‘Summer days, driftin’ away…’
With summer quickly nearing its end, the NMF staff came together this week for some much-needed social time.
A Warroad Community Day
The Warroad Area Community Fund (WACF) was an integral part of the first Yellow Rose Community Day, celebrated Friday, August 13th, at the new Hampton Inn in Warroad, Minnesota.
Child Care Success Spotlight: Hallock
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation began working in 2017 with the community of Hallock to discuss potential ways to increase the availability of child care slots. The Grace Lutheran Church, through its church council, stepped forward and offered its space to create a child care center.
Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund supports parks and trails in Bemidji area
Fully healed, Paul Bunyan stands near the shoreline of Lake Bemidji, ready to welcome a new wave of summertime visitors.
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Sheila Capistran
You can support the Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship Fund by making a gift online here
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Jeff Haack
You can support the Bemidji 31 Education Fund by making a gift online here.
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Deb Zak
You can support the Middle River Legacy Fund by making a gift online here.
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Sue Tomte
You can support the Park Rapids Area Community Fund by making a gift online here.
Initiators Fellowship Program Expands to Northwest Minnesota
The Initiators Fellowship, launched by the Initiative Foundation in 2016, is expanding to include the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) and social entrepreneurs in its 12-county service area and two native nations, Red Lake and White Earth.