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Jim Sipe is Making a Difference
January 9, 2016
Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Jim Sipe, Lego League coach at Greenvale Park Elementary School, 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.
Two Promise Fellow positions available – apply today!
December 18, 2015
We just learned that we have been awarded two additional AmeriCorps Promise Fellow positions for the remainder of the 2015-16 year. These Fellows will serve full-time from February – July 2016. The Promise Fellows work with cohorts of 30 Northfield youth in grades 6-10, providing academic support and connecting these young people to community opportunities. […]
Congratulations Fall 2015 YouthBank Grant Recipients!
December 17, 2015
Through support from Youthprise and a number of community partners, Northfield is fortunate to be one of the first seven chapters of YouthBank in the United States. YouthBank is youth-led philanthropy. Youth identify needs in their community, establish a request for proposal, and fund youth-led projects designed to meet that need. Congrats to the following Fall 2015 […]
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.