Northwoods Hospice Respite Partners, Ely

$4,000

To expand the Exercise Buddy Program that assists older adults to build strength, improve balance, and enhance self-confidence through physical exercises and activities.

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, St. Paul

$15,000

To support the statewide Minnesota Compass project that will examine trends in areas such as health, education, early childhood, housing, economy, and workforce.

Arrowhead Regional Development Commission, Duluth

$4,250

In support of educational opportunities for older adults through the “Significant Living in the Second Half of Life” Conference and the 2008 Duluth Senior Expo.

WDSE-TV PBS eight, Duluth

$500

To sponsor the 2008 PBS eight High School Essay, Art, and Photography Contest.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, St. Paul

$375

To offer membership support for programs and activities.

Community Action Duluth, Duluth

$25,000

To support Duluth Saves, an asset development program for low-income families in the Duluth area.

Aitkin County Citizens Committee on Aging, Aitkin

$698

In support of the Aitkin County Citizens Committee on Aging.

Depot Commons Association - Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids

$5,000

To implement the Summer Building Trades Institute, a program that offers hands-on experience in the building trades for young people, ages 16-20, through Habitat for Humanity in Itasca County.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Duluth

$500

To co-sponsor Duluth LISC’s Connecting the Dots II: Community Development Showcase & Assembly held in October.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Virginia

$2,500

To offer advocacy and leadership training to low-income community members.

Arrowhead Regional Development Commission, Duluth

$2,000

To recognize and support family caregivers throughout the Arrowhead Region during National Family Caregiver Support Month, November 2008.

Falls Hunger Coalition, International Falls

$5,000

To further the mission of the Falls Hunger Coalition in meeting the needs of low-income families in International Falls.

Harbor Centers, Inc., Duluth

$11,500

To create the Northeastern Minnesota Senior Housing Resource Guide for service providers working with older adults and their families.

Second Harvest North Central Food Bank, Grand Rapids

$5,000

To support Kids Packs to Go, a supplemental nutrition program for low-income school children in Aitkin and Itasca Counties.

Community Action Duluth, Duluth

$4,200

To promote diversity and inclusivity through the People of Color Summit and Antiracism Study Dialogue Circles (ASDIC II) Facilitator Training.

WDSE-TV PBS eight, Duluth

$3,000

In support of public affairs programming in northeast Minnesota.

Supervised Visitation/Exchange Task Force, Grand Marais

$15,000

In support of the Cook County Supervised Visitation/Exchange program which offers a safe, supervised environment for family visits and exchanges of children between divorced/separated parents.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs, Duluth

$15,000

To support the Duluth Family Visitation Center which offers a safe, supervised environment for family visits and exchanges of children between divorced/separated parents.

Community Action Duluth, Duluth

$1,000

To support a comprehensive evaluation of the Community Action Duluth Tax Site from 2006-2008 through the use of an intern from the University of Minnesota Community Assistantship Program.

Grace House of Itasca County, Grand Rapids

$10,000

Expand services to offer increased hands-on services to guests and help them access other community services.

Minnesota Resource Center, Duluth

$10,000

To enhance the work readiness training offered through MRC’s Core Employment Skills Training Program.

Lighthouse for the Blind, Duluth

$24,000

To extend the Senior Blind Empowerment Program services to eight new communities in northeast Minnesota. The creation of empowerment groups will serve as a way for seniors with visual impairments to better cope with issues of isolation, mobility, and loss.

Community Café, Grand Rapids

$10,000

To increase nutrition, socialization, and resource services provided to individuals and families in the Deer River area.

North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity, Virginia

$10,000

To offer hands-on experience in the building trades to area high school students through Habitat for Humanity.

North Shore Horizons, Inc., Two Harbors

$15,000

To support the development of transitional and long-term supportive housing to individuals and families experiencing domestic or sexual violence and chronic homelessness in Lake and Cook counties.

Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund, Duluth

$10,000

To assist the DLEF in offering financial support to arts/culture, beautification/ environment, economic development, education, human services, and parks/recreation initiatives in the Duluth community.

Lake Superior Zoological Society, Duluth

$25,000

To assist the transition of operating the Lake Superior Zoo to a public/private partnership between the City of Duluth and the Lake Superior Zoological Society.

Fond du Lac Reservation Human Services Division, Cloquet

$1,000

To co-sponsor the MN/WI American Indian Cancer Conference to be held October 22 - 24, 2008 at the Black Bear Casino Resort.

City of Mountain Iron, Mountain Iron

$3,500

To support the elderly nutrition program which serves older adults in Mountain Iron and the surrounding area.

University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior, WI

$1,500

To co-sponsor the Northwoods Nonprofits Educational Program, which offers training and educational seminars to area nonprofit organizations.

The Northspan Group, Inc., Duluth

$2,500

To support Phase II - Regional Communications Planning for the Iron Range Readiness initiative.

Copeland Community Center, Duluth

$500

To support the Twin Ports Area Hmong New Year Celebration to be held on Saturday, December 6 at the First United Methodist Church.

CHUMWorks, Inc., Duluth

$4,600

To support low-income displaced workers transition back into the workforce.

MN Council on Foundations, Minneapolis  

$2,900

Membership support for programs and activities for 2009.

Advocates Against Domestic Abuse, Aitkin

$1,500

To build the capacity to develop additional affordable and supportive housing in Aitkin County.

The Salvation Army, Duluth

$1,000

In support of community outreach for families in need.

Rainy River Community College, International Falls

$2,400

To host a series of cultural appreciation events and diversity celebrations for the College and local community.

APEX, Duluth

$15,000

To support economic development efforts in Duluth and the surrounding area.

Salvation Army of Hibbing, Hibbing

$5,000

To assist families and individuals in crisis as a result of recent unemployment.

Northeastern Minnesota Nonprofit Community, Duluth

$4,107

In support of a half-day training and dialogue centered around the current economic reality and fundraising outlook for nonprofit agencies.

Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, Duluth

$430

To support annual membership to the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce.

Itasca County Family Services Collaborative, Grand Rapids

$10,000

Provide assistance to families at risk of out of home placement due to parental substance abuse.

Minnesota Diversified Industries, St. Paul

$3,000

To support a social enterprise in northeastern Minnesota, which serves people with disabilities and disadvantages.

Community Action Duluth, Duluth

$4,000

Support for a feasibility study for an earned income venture and action planning to implement a strategic plan.

Green Jobs Planning Committee, Duluth

$10,000

To create employment opportunities for underemployed citizens by expanding the market for "green" service products and businesses.

Aitkin County Homeless Coalition, Aitkin

$1,000

Support for Operation Community Connect; a one-day event to provide families in poverty or experiencing homelessness in Aitkin County access to needed services.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Duluth, Duluth

$15,000

For continuation of core homeownership education, counseling services, and financial assistance for individuals and families facing mortgage foreclosure.

Women's Community Development Organization, Duluth

$30,000

To assist in the preservation and perpetuation of 93 units of affordable housing and related support services in the Duluth community.

Sexual Assault Program of Virginia, Virginia

$15,000

To improve and enhance the presentation materials used in community education and professional trainings led by Sexual Assault Program staff.

Union Gospel Mission, Duluth

$5,000

To assist the organization in serving over 1,600 guests through on-site meals and 2,400 shoppers through the food shelf programs.

Salem Lutheran Church, Deerwood

$1,000

In support of families in need from Aitikin County who receive emergency need services coordinated by Salem Lutheran Church.

Community Action Duluth, Duluth

$15,000

Provide 10 weeks of intensive training to increase understanding of poverty issues and work to overcome barriers to getting out of poverty.

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc., Grand Rapids

$18,903

To hire and train crisis support staff who will administer emergency funds and provide support and resources to families facing economic challenges.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, St. Paul

$2,000

In support of Senior Manager Leadership training for nonprofit organizations in northeastern Minnesota.

