Ride – Cruisin’ to end the Bruisin’ where over $7,000 was raised and acceptance as a Sexual Assault Service Provider organization by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Hardships for the year included loss of a portion of grant monies for our Trempealeau County Sexual Assault Program and all grant monies for our Trauma Specialist program. We are committed to providing services to those seeking the assistance of these two programs and do not anticipate a change in provision. The safety of those we serve is the foundation of our program and we are extremely thankful to you for the support of our mission.

 

In 2011

17^th Annual Turkey Trot

UW-L hosted their 17th Annual Turkey Trot, Fun Run and Walk 5K on November 19th. New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers, UW-L Multicultural Student Scholarship and UW-L Recreational Sports Department were all beneficiaries of 2011. Thanks to UW-L.

 

Dine Out Monday Night!

Monday, the 24^th of October, Perkins and Buffalo Wild Wings agreed to donate a percentage of their profits to New Horizons in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thanks to Perkins, Buffalo Wild Wings and the UW-L Student Group who donated their time and profits to assist New Horizons.

 

Candlelight Vigils

Thank you all for attending the vigils and assisting us in mourning the loss of domestic violence victims, celebrating the survivors and connecting with the community. There was a great turnout at both!
 

La Crosse County
October 4th, 2011 at 5:30pm in La Crosse at the Clock Tower on the UW-L Campus - Refreshments were provided. Click Here for the Flyer

Trempealeau County
October 6th, 2011 at 12:15pm in Whitehall at the Gazebo - Lunch was provided. Click Here for the Flyer

 

 

Take Back The Day: It's time to get involved

New Horizons held a Take Back The Day event on April 23rd, 2011 at the G-E-T High School. This event encouraged the community to get involved in sexual assault awareness. Thank you to those who supported the event by attending, volunteering and spreading the word.

Gala Viola

We had a blast at Gala Viola again this year! The festive mood was set with delicious food and beautiful art at the Pump House. The Three Boomer Broads performed “Highlights Aren’t Just for the Beauty Shoppe,” a show that featured stories shared in their previous productions about growing up in the 50s and 60s.  It was indeed a night of laughter, reminiscence, and celebration!

New Horizons is very grateful to the generous sponsors who made Gala Viola possible. Thank you! 

Sophia Sponsor

Dorothy Sponsor

Coulee Bank Franciscan Skemp

Blanche Sponsor

Johns, Flaherty, Colling, S.C. by Maureen Kinney and Ellen Frantz

Desserts & Coffee Sponsors

Gary and Karmin Van Domelen

Kookies for Kids
New Horizons held a cookie sale in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month on April 9th & 10th from 10am until 3pm at the Festival in Onalaska and the Piggly Wiggly in Galesville. Thank you everyone for coming out, enjoying some cookies and supporting this great cause.

Chili Supper
Coulee Region Transitional Housing Ministry hosted the Chili Supper March 24th, 2011. Funds from the CRTHM assists the New Horizons Transitional Housing Program providing income-based apartments and assistance to individuals and families moving out of abusive situations. This year CRTHM brought in over $3800 towards transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. Thanks to those who supported the Chili Supper and CRTHM!

VFW Dinner
Spaghetti was served on February 26th, 2011 at the local VFW off of Market Street in La Crosse. There was a great turnout, thank you all for showing your support.

Annual Meeting
February 17th, 2011, we launched our new Logo and Name to encompass all persons we serve and all of our outreach offices in La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties. Thank you to everyone who attended the celebration and closing out of 2010 and welcoming in 2011!

In 2010

Screening of Telling Amy's Story followed by Discussion Panel
Both nights, October 12th and 14th, we viewed "Telling Amy's Story" and had great  discussion on the systematic response to domestic violence in the La Crosse community and what everyone can do to help. Thank you to the La Crosse Public Library-Main Branch, for hosting the event and to Sgt. Sally Newman, Court Commissioner Gloria Doyle, District Attorney Tim Gruenke, Cindy Ellefson, Tim Marshall, and Rose Vatland for taking the time to discuss the community’s response to domestic violence with the caring folks who attended. Thank you also to everyone who attended. We sincerely hope you left with a better understanding of domestic violence in La Crosse County and how to support victims.

Candle Light Vigils
Thank you all for attending these vigils and assisting us in mourning the loss of domestic violence victims, celebrating the survivors and connecting with the community.

La Crosse County
October 4th, 2010 at 5:00pm at 1223 Main St. (Annex Building)

Trempealeau County
October 6th, 2010 at 5:00pm at the Gazebo on Main St in Whitehall

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes
This was a successful effort to bring awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence in our community, men walk in women’s shoes at Riverside Park. Proceeds from this event were shared by the YWCA of the Coulee Region and the Carilee Fund of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation (both programs support NH clients in need). Click here to view their website for more details.

In 2009

Spa Day FUNdRAISER
November 22^nd, 2009 at the Orange Pearl Salon and the Violet Flame. This was a day to visit, receive massages, shop enjoy hors d'œuvres and bid on the auction items. It was a beautiful day and the event brought in $3,800!

A big thanks to Christine and Don Hulson for organizing the event and Chantel and Adam for hosting the Spa Day FUNdRAISER at the Orange Pearl Salon in La Crosse.

