Lussier Community Education Center

10/16/2026

Last night’s Harvest Festival was LCEC at its best: young people, staff, volunteers, partners and donors filling the center with activity, new connections and shared time together.
Throughout the evening, we asked: What was your best day at LCEC?
Young people shared their answers through dioramas. Community members explored resources, staff caught up with families and friends, and everyone came together for a shared meal.
Director Brian Squire said the building really comes alive when it’s filled with people. Last night, we got to experience exactly that.
Thank you to everyone who made the evening so special.

10/13/2026

Partners in Giving is underway, giving state, Universities of Wisconsin and UW Health employees the opportunity to support causes they care about through workplace giving.

If you're exploring organizations to support this year, consider the impact of the Lussier Community Education Center. Together with volunteers and community partners, we create opportunities for youth, families and older adults through programs that strengthen connections and build community.

Learn more about our work and the difference your support can make. https://lcecmadison.org/

10/05/2026

Registration for the 2026 Holiday Gift Program is now open! Eligible families can apply through October 31. Link for more details.

¡La inscripción para el Programa de Regalos Navideños 2026 ya está abierta! Más información sobre la inscripción está disponible en línea. https://lcecmadison.org/holiday-gift-program/

10/01/2026

The kitchen is heating up for our Hispanic Heritage Month Community Dinner!
Join us at Lussier Community Education Center on October 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
This year's national Hispanic Heritage Month theme, "Unidos, Somos Más" (Together, We Are More), is a perfect reminder of the power of coming together as a community to share food, celebrate culture and enjoy great dance music.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

09/22/2026

Help bring a little Halloween magic to the Lussier Community Education Center! We're accepting donations of new or gently used, clean Halloween decorations to make our upcoming community celebration extra festive.
If you have decorations you're no longer using, we'd love to give them a second life.
🎃 Donations can be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Questions? Contact: Sidney at [email protected].
Thank you for helping us bring a little more Halloween spirit to our community!

09/17/2026

More than 500 local students started this school year with new backpacks and school supplies, thanks to an incredible community effort.
For more than 20 years, LCEC’s Back-to-School Supply Drive has brought people together to make a difference for local students. This year was no exception.
Take a look at the people, partners and volunteers who helped make it happen: https://lcecmadison.org/lcec-community-prepares-500-students-for-school/
We extend our gratitude to all of the individual donors and to Tri-North Builders, Inc., Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church Madison The Sentry Transformation Center Madison Capitol Bank, Anthology and NeuWave.

09/10/2026

Help students build confidence, strengthen academic skills and make meaningful connections as a Middle School Program Coordinator at the Lussier Community Education Center.
This role helps create a positive place where middle school students can learn, explore new interests, build relationships and prepare for the transition to high school.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share.
https://lcecmadison.org/about/job-opportunities/

09/02/2026

📍 Find us at Taste of Madison this Saturday.
Stop by the Lussier Community Education Center beverage stand at the corner of State Street and Mifflin Street. Meet our staff and volunteers and learn more about our mission. Your purchase helps support programs and services that strengthen our community all year long.

08/29/2026

Looking to stay active, maintain your independence and feel more confident in your daily activities?
Join us for a free Lunch & Learn at the Lussier Community Education Center to learn practical ways to improve balance, build strength and stay steady on your feet. Learn simple exercises and everyday strategies that can help prevent falls and keep you doing the things you enjoy.

📅 Friday, September 11
🕧 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
📍 Lussier Community Education Center, 55 S. Gammon Rd., Madison

Lunch will be provided, and participation is free.

Join a free Lunch & Learn at Lussier Community Center on September 11 to discover fall prevention tips, strength and balance exercises.

08/17/2026

Afterschool Enrollment Is Open!

The Lussier Community Education Center's 2026 Afterschool Program is now accepting enrollment for eligible K-5 students. Learn, create and connect through academics, arts, fitness, and leadership.

🔗 Learn more and submit an interest form.

Afterschool programs at the LCEC focus on learning, health and fitness, arts and creativity, and service and leadership. Most participating youth attend John Muir Elementary School, Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School, […]