ANGELS, McGregor

$17,500

Support for the establishment of a volunteer network in the Palisade area to assist seniors to live independently.

Itasca County TRIAD, Grand Rapids

$500

In support of the 2009 Minnesota State TRIAD Conference and its efforts to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens.

Minnesota Citizens Federation – Northeast, Duluth

$5,000

Provide outreach services to seniors in northeastern Minnesota about programs that can help them save on medical expenses and provide information and education regarding Medicare Part D.

Regional Nonprofits, Northeast Minnesota

$1,000

To provide technical assistance for a group of regional nonprofit chief financial officers.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Duluth

$500

To co-sponsor the 2009 Connecting the Dots Showcase and Assembly.

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, St. Paul

$375

To offer membership support for programs and activities.

UMD School of Medicine, Duluth

$10,000

Support for the Journey Garden Program, a summer program for 9th and 10th grade American Indian students that connects them with elders and assists them in preparing for higher education.

Eagleview Community Foundation, Squaw Lake

$13,570

Support for the creation of a social enterprise and youth employment training program.

The Northspan Group, Inc., Duluth

$5,000

In support of the Northland Connection Program, which provides economic development data and analysis to recruit, expand, and retain businesses, and create new jobs.

United Way of Greater Duluth, Duluth

$12,000

To implement Imagination Library, an early literacy program that provides free books to children ages 0-5 in Duluth and the surrounding area.

Minnesota Fathers & Families Network, St. Paul

$1,000

To co-sponsor the MN Fathers & Families Network Fall 2008 Conference, “Engaging Fathers in Supporting Healthy Development of Young Children”.

University Nursery School, Duluth

$500

In support of experiential summer programming for children at the University Nursery School.

Child Care Choices, St. Cloud

$1,000

To co-sponsor the Learning Enriches Attitudes Forever: Early Childhood Conference  held in October in Carlton for early childhood educators and child care providers in northeastern Minnesota.

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, Chisholm

$10,000

To implement Imagination Library, an early literacy program that provides free books for children ages 0-5.

Little Treasures Center, Inc, Duluth

$3,000

To support the Boo Hoo Ball for Little Treasures Childcare Center in October 2008.

Marcell Family Center Foundation, Inc., Marcell

$4,750

To provide intergenerational opportunities to children and families in the rural Marcell area.

UDAC, Duluth

$2,500

To bring Art Junction artists, who have disabilities, together with students at Nettleton Magnet School to create works of art around topics of nature and their community, culminating in an art show for Earth Day in April at Hartley Nature Center.

Renegade Comedy Theatre, Duluth

$1,000

To offer Shakespeare in the Schools, an interactive theatre experience for elementary students in three area schools during the school year 2008-09.

Bridges:  Kinship Mentoring, Grand Rapids

$5,000

To support the Bridges: Kinship Mentoring campaign to “Reach 100 Matches in 100 Days” and increase community awareness of the importance of mentoring.

Morgan Park Middle School - ISD #709, Duluth

$1,000

To implement a jazz band involving 8th grade students at Morgan Park Middle School.

Carlton County Children & Family, Cloquet

$1,000

To support the evaluation of the Carlton County Collaborative Young Parent Program through the use of an intern from the University of Minnesota Community Assistantship Program.

Neighborhood Youth Services, Duluth

$15,000

To establish the Neighborhood Youth Services JET (Job, Education, and Training) Project, a career exploration and job-readiness program for youth 15 -21 years of age.

Mt. Iron Buhl School District - ISD #712, Mt. Iron

$281

To provide essential school supplies for students in need.

City of Proctor, Proctor

$3,595

To build community connections through family-focused recreational activities.

Denfeld High School - ISD #709, Duluth

$45,000

To support the 9th Grade Core Program to help incoming students transition successfully into high school.

