Philanthropy
Habitat for Humanity completes unusual build in Lake City
Jul 1, 2020
A smaller-than-usual crowd was present at the dedication of Nancy Breen’s home at 416 North Prairie Street in Lake City on June 25.
Dedications for Habitat for Humanity builds like this one would typically host dozens of people, according to Stacy Larson, Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity’s...
Pharmacy fundraiser nets $5,476 for food shelf
May 13, 2020
Sterling pharmacies recently wrapped up a local food shelf fundraising campaign throughout the 17 communities they serve. Every Sterling store chose a local organization within their region. Kennedy Drug focused its efforts on helping the Lake City Food Shelf.
The Facebook fundraising pages...
Five for Food raises $30k, shattering old record
Apr 8, 2020
Five for Food, the Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual fundraising initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf, has greatly exceeded its $26,000 goal with a total of over $30,000, the foundation announced.
Sponsors provided cash contributions which were used to match the contributions of...
St. John’s choir’s Christmas concert raises $800 for Lake City Food Shelf
Dec 26, 2019
Presenting a gift in the amount of $800 to Carol Helgerson, director of the Lake City Food Shelf, are Linda Sievers, St. John’s choir accompanist, and Joyce Zillgitt, St. John’s choir director. “A sincere thank you to those who attended St. John’s Advent-Christmas Choir Concert on Dec. 11 for the...
Mayo supports shelter, United Way programs
Dec 26, 2019
Two local nonprofit organizations received donations from Mayo Clinic Health System.
Mayo Clinic Health System donated $5,000 to the newly opened Hope and Harbor Shelter in Goodhue County. The shelter, which is sponsored by several area churches, used the donation to purchase new towels and...
Sewing group donates quilts for Kiwanis toy project
Dec 11, 2019
Members of the Mission Sewing Group at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church donated quilts to the Kiwanis Club Christmas Toy Project.
Quilts are also given to First Choice, Hope Coalition, The Children’s Crisis Center in Rochester, Women’s Crisis Center Red Wing, the Veterans Home in Hastings,...
Old Frontenac church plans 8th Festival of Lights
Nov 20, 2019
Christ Episcopal Church in Old Frontenac will hold its eighth annual Festival of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The event features multi-cultural readings and music by local artists, dozens of candle-lit nativities from around the world on display, outdoor luminarias to light the path, and...
Letter: Donations help homeless animals
Nov 20, 2019
To the editor:
A big “thank you” to all of you who donated to the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society on Give to the Max Day on Nov. 14, sponsored by Givemn.org. Your donations are much appreciated and also very much needed.
In case you missed that particular date, you can still donate 365 days a year...
Packing for the weekend rep presents to Rotary Club
Nov 20, 2019
Al Thompson presented to the Lake City Rotary Club on Nov. 18 about Packing for the Weekend.
Packing for the Weekend provides families with children with a package of food (in a backpack) for the weekend consisting of a variety of food including bread and milk (and occasionally egg) vouchers for...
Cooperative announces fall grants, winter application deadline
Nov 13, 2019
People’s Energy Cooperative Operation Round Up Trust Board provided $26,035 in grants this quarter to a variety of charitable, educational, community and youth-related programs and events.
The program is funded by donations made by members of People’s Energy Cooperative who voluntarily have their...
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