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.
32 Minnesota groups receive Emergency Relief and Recovery grants
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently selected 32 organizations from across the region to receive Emergency Relief and Recovery grant funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BEMIDJI, Minn. The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently selected 32 organizations from across the region to receive Emergency Relief and Recovery grant funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $195,000 will be shared by the following:
Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Churches United
Face It Together Bemidji
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Journey Outreach-River City Church
LifeCare Medical Center
North Country Food Bank
NMF announces Emergency Relief and Recovery grant recipients
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently selected 32 organizations from across the region to receive Emergency Relief and Recovery grant funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pioneer Staff Report | 6:57 pm, Dec. 17, 2020 ×
BEMIDJI The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently selected 32 organizations from across the region to receive Emergency Relief and Recovery grant funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $195,000 will be provided to the following:
Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Churches United
Face It Together Bemidji
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Journey Outreach-River City Church
LifeCare Medical Center
North Country Food Bank
• St. Mary s Mission School
• Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf
• United Way of Bemidji Area
• United Way of Crookston
• Warren S.O.S. Living at Home - Block Nurse Program
“Although we are excited to provide funding for direct services, we are still concerned that the need for financial relief is greater than our limited resources can handle,” states Nate Dorr, vice president for advocacy at Northwest Minnesota Foundation in Bemidji. “We encourage folks to remain diligent in practicing public health recommendations so we can get back to normal quicker.”
This was the second round of emergency relief grant funding from the foundation to provide direct assistance to communities most in need. Dorr says the foundation is posting recorded video interviews with grantees on their website. The recorded storytelling is a way of sharing how communities are meeting the challenges of the pandemi