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Request for Contracted Assistance
February 10, 2020
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) regularly works with outside contractors to assist with projects beyond the capacity of the organization. In particular, HCI regularly seeks contractors to work on: Spanish translation and interpretation Somali translation and interpretation Grant writing Grant reporting Coalition coordination Evaluation Graphic design Copyediting Marketing Writing publications & communications HCI is seeking […]
Rice County Family Services Collaborative Accepting Grant Applications
December 16, 2019
The Governing Board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative is announcing possible funding opportunities for next fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2020. The mission of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative is to support the availability of comprehensive services designed to enhance and strengthen functioning for families with children ages 0 to 18. The […]
2019 Rice County Prevention Champions Honored
November 18, 2019
by Kathy Sandberg What do you call someone who has helped provide support for a healthier life in our community by reducing risk factors for alcohol and drug abuse, supporting recovery and building assets for our youth and other community members? The Rice County Chemical and Mental Health Coalition calls them Prevention Champions. The Coalition is pleased […]
Anna Kelly is Making a Difference for Community School Youth
November 5, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognized Anna Kelly with the November 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given monthly to a community member or organization who helps make Northfield an even better place for young people. Anna was singled out for her exceptional work at the Greenvale Park Elementary School and […]
Dot Lauer is Making a Difference for Young Readers
October 16, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognized Dot Lauer with the October 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given monthly to a community member or organization who helps make Northfield an even better place for young people. According to friends and colleagues, Dot moved to Northfield a number of years ago […]
Linda Oto is Making a Difference
September 19, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognized Linda Oto with the September 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given monthly to a community member or organization who helps make Northfield an even better place for young people. Retiring this month, Oto has served as the Youth Development Coordinator for Northfield Public […]
Valori Mertesdorf is Making a Difference
September 3, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognized Valori Mertesdorf with the August 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given monthly to a community member or organization who helps make Northfield an even better place for young people. As the Director of Finance for Northfield Public Schools, Val has gone “above and […]
Lissa Branham is Making a Difference at the “Y”
August 2, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognized Lissa Branham with the July 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given monthly to a community member or organization who helps make Northfield an even better place for young people. Lissa is the lead teacher in the Northfield Area Family YMCA’s preschool program and […]
Dr. Ben Flannery, Making a Difference in Child Development
July 17, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognized Dr. Ben Flannery with the June 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given monthly to a community member or organization who helps make Northfield an even better place for young people. Dr. Flannery is a Northfield pediatrician who thinks of children’s wellness as more […]
The St. Olaf Science Alliance is Making a Difference
May 24, 2019
The Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognized a group of St. Olaf students known as the Science Alliance, with the May 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given out monthly to community members or organizations helping make Northfield an even better place for young people. The Science Alliance is a STEM […]