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Amber Holeman-Richardson is Making A Difference
February 5, 2018
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Benjamin Bus driver Amber Holeman-Richardson with the “Making A Difference” award for her enthusiastic participation in the Northfield Promise Books on the Bus program. The award is given to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. As part of the Northfield […]
Diane Pearsall is Making A Difference
January 12, 2018
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized HealthFinders volunteer Diane Pearsall with the “Making A Difference” award for investment of her time and her heart into our community. The award is given to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. HealthFinders Collaborative — with offices in Northfield and […]
Rice County Family Services Collaborative Accepting Grant Applications
January 2, 2018
The Governing Board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative is announcing possible funding opportunities for fiscal year 2018, beginning July 1, 2018. 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 […]
Shari Setchell is Making A Difference
December 19, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized local choreographer and director Shari Setchell with the “Making A Difference” award for nearly two decades of sharing and inspiring the art of dance in our community. The award is given to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Shari’s influence […]
HCI Receives 2017 Bush Prize for Community Innovation
November 15, 2017
We are incredibly honored to have been named a winner of the 2017 Bush Prize for Community Innovation. Many thanks to all of our partners, collaborators, and champions for supporting HCI and our collective mission to help all youth thrive. Read all about the Bush Prize here.
Local Pediatricians are Making A Difference
October 25, 2017
Local Pediatricians are Making A Difference Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized local physicians Dr. Todd Amunrud, Dr. Ben Flannery, Dr. Heidi Kram and Dr. Tim Hogan with the “Making A Difference” award for their assistance with the launch of the Reach Out and Read program. The award is given to community members or organizations […]
Eric Johnson is Making a Difference
August 24, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative recently recognized Eric Johnson, who spearheaded the building of Northfield’s book bike with the July/August Making a Difference award. The award is given out to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Teresa Jensen, Northfield Public Library’s director of library and IT services, credited […]
Northfield Schools Child Nutrition Staff is Making a Difference
June 1, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative recognized the Northfield Public Schools child nutrition staff with the April/May 2017 Making a Difference Award. The award is given monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. The entire staff of Child Nutrition in the Northfield school district received the award for […]
HCI Partners with Youthprise and the City of Northfield
May 19, 2017
HCI is proud to partner with Youthprise and the City of Northfield on the Youth First initiative. One of the key components of this work is to promote youth engagement, ensuring youth have seats at the community’s decision-making tables. In 2014-15, there were 19 high school students serving on local boards and commissions. Today, that […]
Northfield Public Safety Explorer Post 3300 is Making a Difference
February 7, 2017
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Chris Matek and Brian Kramer, advisors of Northfield Public Safety Explorer Post 3300, with the January 2017 “Making a Difference” Award. The award is given out to community members or organizations that help to make Northfield an even better place for young people. The Northfield Public Safety Explorer Post […]