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.

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 suport 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.

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.

Itasca Area Early Childhood Coalition, Grand Rapids

$2,000

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

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

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.

KIDS PLUS Program, Duluth

SMDC: $5,000

In support of the 2009 Early Childhood Summit.

KIDS PLUS Program, Duluth

SMDC: $5,000

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

KIDS PLUS Program, Duluth

SMDC: $5,000

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