MN Community Education Association, Lindstrom

$1,000

To co-sponsor the Minnesota Community Education Association Fall Conference to be held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center on October 1- 3, 2008.

ISD #709 - Duluth Public Schools, Duluth

$2,164

To provide essential school supplies for students in need.

Lincoln Park School - ISD #709, Duluth

$4,700

In support of alternative education programs, Focus Plus and ARCH, to assist high need students at Lincoln Park School.

Action Through Churches Together (ACT), Grand Rapids

$7,000

To develop a youth theater project that will deliver presentations on poverty and social justice issues to elementary, middle, and high school students in Itasca County.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, Duluth

$20,000

To expand Boys and Girls Club operations and strengthen administrative capacity by improving annual, capita, and planned giving fundraising capacities.

Copeland Community Center, Duluth

$20,000

To maintain connections for youth displaced and relocated during the neighborhood revitalization project in Harbor Highlands.

Root Children Fund, McGregor

$300

A memorial contribution on behalf of Northland Village to support the Root Family Benefit.

Woodland Middle School - ISD #709, Duluth

$5,000

To implement the Restorative Learning process to help children and adults take personal responsibility for their actions.

ISD #319 Community Education, Nashwauk

$1,140

To offer out-of-school time homework help for students in grades K-12 at the Nashwauk and Keewatin Schools.

Virginia School District, #706, Virginia

$5,000

To expand early childhood education, integrate preschool services, and increase the capacity of parents and child care providers to become involved in preparing young children for school success.

Piedmont Elementary School - ISD #709, Duluth

$500

To offer experiential learning opportunities for 4th and 5th grade students at Piedmont Elementary School.

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, Chisholm

$1,000

To support out-of-school time activities for children in the Chisholm community.

Kinship of Aitkin County, Aitkin

$5,000

To continue support for Aitkin County youth and families through positive mentoring experiences, education, and healthy community connections.

Churchill Elementary - ISD #094, Cloquet

$2,800

To raise the achievement levels in reading and mathematics with selected 4th and 5th grade students on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.

The Saint Paul Foundation, Saint Paul

$3,000

To continue support of a Funders Network that strengthens the individual and collective efforts to enhance the well-being of Minnesota's young children and their families.

Grand Rapids School District - #318, Grand Rapids

$1,500

To expand effective literacy promotion opportunities to six locations in greater Itasca County.

Birch Grove Community School - Community Education, Tofte

$2,000

To continue operational support for preschool programming serving the west end of Cook County.

Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Duluth

$5,000

To expand the offering of Junior Achievement's "Our Nation" programming to area 5th grade classrooms.

Deer River Schools - ISD #317, Deer River

$1,000

To promote the physical, mental, and social health of students, families, and community members in the Deer River school district.

ISD #361 Community Education, International Falls

$410

In support of Camp Invention, a hands-on science, engineering, and math curriculum targeted to ISD #361 students in grades 1-6.

Arrowhead Juvenile Center, Duluth

$250

For a youth-led community service project, assisting children and families during the holiday season.

Girl Scouts of MN/WI Lakes & Pines Council, Duluth

$5,000

To initiate a weekly "in-the-school" Girl Scouting program at Grant Elementary School (Duluth).

Duluth Art Institute, Duluth

$2,000

In support of the Free Family Days that promote respect for other cultures and  involvement in the community through take-home art activities.

Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth

$1,000

In support of multi-cultural entertainment and education performances of "Legacy of Hope" the story of opera singer Marian Anderson.

Minnesota Community Education Association, Lindstrom

$750

In support of a one day regional training intended to offer new ideas, information, and techniques for youth workers in northeastern Minnesota.

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College, Cloquet

$600

In support of a holiday celebration event for youth participants in an earth science camp.

Second Harvest North Central Food Bank, Grand Rapids

$2,000

To assist children and community members in Grand Rapids as they work together to grow nutritious food, learn self-sufficiency skills, and promote volunteerism.

