Monthly Archives: February 2012

HCI Board funds 10 mini-grants in February to benefit area youth

February 27, 2012 – 4:01 pm

At their February 2012 board meeting, the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) Board approved mini-grants to support 10 projects and activities designed to benefit and support Northfield youth.  Funded projects included: •Evening of the Arts hosted by Greenvale Park Elementary School on April 3rd.  This annual event celebrates each student’s accomplishments in a variety of [...]

By Amy Lunderby | Posted in Cyberbullying, HCI Mini-Grants, HCI Newsletter, Site announcements, Uncategorized, Upcoming events, Youth leadership | Comments (0)

Northfield News features HCI in recent issues

February 21, 2012 – 8:47 pm

The Northfield News recently published a series of pieces on the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative, its work in the community, and its upcoming changes.  Check them out:   “Northfield school board praises efforts of HCI” (February 15, 2012)   “Invisible helping hand: Funding needed to support youth development” (February 18, 2012)   “HCI wrestles with [...]

By Zach Pruitt | Posted in HCI Newsletter, Programs, Site announcements | Comments (0)

Local high school students are Making a Difference

February 3, 2012 – 8:20 am

Four teenagers who organized a benefit concert for a family who lost their home in a fire are the December 2011/January 2012 recipients of the Healthy Community Initiative’s  “Making a Difference” Award.  The award celebrates those groups and individuals in the community who have a positive influence on Northfield youth. Within hours of learning of [...]

By Zach Pruitt | Posted in HCI Newsletter, Making a Difference Award, Site announcements, Uncategorized, Youth leadership | Comments (0)