Winter 2012
Children, Youth, and Families
Arrowhead Regional Corrections, Duluth |
$25,000 |
To establish a community coaches program to help provide alternatives to detention for youth of color in the criminal justice system. |
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Lake Superior Schools - ISD #381, Silver Bay |
$2,000 |
In support of early childhood education programming for low-income families. |
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Quad Cities Early Childhood Coalition, Virginia |
$500 |
To support the Quad Cities Early Childhood Coalition's first annual Early Childhood Conference for individuals who work with children birth to third grade. |
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Duluth Public Schools - ISD #709, Duluth |
$600 |
To support the Duluth ECFE supportive parenting group for parents with children (birth through age five) in Early Childhood Special Education. |
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Start Early Funders Coalition, Minneapolis |
$3,000 |
To strengthen the early childhood system and improve outcomes for young children in Minnesota. |
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Denfeld High School - ISD #709, Duluth |
$2,000 |
In support of a personal development retreat for 9th grade students at Denfeld High School. |
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Leech Lake Area, Cass Lake |
$11,000 |
In support of programming to provide after-school academic enrichment activities. |
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Bridges: Kinship Mentoring, Grand Rapids |
$5,000 |
Support for efforts to recruit adults for community-based mentoring programs. |
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Duluth Children's Museum, Duluth |
$5,000 |
In support of educational programming to introduce area youth to nano science. |
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Ely Public Schools - ISD #696, Ely |
$1,500 |
In support of programming to empower students to create positive cultural change in their school. |
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East High School - ISD #709, Duluth |
$170 |
In support of out-of-school-time enrichment activities for East High School students. |
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Arts on Superior, Two Harbors |
$4,000 |
Support for literacy programming in the Minnehaha Elementary School. |
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The Salvation Army, Duluth |
$1,000 |
In support of community outreach for families in need. |
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Little Rangers Childcare Center, Babbitt |
$3,000 |
Support for early childhood education programming in Babbitt, MN. |
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Aging
Elder Services Network, Virginia |
$4,880 |
Support for programming to help older adults live independently. |
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Northwoods Hospice Respite Partners, Ely |
$4,500 |
In support of programming to help older adults maintain their health. |
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Self-Reliance
Adult Learning Center - ISD #709, Duluth |
$500 |
To provide financial assistance to students taking the GED exam. |
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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Saint Paul |
$5,000 |
To strengthen the management capacity of nonprofits in northeastern Minnesota. |
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Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, Saint Paul |
$10,000 |
In support of a statewide advocacy program to end homelessness in Minnesota. |
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CHUM, Duluth |
$5,000 |
Planning grant for a new permanent supportive housing development for chronically homeless families. |
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Salem Lutheran Church, Deerwood |
$1,500 |
In support of families in need from Aitkin County who receive emergency need services coordinated by Salem Lutheran Church. |
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Salvation Army of Hibbing, Hibbing |
$5,000 |
Support for the replacement of a stove used to prepare meals for the needy. |
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Housing for Inmates, Duluth |
$900 |
Support for programming to assist individuals in transitioning from incarceration. |
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Community Vitality
Minnesota Council on Foundations, Minneapolis |
$2,900 |
Membership support for programs and activities for 2012. |
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APEX, Duluth |
$15,000 |
To support economic development efforts in Duluth and the surrounding area. |
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KIDS PLUS
No KIDS PLUS grants were awarded last quarter. |
Early Childhood
No Early Childhood grants were awarded in the last quarter. |
Youth In Philanthropy
The following grants are made possible through the funding support of the Minnesota Power Foundation. |
Superior Senior High School, Superior |
$1,000 |
To provide the tools for geocaching in the Superior School Forest. |
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Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, Duluth |
$1,000 |
To support a positive body image health fair. |
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, Duluth |
$310 |
To create and organize a youth-run snack shop. |
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Denfeld High School - ISD #709, Duluth |
$1,000 |
To help 9th grade students get involved through events organized by upper classman. |
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Two Harbors High School - ISD #381, Two Harbors |
$500 |
To support students in an instructional clinic and concert with the help of a big-name musical conductor. |
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East High School - ISD #709, Duluth |
$1,000 |
To expand the Robotics Program by introducing unique equipment, engineering, and business to high school students. |
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Cooper Elementary School, Superior |
$708 |
To support visual and animated learning through the use of technology. |
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Falls Elementary School - ISD #361, International Falls |
$1,000 |
To support kids’ love of reading through the purchase of new and popular books. |
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Duluth Area Family YMCA, Duluth |
$1,000 |
To support the Duluth delegation of Youth in Government in exploring ways they can get engaged in local government. |
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Bryant Elementary School, Superior |
$1,000 |
To help students to start worm composting at their school. |
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AGE to age
No AGE to age grants were awarded in the last quarter. |
Essentia Health
The following grants are made possible through the funding support of Essentia Health. |
KIDS PLUS Program, Duluth |
$5,000 |
In support of the regional Childcare Providers’ Appreciation & Training Seminar held in Duluth on February 25, 2012. |
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