A Chance To Grow, Inc., Minneapolis

$8,000

To support the S.M.A.R.T. Program, an early care and education training program for young children in four schools in Duluth, Hermantown, Eveleth, and Iron.

Lakewood Elementary School – ISD #709, Duluth

$2,000

To identify students in grades K-3 reading below grade level and assist them with skills to increase comprehension and fluency.

Minnesota Humanities Center, St. Paul

$5,000

To provide training and community programming on the importance of early literacy activities for children in northeastern Minnesota.

Barnum Elementary School – ISD #091, Barnum

$250

In support of family/community night activities at Barnum Elementary School.

Duluth Area Family YMCA, Duluth

$10,000

To continue the academic and social enrichment services provided by the Duluth Community Schools Collaborative in three elementary "magnet" schools.

Proctor Schools – ISD #704, Proctor

$2,000

To encourage Proctor students in grades K-12 to increase physical activity and increase their understanding of fitness in relationship to overall health.

Lowell Elementary – ISD #709, Duluth

$2,000

In support of Reading Corps members who are teaching students reading skills.

St. Louis County Promotional Bureau, Gilbert

$500

To provide camp scholarships for children from low-income families.

McGregor School – ISD #004, McGregor

$2,250

In support of the Big Sandy Water Institute, which will provide children and youth with positive activities during the summer months.

Grant Language and Arts Magnet School – ISD #709, Duluth

$1,000

To offer 4th graders the opportunity to study the Ojibwe language and culture.

KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc., Grand Rapids

$900

In support of programming and advocacy to encourage pregnant and parenting teens in the Deer River community to stay in school.

Women's Health Center of Duluth PA, Duluth

$500

In support of a regional Fathers and Families event intended to honor fathers and connect attendeees with information and services related to healthy family life.

Hill City School – ISD #002, Hill City

$2,860

To provide dental education and screening for early childhood through 12th grade students in the Hill City School District.

Community Health Council, Ely

$2,320

Support to provide mental health resource directories to the Babbitt, Ely, Embarrass, Soudan, Tower, and Winton areas.

Kids Closet of Duluth, Duluth

$5,000

Support for the purchase of winter outerwear for children in need in the Duluth School District.

Jacobson Landing Recreation Area, Jacobson

$400

Support for an event to recognize and honor the volunteers of Jacobson, MN.

Calumet Public Library, Calumet

$350

In support of programming to nurture early literacy and social development in the Marble, Calument, and Pengilly communities.

Little Treasures Center, Inc., Duluth

$4,932

Operating support for the infant and toddler programs of the Little Treasures Center.

Floodwood School District - ISD #698, Floodwood

$1,500

Support for the placement of Minnesota Reading Corps members in the Floodwood Schools.

South St. Louis County 4-H Federation, Duluth

$2,000

Support for the 4-H City Safari summer day camp to be held throughout Duluth in 2009.

Greenway Key Club, Bovey

$700

In support of youth leadership activities of the Greenway Key Club of Bovey.

CHUM, Duluth

$5,000

To offer the Families in Transition Program, a summer education and activity program for young children and their families served through CHUM housing services.

UMD School of Fine Arts, Duluth

$2,500

Support for the development of classroom materials to accompany performances to area schools about obesity and bullying.

Proctor Schools - ISD #704, Proctor

$200

In support of experiential learning opportunties for students in the Proctor School District.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, Duluth

$20,000

Support for foreclosure counseling for individuals and families in the city of Duluth as well as Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, and Koochiching counties.

Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee, Duluth

$10,000

Support to provide doula services to American Indian families.

Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, Northeastern Minnesota

$5,000

To provide access to legal assistance for people with disabilities in northeastern Minnesota.

Chester Bowl Improvement Club, Duluth

$5,000

Support for youth summer activity programs at Chester Park in Duluth. Funds will be used to provide scholarships to low-income families.

Concerned Citizens Committee, Virginia

$10,000

Support for basic needs programming for needy families in the Virginia area.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Duluth, Duluth

$250

Support for the 2009 Juneteenth event celebrating the abolition of slavery.

