ANGELS, McGregor

$17,500

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

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.

Northome KIDS PLUS, Northome

$2,000

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

KIDS PLUS Program, Duluth

$5,000

In support of school district programs to help children and their families in the transition into kindergarten.

Superior Senior High School, Superior

$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

$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.

Koochiching County Sexual Assault Program, International Falls

SMDC: $5,000
Northland Foundation: $10,000

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