Healthy Community Initiative

Supporting Youth & Families

by Expanding Educational & Economic Opportunity

Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) is a dynamic nonprofit organization that facilitates health & racial equity alongside people & partners. We invest in community-driven programming for the benefit of youth and their families living in Rice County, Minnesota.

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Build Community in Your Neighborhood at Night to Unite

Night to Unite (also referred to as National Night Out) is an annual tradition that helps neighbors get to know each other and fosters relationships between residents and first responders with the goal of promoting safer neighborhoods.

Parenting program seeks support

As Minnesotans mourned the tragic murders of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, HCI’s Growing Up Healthy team held that loss while remaining focused on celebrating and honoring the 24 children who were graduating from Rice County ParentChild+.

HCI Programs and Initiatives Awarded at WINGS Grant Celebration

HCI staff from a variety of programs and systems change initiatives attended the WINGS 2025 grant celebration on June 16 at the Northfield Community Resource Center.

Recent Annual Impact

6,694 Individuals
4,113 Families
141,100 Service Contacts

Watch these videos to feel the impact of TORCH and RISE, celebrating their 20th and 6th years respectively!

Read our latest Report to the Community for a fuller picture of HCI’s impact!

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