Bear Creek Community Development Corporation, McGrath

$1,000

Support for the establishment of the Bear Creek Community Development Corporation and operating support for a computer lab for area youth in McGrath.

Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, Eveleth

$10,000

Support for the Eveleth office of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless to provide technical assistance to community groups working to prevent homelessness in northeastern Minnesota.

Men As Peacemakers, Duluth

$568

Support of activities for the Girls Restorative Program at Central High School, which provides gender-specific programming for at-risk girls.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, Duluth

$30,000

Support for the family of services for homeless youth in Duluth.

International Falls KIDS PLUS, International Falls

$309

To provide essential school supplies for students in need.

Northome KIDS PLUS, Northome

$2,000

To support the Northome KIDS PLUS Summer Youth Program for young people, ages 5-12, in the rural Northome area.

Bovey/Coleraine KIDS PLUS, Bovey

$344

To provide essential school supplies for students in need.

Cook County KIDS PLUS, Grand Marais

$15,000

To provide out-of-school time programming for children and youth in the Cook County area.

McGregor KIDS PLUS, McGregor

$309

To provide essential school supplies for students in need.

Aitkin KIDS PLUS, Aitkin

$5,000

To support the Aitkin KIDS PLUS program that will offer during school and out-of-school time activities and education for youth in the Aitkin School District.

Hill City KIDS PLUS, Hill City

$309

To provide essential school supplies for students in need.

Aitkin KIDS PLUS, Aitkin

$308

To provide essential school supplies for students in need.

McGregor KIDS PLUS, McGregor

$20,000

In support of the "Setting a Course" project designed to engage McGregor youth in positive activities involving the school and community.

Northome KIDS PLUS, Northome

$2,000

Support for summer educational activities for youth in the Northome area.

Itasca Area Early Childhood Coalition, Grand Rapids

$2,000

Support for a resource directory of early childhood services in Itasca County.

Floodwood School District #698, Floodwood

$1,000

To support the theater program at Floodwood School.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, Duluth

$800

To expand out-of-school time activities for youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland – Lincoln Park School Branch.

Superior Senior High School, Superior, WI

$1,000

To help students expand their knowledge on publishing a quality newspaper at Superior Senior High School.

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, Duluth

$780

To increase voter registration and awareness through outreach activities of the Duluth Teen Council.

Boy Scout Troop #43, Duluth

$1,000

To provide new recycling receptacles for the Lake Superior Zoo.

Girl Scout Troop #4119, Hermantown

$1,000

To support a theater performance, "Holocaust Witness: The Legacy of Anne Frank" at Hermantown and Duluth area schools.

Deer River High School - ISD #317, Deer River

$1,000

To provide food commodities to families in need through the Kids Against Hunger Project.

Northern St. Louis County 4-H Federation, Virginia

$500

To support youth educational activities at the MN 4-H Adult Volunteer Association Forum to be held February 19-22, 2009.

Northwood Children's Services, Duluth

$1,000

To create a new after school program for high school students at Northwoods Children's Services.

Northome School - ISD #363, Northome

$500

To assist high school students to implement a community beautification project.

Wrenshall School - ISD #100, Wrenshall

$500

To provide peer helper support for 7th grade students at Wrenshall School.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, Duluth

$600

To provide supplies for club members to make holiday gifts for others.

Hill City School - ISD #002, Hill City

$1,000

To offer foreign language opportunities for high school students at Hill City Schools.

Neighborhood Youth Services, Duluth

$1,000

To support a performing arts club for young people at Neighborhood Youth Services in Duluth.

Babbitt-Embarrass School – ISD #2142, Babbitt

$860

To support science club activities with 5th and 6th graders.

Chisholm KIDS PLUS, Chisholm

$863

To support open gym nights at the Chisholm Armory.

Hill City KIDS PLUS, Hill City

$1,000

To support a drug and alcohol free recreational event for high school students.

