FREE RANGE FOOD CO-OP LAUNCHES SEASON OF GIVING CAMPAIGN TO FUND PRE-CONSTRUCTION NEEDS
GRAND RAPIDS, MN [OCTOBER 23, 2024] The Free Range Food Co-op (FRFC), a community-owned grocery store initiative in Grand Rapids, MN, is excited to announce its Season of Giving campaign. This critical phase of fundraising will run during November and December 2024, aiming to raise $250,000 to support pre-development costs for the store’s construction. As Brandon Otway, FRFC’s board chair, explains, “This donation-only phase will fund the immediate need for our pre-development costs. We believe our goal of $250,000 by December 31 will substantially cover this next step toward the development of our community-owned grocery store! By making use
Adam Johnson Memorial Night to Be Held at UMD Men’s Hockey Game on November 23rd
Date: November 23, 2024 Game Time: 5:07 PM Location: AMSOIL Arena, Duluth, MN Opponent: Western Michigan University Duluth, MN – The Adam Johnson Memorial Fund will host a special Memorial Night on November 23rd to honor the life and legacy of former UMD forward, Adam Johnson. Johnson, a beloved member of the hockey community, tragically passed away on October 28, 2023, following an on-ice incident during a game in England. The event aims to celebrate Adam’s life and raise funds for the Adam Johnson Memorial Fund, which plans to support hockey camp scholarships and academic scholarship awarded to a Hibbing
Celebrating 30 Years of Community Impact with Seeds of Change Winners
As the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) marks its 30th anniversary, it reflects on three decades of meaningful impact in the region. Established in 1994 by local community members, spearheaded by Todd Driscoll of the Blandin Foundation, the Community Foundation was born from a shared vision: to create a place where donors could invest in the community, ensuring a better quality of life for all. In its inaugural year, the foundation launched with seven funds and assets totaling $250,000—a humble but determined beginning. At the end of 2023, GRACF’s assets had grown to $31 million—a testament to the trust
Giving to others brings joy
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) is honored to serve at the center of your philanthropy. Whether you’ve established a donor-advised or other type of fund, arranged for a bequest to a fund or to GRACF itself, or both, or you’re thinking about these things, we strive to help you organize your giving to make it easy and convenient. If you’ve not yet established a fund or arranged for a bequest but are considering it, we look forward to continuing the conversation! Charitable giving is important not only locally and nationally, but also internationally. Indeed, the World Giving
🎉 A Heartfelt Thank You! 🎉
We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who made the Harvest Fun(d) Fest a smashing success, celebrating the Community Foundation’s 30th Anniversary! To our incredible donors, thank you for your generosity and unwavering support of our mission. Your contributions are the heart of what we do. To all the attendees, your energy and enthusiasm made this event unforgettable! We loved seeing everyone come together for an evening filled with fun, community spirit, and connection. A special shoutout to our amazing sponsors, Andy Shermoen with the Transcend Wealth Solutions Group at RBC Wealth Management, Woodland Bank, Park State
