Good Neighbors published Jan. 7, 2021
Submissions about charities, benefits and nonprofit fundraisers for the weekly Good Neighbors calendar published Thursdays should be emailed to news@wctrib.com by noon Monday. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
Willmar Area Community Foundation
WILLMAR The Willmar Area Community Foundation has opened its annual grant round to fund programs that this year focus on three different areas: addressing the achievement gap for youth, increasing community connections and welcoming diverse populations, and supporting productive aging.
Eligible organizations must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, school or government entity that serves residents of Kandiyohi County. For additional information and the online application, visit www.communitygiving.org/grants and scroll down to “WACF General Grants.” The deadline is Jan. 15.
Good Neighbors published Dec. 31, 2020
Submissions about charities, benefits and nonprofit fundraisers for the weekly Good Neighbors calendar published Thursdays should be emailed to news@wctrib.com by noon Monday. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
West Central Association of Realtors
The West Central Association of Realtors donated $1,424 to the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf through their “Realtors Helping Communities” program.
Willmar Area Community Foundation
WILLMAR The Willmar Area Community Foundation has opened its annual grant round to fund programs that this year focus on three different areas: addressing the achievement gap for youth, increasing community connections and welcoming diverse populations, and supporting productive aging.
Good Neighbors published Dec. 24, 2020
Submissions about charities, benefits and nonprofit fundraisers for the weekly Good Neighbors calendar published Thursdays should be emailed to news@wctrib.com by noon Monday. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
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hree Sisters Furnishings: The New London business is holding a fundraiser with a goal of $5,000 for organizations such as Family Promise, Safe Avenues, The Link, Toys For Tots, and others. According to Judy Imdieke, “We will raise the funds, and let the folks that specialize in this service match resources with those in need.” The business match of $2,500 is a one-for-one match. For more information or to donate, call 320-354-4480 or email threesistersfurnishings@gmail.com.
Tribune Opinion: Keep up the Light Up Willmar Lakes Area efforts
Kudos to the Light Up Willmar Lakes Area efforts of the past week to brighten our communities’ outlooks and helping those in need. Written By: Kelly Boldan | ×
The year 2020 has been a challenging one across west central Minnesota, our state and across the nation.
Our region has suffered from the coronavirus pandemic, which has changed our world as we know it, severely impacting families, businesses, schools, health organizations and more. Many families will be looking at an empty chair this holiday season due to losing a family member due to COVID-19, other disease complications or tragedy.
Good Neighbors published Dec. 17, 2020
Submissions about charities, benefits and nonprofit fundraisers for the weekly Good Neighbors calendar published Thursdays should be emailed to news@wctrib.com by noon Monday. Written By: Donna Middleton | ×
Christmas funds
Willmar toy drive: Dec. 1-23, new unwrapped toys can be dropped off daily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the Willmar Community Center for the Kandiyohi County Toys for Tots.
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hree Sisters Furnishings: The New London business is holding a fundraiser with a goal of $5,000 for organizations such as Family Promise, Safe Avenues, The Link, Toys For Tots, and others. According to Judy Imdieke, “We will raise the funds, and let the folks that specialize in this service match resources with those in need.” The business match of $2,500 is a one-for-one match. For more information or to donate, call 320-354-4480 or email threesistersfurnishings@gmail.com.