Introduction to UFAH

The United Fund for the Arts and Humanities (UFAH) was founded in 1983 to campaign on behalf of its twelve non-profit members to support a diverse and large offering of arts and culture events in La Crosse and its surrounding area. It’s unique purpose is to provide an easy opportunity for businesses to invest in the programs of our local Arts and Humanities organizations. UFAH has been extremely efficient in its mission. Due to its lean structure, 93% of funds raised are ‘passed through’ to our membership organizations. In today’s presentation, we will be able to meet the organizations participating in UFAH and get a glimpse of their activities. It has been well documented that a wide range of cultural offerings bring people (quality employees) to our area, and support businesses through visitors and tourists partaking in these events. UFAH strives to be even more successful in supporting its members by pooling resources that facilitate our membership organizations to focus on their objectives.