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Ben Heath is Making a Difference
February 27, 2019
The Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Ben Heath of the Northfield Union of Youth (NUY) with the January 2019 “Making a Difference Award.” The Making a Difference recognition is given out monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Heath is a Youth Advocate […]
Rice County Family Services Collaborative Accepting Grant Applications
January 2, 2019
The Governing Board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative is announcing possible funding opportunities for next fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2019. 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 […]
Northfield School Custodians are Making a Difference
December 27, 2018
Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized the custodians from Northfield Public Schools for the December 2018 Making a Difference Award. The Making a Difference award is given out monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. This month’s award goes to a group of people […]
Naomi Miessler, Rachel Miessler and Steph Helkenn are Making a Difference
November 26, 2018
Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Naomi Miessler, Rachel Miessler and Steph Helkenn for the November 2018 “Making a Difference” Award. Together they spearheaded much of the volunteer organizing of the September 20th storm clean-up. The Making a Difference award is given out monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an […]
Carmen Martinez is Making a Difference
August 26, 2018
Through its “Making a Difference Award,” the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recognizes community members or organizations who help make Northfield an even better place for young people. The award is given to an individual or group 10 times each year. In July, HCI recognized Carmen Martinez of Community Resource Bank for her efforts to encourage reading […]
Emmaus Church is Making a Difference
May 30, 2018
Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) recently recognized Emmaus Baptist Church as the May/June 2018 “Making a Difference” award recipient. The church was honored for its support of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. The award is given monthly to community members or organizations that help make Northfield an even better place for young people. Most […]
TORCH Care Packages
April 25, 2018
There was a great write up on the TORCH care packages project in the Star Tribune — many thanks to the local faith communities and civic groups who make this care packages project possible. Check it out here.
Amber Holeman-Richardson is Making A Difference
February 5, 2018
Northfield 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 […]
Diane Pearsall is Making A Difference
January 12, 2018
Northfield 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 […]
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 […]