Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Here at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, we’re proud to say that not only do we have dedicated staff committed to their work in building better lives throughout Northwest Minnesota, but 90 percent of our staff also give to the NMF Endowment, or one of its component funds.
A grant awarded to the White Earth Early Childhood Program helped restore the use of the Ojibwe language in their classrooms and homes of young families.
With the goal of making a meaningful, lasting impact on the Park Rapids and Nevis area, Mark and Peggy Hewitt worked with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation to hold an open grand round for nonprofits that are working to remove barriers for youth and families to achieve success.
The Northwest Minnesota Racial Equity Accountability Project team is charged with examining and questioning the homeless response system with the goal of advancing racial equity and reducing racial disparities.
Evolving requirements and shrinking targeted geographic zones provide challenges to providing low-interest CDFI lending – but the potential for impact is limitless.
STRATEGIC COLLABORATION Multiple organizations come together to assist Fadumo Ahmed in the opening of Gold Childcare Center, a culturally supportive child care center planned for East Grand Forks. A culturally supportive child care center is planned for East Grand Forks. Fadumo Ahmed, who has provided in-home child care for several years in East Grand Forks, …
A months-long effort to establish an emergency youth shelter in Red Lake culminated with the opening of the shelter last week. The shelter serves up to 12 youth and young adults, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Crookston Early Childhood Initiative hosted its annual Boo Run Run on Oct. 10 at Castle Park in Crookston, as dozens of children explored the storybook walk throughout the wooded trails and enjoyed free play at the natural playground.
A statement from NMF on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
