LaCrosse project gains IRS rating on donations

LaCrosse Community Pride continues to take strides towards the complete renovation of the historic building that will house a grocery store, community center and library. The organization received its official 501 C 3 IRS rating as a non-profit organization, officially making any donations tax deductible on tax returns.

Major donations continue to be provided to this community project. Store front glass, electrical, plumbing and various amounts of labor have all been donated by business entities. Fund raising will be accelerated now that the IRS has provided the official tax exemption letter.

In addition, the building has been cleaned out and a new interior ceiling with insulation, wiring and heating was recently completed on the grocery store portion of the building.

Architectural and engineering work is near completion as it pertains to the restoration of the store front windows and decorative stain glass. All new glass and matching original stain glass has been ordered for installation once the prep work is finished.

The next major step of this construction project will include interior framing as well as completion of the electrical rough in. Plumbing work will commence once the framing is in place.

Preliminary plans have started for an early 2012 fundraising event that will showcase the progress being made toward the restoration of this building and the opening of a community grocery store

Commemorative tile sales are still on-going. To place an order for a memorial tile, contact any committee member or obtain a form at Jasper Trucking or Startins Repair.