Local nonprofit takes huge hit during pandemic
Between staffing, having to readjust with fundraisers, and having to buy a bunch of new COVID-19 safety supplies, Bear Creek Services says the pandemic has definitely taken a toll.
Posted: Mar 3, 2021 8:41 PM
Updated: Mar 4, 2021 6:17 AM
Posted By: Mary Peters
ROCHESTER, Minn. - One in three nonprofits are in jeopardy of not surviving, according to a study done by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.
KIMT News 3 spoke with Bear Creek Services about how the pandemic is impacting the nonprofit.
Between staffing, having to readjust with fundraisers, and having to buy a bunch of new COVID-19 safety supplies, Bear Creek Services says the pandemic has definitely taken a toll.
Richard C. Haas
Richard Haas, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born on October 18, 1940 to Karl and Dorothy Haas. Richard grew up in Rochester. In his adult years, he resided at the Bear Creek Services Cedar Hill House.
Richard proudly worked for many years at PossAbilities. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, participating in woodworking classes, cheering for the Vikings, and was very fond of cats and dogs. Family and friends will remember Richard for his happy-go-lucky nature, and his friendly and caring ways.
Richard is survived by his cousin, Pat Foster of Bella Vista, AR; two brothers, Jerry Haas and Larry Knutson; and a sister, Karen Fryer; along with their spouses, children, and grandchildren.
Despite pandemic challenges, Rochester students raise thousands for annual fundraiser
The funds will go to Bear Creek Services, Paws and Claws, Christmas Anonymous, the Dorothy Day Hospitality House and the Rochester Women s Shelter. 7:35 pm, Dec. 23, 2020 ×
It hasn t been the easiest year to take on a fundraiser. Yet, students across Rochester found a way to make it work, bringing in thousands of dollars for local charities.
Dubbed RPS Gives, Rochester s three public high schools run the fundraiser every year, often bringing in $100,000 or more. This year, they had to think outside the box a little more than they normally would.
There was the challenge of hosting events while remaining virtual or socially distant. There was the lack of word-of-mouth communication to rely on. The pandemic also hasn’t allowed students to build as strong of a community as they normally would have.
RPS high schools host virtual fundraisers
The funds raised will benefit Bear Creek Services, Rochester Women s Shelter, Dorothy Day House, Christmas Anonymous, and Paws and Claws.
Posted: Dec 14, 2020 6:03 PM
Posted By: Mary Peters
This year, schools needed to get a little more creative.
Typically, Mayo, Century, and John Marshall high schools are preparing for their pep rallies and dance offs to help raise money during the holiday season.
This year, everything is virtual. This past month I guess, we ve been really brainstorming to make this happen so there wasn t nothing, says Isabella Ostman, the senior class Vice President at John Marshall.
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