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HCI funds 10 “Investing in Youth” grants this fall to benefit area youth
December 10, 2015
This fall, the Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved grants to support 10 projects and activities designed to benefit Northfield youth, including the first-ever “Roger Jenni Investing in Youth Grant”. All projects are funded through HCI’s Investing in Youth grant program. Funded projects included: Roger Jenni Instruments for All This grant, HCI’s first “Roger Jenni Investing […]
The LINK Center is looking for a part-time coordinator
December 9, 2015
Located in the Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC), the LINK Center connects Northfield community members with resources in Northfield and across Rice County, including health, legal, food, housing, Adult Basic Education, and City/County services. During the times when the Center is staffed, anyone may come to the LINK Center and ask questions about local resources […]
Ed Terry is Making a Difference
November 24, 2015
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized long-time Randolph and Northfield agriculture instructor Ed Terry with a “Making a Difference” Award. The award is given out monthly to community members or organizations that have made a significant contribution to positive youth development.
Missy Donkers and Emily Monaghan are Making a Difference in Northfield
October 21, 2015
Missy Donkers and Emily Monaghan have received the Healthy Community Initiative’s “Making a Difference” Award for September and October 2015. The award celebrates groups and individuals in the community who have made a positive influence on Northfield youth.
Patsy Dew, Myrna Johnson honored for their parts in YPTW
July 31, 2015
At the final performance of the most recent Young People’s Theater Workshop summer session and celebration of the program’s 25-year anniversary, Patsy Dew and Myrna Johnson were awarded the Making a Difference Award by Penny Hillemann, co-chairperson of the Healthy Community Initiative. The Healthy Community Initiative provides various methods of support for a multitude of […]
Latino (And Friends!) Play Festival is Making a Difference in Northfield
July 9, 2015
The Latino (And Friends!) Play Festival has received the Healthy Community Initiative’s “Making a Difference” Award for June. The award celebrates groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth.
Shari Hagen is Making a Difference
May 29, 2015
Shari Hagen has received the Healthy Community Initiative’s “Making a Difference” Award for May. The award celebrates groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth.
Susan Sanderson is Making a Difference
May 4, 2015
Susan Sanderson has received the Healthy Community Initiative’s “Making a Difference” Award for April. The award celebrates groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth.Susan Sanderson Making a Difference.
Allina Health is Making a Difference
February 28, 2015
Allina Health has received the Healthy Community Initiative’s “Making a Difference” Award for February. The award celebrates groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth. This is the fourth consecutive year that Allina Health has teamed up with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, a non-profit organization geared toward helping all […]
Mayor Dana Graham is Making a Difference
January 30, 2015
Northfield Mayor Dana Graham has received the Healthy Community Initiative’s “Making a Difference” Award for January. The award celebrates groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth. Since taking office, Mayor Graham has made a priority of including youth as members on city boards and commissions in order to […]