Recreational Experiences Achieving Community Harmony, Cloquet

$500

To assist the Pay It Forward Club to implement a shoe drive for needy children around the world.

Bridges: Kinship Mentoring, Grand Rapids

$1,000

To provide a service project opportunity in the student mentoring program.

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, Duluth

$250

To help launch the Teen Resource Center.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, Duluth

$455

To support new after school opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club.

Mesabi East Schools – ISD #2711, Aurora

$1,000

To assist with the creation of a Kid's Closet to provide clothing items to children in need.

Grand Rapids High School – ISD #318, Grand Rapids

$1,000

To support a community-wide educational "Going Green" event.

Superior Senior High School, Superior, WI

$1,000

To increase the number of students who pledge to be drug and alcohol free throughout high school by offering special recreational events.

Boys & Girls Club of Superior, Superior, WI

$1,000

To provide an opportunity for club members and Day of Caring volunteers to improve storage at the Boys & Girls Club.

Northern Lights Community School, Warba

$504

To build a floor size chess game for community members of all ages to enjoy together.

Keene's Creek Youth Organization, Duluth

$1,000

To enhance summer youth programming.

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary - ISD #166, Grand Marais

$772

To bring 4th grade pen pals together with learning activities and a service project.

Two Harbors High School - ISD #381, Two Harbors

$1,000

To provide materials for high school students to participate in beautification projects at the Sunrise Nursing Home and area parks for Community Service Day.

Mississippi Melodie Showboat, Grand Rapids

$1,000

To make it possible for young actors to participate in an outdoor theater setting.

Northwood Children's Services, Duluth

$800

To assist a youth-run business that gives student workers job experience while providing a service to the community.

Northern St. Louis County 4-H Federation, Virginia

$1,000

To support a summer day camp.

Northwood Children's Services, Duluth

$650

To clean-up and maintain parks and trails used by people of all ages.

Ely Community Resource, Inc., Ely

$1,000

To build a children’s garden in the Ely community.

McGregor KIDS PLUS, McGregor

$5,000

In support of Ageless Friendships, which provides monthly intergenerational opportunities to build relationships between youth and older adults and benefit the community.

Bois Forte Family Health Services, Nett Lake

$5,000

For Anishinaabeyoong – Past, Present, Future, an intergenerational project to preserve culture and traditions.

Chisholm KIDS PLUS, Chisholm

$4,500

In support of G Force: Pulling Generations Together, which will offer an array of intergenerational activities to help older adults and youth develop relationships while learning new skills.

Cloquet Community Education, Cloquet

$5,000

For Friendship Through the Ages, a multifaceted intergenerational project which includes social and recreational activities, community beautification efforts, as well as regular visits to the local nursing homes and assisted living facilities by youth and adult volunteers.

Floodwood Services and Training, Inc., Floodwood

$4,500

In support of Ageless Great Endeavors (A.G.E.S.), which will provide opportunities for young people to help older adults learn computer and technology skills and offer an array of intergenerational fitness and active living activities.

Arrowhead Regional Development Commission, Duluth

SMDC Health System

$5,000

To extend care consultant activities that help families in managing long-term care needs and making informed decisions that allow older adults to remain independent in their home and community.

Northland Foundation

$14,452

KIDS PLUS Program, Northeast Minnesota

SMDC Health System

$5,000

In support of the 2009 Early Childhood Summit.

Koochiching County Sexual Assault Program, International Falls   $15,000

SMDC Health System

 $5,000

Support for an expansion of support groups to help victims of sexual assault and incest and their families.

Northland Foundation

$10,000

KIDS PLUS Program, Duluth

SMDC Health System

 $5,000

In support of the 2009-2010 Duluth and Superior Youth Leadership Academies.

KIDS PLUS Program, Northeast Minnesota

SMDC Health System

$5,000

In support of the regional  Early Care and Education Appreciation & Training Seminar held on February 14 in Duluth.