Northwest Minnesota Foundation
NorsKids Foundation received a grant from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund to support its “Ticket Purchases for Local Events” project. Through the project, NorsKids provided 212 tickets to disabled individuals, their caregivers, and veterans.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, out of Moorhead, was able to purchase a freezer, providing additional storage space for frozen meals that are delivered and served to seniors, thanks, in part, to a grant from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund.impacted local families.
Thanks to a grant from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund, Little Brother Little Sister of Pennington County produced 12 more matches between kids and adult volunteers, which positively impacted local families.
Magelssen Elementary received a grant from the Fosston Education Foundation Fund to bring author and educator Mark Mindt to the school to present his comic book series, KODA the Warrior, to students.
Downtown Park Rapids welcomed its third mural last summer, a vibrant mural painted in blue, red, and white that combines Scandinavian art motifs with music and arts designs, including a depiction of an Anishinaabe drum as well.
The Marshall County Area Veterans Memorial Park (MCAVMP) was awarded a grant by Warren Area Community Fund to support the addition of a statue featuring a bronze veteran with a dog. The statue is expected to be installed this year.
To address the shortage of child care slots and staffing challenges, the Park Rapids area has decided to use a futuristic vision – “growing their own” child care providers.
At its annual recognition event, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrated six awardees from throughout the region whose work and energies are leading and supporting community in meaningful ways.
Thanks to a grant from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund, a portable wheelchair swing is now available for use through the NorsKids Foundation.
