greater lake city community foundation

Donors provide swing at scenic river vista

Nov 11, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) has donated a swing located at The Lake City Sportsman’s Club to the City of Lake City for use by community members. Lake City Public Works Director Mitchell Rigelman was project coordinator, Streets and Parks Supt. Bruce Wallerich who led the...

Donors contribute $2,000 toward ‘Annie’ production

Nov 11, 2026

The Lincoln High School production of the musical “Annie” got a financial boost from two Lake City residents. The Robert Pope/Pernille Flesche Donor Advised Fund with Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) contributed $2,000 toward the production. “Donor Advised Funds allow donors to make...

Generosity keeps friends of the library warm

Oct 28, 2026

When the Friends of the Library needed a new furnace for the room where they display and sell used books, local businesses and residents stepped in to help. After receiving a grant request from The Friends of the Library to fund the replacement of the old furnace, The Greater Lake City Community...

Community foundation workshop highlights the power of giving back

Oct 14, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) hosted a philanthropic workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Port 104 community room, bringing attention to the many ways philanthropy can make a lasting difference in our community. Titled “Maximize Your Legacy. Live It, Don’t Leave It,” the...

Foundation, donors partner to fund downtown mural project

Oct 7, 2026

A generous partnership between local donors and the Greater Lake City Community Foundation is helping bring a new creative project to the Lake City waterfront. In addition to support from GLCCF, Jim and Ann Schreck and Bob and Pernille Pope provided grants through their Donor-Advised Funds at the...

Foundation to host philanthropic workshop Oct. 7

Sep 16, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation will host a philanthropic workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Port 104 community room. The workshop will feature Steven Lang, Financial Planner with Edward Jones, and Judi Wilson, JD, with Wagner Oehler, LTD. Attendees will...

Letter: Local nonprofits do tremendous work

Aug 12, 2026

National Nonprofit Day, observed on Monday, August 17, is an opportunity to recognize the charitable organizations and volunteers who help our communities thrive. As Chair of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation, I see firsthand the tremendous work our local nonprofits do every day. Our...

New scholarship honors friends’ love of animals

Aug 5, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation has received donations to establish an endowed scholarship in honor of Dr. Barbara Follstad and Henry Ubbens. Dr. Follstad graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1960 with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She was one of the two women in her...

Warren Stolz receives foundation scholarship

May 20, 2026

Warren Stolz (left) was awarded a $3,000 scholarship by The Greater Lake City Community Foundation. He is the first home-schooled foundation scholarship winner, according to the foundation. At right, representing the foundation, is Jim Schreck.

Foundation holds second weInvest 365 event

May 13, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) hosted its second annual weInvest 365 event on Tuesday, May 5, at the Lake City City Hall ballroom. The evening highlighted the important work of local nonprofit organizations and their impact on the community. During the event, weInvest 365...