Thanks to all the individuals and business who contributed to make the day successful:
Minnesota artist Mary Jaspers, La Crosse artist Opal Tulpo, Commonweal Theatre, Franciscan Spirituality Center, Curves, Bramble Books, Darrel Bowman,  Reeds Music, Avon Representative Aimee Erlanson, Personal Trainer Kristie Schwaegerl, UWL Theatre, Dr. Bee Lo, Natural Health Center, Dr. James Lamboy, Growth Coach, Snap Fitness of La Crosse & Onalaska, Framing Gallery, Courtney Morris, YMCA, Nell’s Restaurant, Root Note, Caring Hands, Kneaded Health, Rudy’s Drive-In, Cutie Patootie, Myrick Hixon Eco-Park, La Crosse Symphony, Toppers Pizza, Children’s Museum, The Waterfront Restaurant, La Crosse Community Theatre, Kate’ s on State, Kris Morgan Brown Zinnia Garden, Coulee Regional Boot Camp, Mystic Treasures, Katmandu Trading Company, Nami-photographer, The Photographer, Once Upon a Child, Sideboard, Cedar Creek, Forest Hills, Ranison’s Ice Cream, Rocky Rococo’s Pizza, Street Kitchen, Bean Juice, Elite Repeat, Tammy Roy, 3 Rivers Outdoor Store, Nick Lechnir-photographer, J.C. Penney’s, The Yoga Place, Piggy’s Restaurant, Rita Martino, Amanda Krimelmeyer, Nancy’s Touch of Country Massage, Shawna Scoville, Meagan Sorenson, Amanda’s Academy of Dance, Wellness Center, Gallery La Crosse, Kick Shoe Store, Brian Wright, and Ibis Center.

Peaceful Rallies
Staff and volunteers were on the sidewalks (in La Crosse & Trempealeau Counties) holding posters with information on Domestic Violence to educate and remind people that they can make a difference.

Candle Light Vigils

La Crosse County
October 1st, 2009 at 5:45pm at 1223 Main St. (Annex Building)

Trempealeau County
October 5th, 2009 at 5:45pm at the gazebo on Main St in Whitehall

New Horizons' Open House in August 2009
Celebrating 31 years in La Crosse County and 22 years and a new office in Trempealeau County! Thanks to all the supporters who came to the open houses in La Crosse and Whitehall the weeks of July 26th and August 2nd. We were able to share new ideas, educate on our services, and build collaborations within the communities. Thanks!

Postal Food Drive
Saturday, May 9th we received food from the National Postal Food Drive. This where the nation was invited by their local post offices to donate food next to your mailboxes for the food drive. Some of these donations were brought to the New Horizons to assist the people that we serve. This year we received 4,920 lbs of food!!! Thanks to everyone who took time to donate, pick up, sort, load, unload, and sort this food so that we are able to serve our community.

Gala Viola
April 21st our annual signature event was hosted in the City Brewery Hospitality Center in La Crosse. New Horizons was honored to have Secretary Reggie Bicha speak at this event about domestic violence, child abuse and our responsibility as a community to make sure we are all doing our part. Thank you to everyone who attended!
 

Sponsors:
Dr. Hans and Margaret Anderson; Dr. Scott and Heidi Blanke; Dr. Tim and Sue Durtsche; Barb and Don Frank; Dr. Brad and Ann Fowler; Dr. Sigurd and Jean Ann Gundersen; Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp and Sleik; Johns,Flaherty and Collins S.C. by Maureen Kinney; George and Betty Kruck; Dr. Christopher and Patty Leach; Dr. Ed and Sally Miner; O’flaherty, Heim, Egan LTD; Dr. Cameron and Carlene Roberts; Dr. Dennis and Sharon Ryan; Dr. Paul and Jane Steingraeber; Dr. Amanda Strosahl and Dr. John Udell.

Annual Meeting
February 19th, 2009, this year we are celebrating "Bridging The Gap: Serving The Community We Live In." We are really trying to grow as an agency and collaborate with agencies in the communities to better serve the people we work with. As we grow as an agency, we continue to strive to build collaborations with fellow service providers to aide those we work with.  We were pleased to have guest speakers from Coulee Council on Addictions, La Crosse Police Department, HMAA, Franciscan Skemp Medical Center and Stepping Stones.  Domestic violence touches the lives of many of those served by these agencies.  Thus the importance of bridging the gap! A fond farewell and a huge Thank You was given to board members whose terms were complete and a smiling welcome was given to our new board members.  A special thank you to Franciscan Skemp Healthcare for the donation of room and cuisine.

Thank you to everyone who attended the celebration and closing out of 2008 and the kick off of 2009!

In 2008

Shop 'Til You Drop
In November or 2008, we hosted our second annual event!! There were over 15 vendors along with great prizes that were donated from these vendors for a raffle.

Postal Food Drive
Was Saturday May 10th, where people were able to donate food next to their mailboxes for the food drive. Some of the donations were brought to the New Horizons Shelter for the women and children that are served. This year we received 5, 860 lbs of food!!! Thanks to all who donated, sorted, and assisted New Horizons in unloading the food!!

Signature Event
April 2008, was a fabulous event that had a great and much larger turnout than expected. It was great to see all of the support for New Horizons!

Thank you to all involved!

Governor Barbara Lawton, Nell's City Grill

Sponsors:
Christopher and Patty Leach, Cameron and Carlene Roberts, Robert and Robyn Spencer, Stanley and Rosalie Thomas, Barbara and Donald Frank, Dr. Dennis and Sharon Ryan, Dr. Edwards and Sally Miner, Dr. Sigurd and Jean Gundersen, Heidi and Scott Blanke, Dr. Haus and Margaret Anderson, and Jane and Paul Steingraeber.

Annual Meeting
Was in February 2008, we celebrated 2 things.... Our Thirtieth Anniversary and Our Volunteers Past, Present and Future. We welcomed in our new Board of Directors and unveiled an educational video for New Horizons to use throughout the community!

We thank everyone who attended the celebrations!

Chili Supper
Hosted by the Coulee Region Transitional Housing Ministry this February 2008.  Funds from the CRTHM assists the New Horizons Transitional Housing Program providing income-based apartments and assistance to individuals and families moving out of abusive situations. Thanks to those who supported the Chili Supper and CRTHM!