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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2024's Impact in Rice County

6,691
individuals

4,111
families

140k
contacts

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Celebrate National Prevention Week With Us by Honoring Our Champions!

Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) is celebrating National Prevention Week (May 11-17) by recognizing the efforts of local prevention champions. The Rice County Chemical and Mental Health Coalition recently presented 2025 Prevention Champion awards to David Aase, principal broker and founder...

Register Now for Upcoming Classes at NCCC

The deadline for summer registration at the Northfield Community College Collaborative is approaching quickly. Register by May 15 to take a four-week hybrid global studies course the NCCC is hosting through its partnership with Riverland Community College. The class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m., starting June 9.

A powerful morning, gathering community in support of Rice County youth

More than 250 guests gathered in St. Olaf College’s Buntrock Commons Ballroom on Wednesday, April 9, for HCI’s annual Community Breakfast. HCI’s staff and board, along with friends, community leaders, and longtime and recent supporters of HCI, enjoyed breakfast and celebrated the transformational impact HCI-supported programs are having on the lives of Rice County youth and families.

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