greater lake city community foundation

Foundation donates $6,500 toward Samuelson memorial

Jun 15, 2022

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation has donated $6,500 toward the Ralph Samuelson Memorial, which will be dedicated at Ohuta Park on July 2, 100 years to the day that Samuelson invented the sport of Water Skiing, according to a news release. Destination Lake City, an IRS-recognized 501 (C...

History Matters essay contest winners announced

Jun 1, 2022

The third annual History Matters essay contest winners were recently announced at Lincoln High School during a Tiger Pride event. With 2022 being the sesquicentennial year for Lake City, the essays focused on interesting and well documented aspects of local history. This year s winners and awards...

Foundation: Tree donation match response is excellent

May 18, 2022

The initial response to the Greater Lake City Foundations Community Trees $5,000 matching gift initiative has been excellent, the foundation reports, with over $3,400 received after two weeks. Anyone interested in donating to this program can send a check to The Greater Lake City Community...

Lake City Music Showcase is May 21

May 11, 2022

The fourth Lake City Music Showcase is coming to Patton Park in Lake City on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. This free day of music features many local musicians, local food vendors, and a children’s activity funded by a Lake City philanthropic foundation. Conceived and booked by local...

Foundation announces tree planting initiative

Apr 20, 2022

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation, under its “Community Beautification” thrust, has announced a new fundraising initiative to provide financial support for planting more trees throughout our community. Spearheaded by a gift from Dean and Joanne Flugstad, this effort will match...

Five for Food raises $42,009, exceeding goal by $2,000

Apr 6, 2022

Five for Food, an initiative of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation for the Lake City Food Shelf, has completed its eighth year with a record $42,259 in total donations, the foundatin has announced. The 2022 donations exceeded the previous record donations of $41,065 in 2021. Twenty-five...

Lake City Lions Club sponsors Five for Food

Mar 16, 2022

Lake City Lions Club President Jerry Jensen (right) presents a $500 check to Bruce Carlstrom, the coordinator of Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual Five for Food initiative, for the Lake City Food Shelf. The Lions Club has supported the work of the Food Shelf and been a Five for Food...

Lake City Rotary Club  sponsors Five for Food

Mar 2, 2022

Five for Food Initiative coordinator Bruce Carlstrom, accepts a check from Lake City Rotary Club President Scott Feige. The Rotary Club has supported the Five for Food program for the Lake City Food Shelf since its inception eight years ago. Sponsors have contributed $18,500 to match contributions...

McElmurys renew their Five for Food support

Mar 2, 2022

Sue and John McElmury are once again sponsors of the Five for Food initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf. As long term supporters, they encourage everyone to help reach the goal of $40,000 for 2022. 

Five for Food’s 2022 goal is $40,000

Feb 9, 2022

Five for Food, an initiative of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation for the Lake City Food Shelf, has begun its eighth year. The drive will end on March 31. Twenty-five sponsors have pledged $18,500. The sponsors’ funds are pooled to match dollar for dollar contributions $5 and greater up...