Mugs for Rugs La Crosse County

Sippin' not Slippin' 

Turn in your rugs to receive a collectible mug from local shops and help us spread awareness throughout our community.

A collage of coffee shop logos and a coffee mug, including Grounded Patio Cafe, Cozy Coffee, Downtown Grounds, Scooter's Coffee, Javavino, Groovy Sips, Mugs for Rugs, and Dunkin' Donuts.

 

Throw rugs are a significant cause falls reported at emergency rooms for people over 65.* Emplify Health by Gundersen, Onalaska Fire Department, and La Crosse Fire Department have teamed up with local coffee shops to help address this hazard. Turn in your rugs at any of the listed coffee shops during the month of March 2026 and receive a free coffee mug filled with the house brew.

Rugs will be repurposed to build winterized shelters for outdoor animals, working with other local partners to make this a reality. 

Stop at any of the following locations:

Downtown Grounds, 401 Jay St., La Crosse

Grounded, 308 Main St., La Crosse

Javavino, 2311 State Rd., La Crosse

Dunkin, 1422 Losey Blvd S, La Crosse

Groovy Sips, 317 Sand Lake Rd, Onalaska

Scooter's, 715 2nd Ave SW, Onalaska

Cozy Coffee, 515 Amy Dr., Holmen

Scooter’s, 1410 Holmen Dr., Holmen

2026 Mugs for Rugs FF by Molly McCormick

Mugs 4 Rugs 2025 FF by Molly McCormick

For more falls prevention, check out Emplify Health's next Stepping On Falls Prevention program  

Click here to sign up or for more information about "Stepping On- A Falls Prevention Program"  

 

 

Additional Helpful Resources and Links!

Take a look at NFPA's steps to safety program with this helpful home safety checklist: 

Prevent Falls Home Safety Checklist(PDF, 340KB)

Stay up to date with ways to stay active and other resources with La Crosse County ADRC's Senior Life Newsletter: 

La Crosse Senior Life (lacrossecounty.org)

Visit La Crosse County Falls Prevention Coalition's Website:

La Crosse Falls Prevention (lacrossestopfalls.org)

Additional Websites:

NCOA: Falls Prevention Awareness Day: Making Your Home Falls-Free - YouTube (22-minute video with tips to making your home safer from falls.)