One of four ideas being pitched next week could become a community-changing project at the La Crosse Soup event May 28.

Josh Court, executive director of La Crosse Soup, spotlighted the four projects that their board of directors voted to move forward at the quarterly competition.

Check out the projects here >> that people will be perfecting their sales pitch for in hopes that they get the most votes at the event in the Cargill Room starting at 5:00 on May 28.

People come and pay $5 to get a bowl of soup and listen to the pitches. The winner takes home the pot of funds, estimated to be $2,000 to $3,000.

Court spoke of how some people apply with a very rough concept of a community-changing project, the board will help build it out, and will work with applicants to perfect their pitch.

Once the winner is announced, the board follows up to ensure the project is advancing and helps remove obstacles.

Often, the public gets engaged, including moving some second-runner ups to become reality as well. 

Past projects have included expanding Frisbee golf in Pettibone Park, knitting hearts that include inspirational messages that have gone international and are now featured on national shows, and some projects that just need awareness and no funding.

La Crosse Soup has been around in its current format for seven years.

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