Mike Krance, Kristin Stets and Emily Monaghan

Mike Krance, Executive Director of Northfield Shares talks about a $2.5 million endowment from the Pat Lamb estate.  Pat was the women’s athletic director at Carleton College for many years.  Northfield Shares will manage distribution of the funds.   $1 million was given to the Carleton College Pat Lamb Endowed Tennis Fund, $150,000 to FiftyNorth, and $400,000 dedicated to establish EmpowHER, a program geared toward middle school girls to instill confidence, courage and character.  Kristen Stets and Emily Monaghan provide more details about the program.  There is also a Pat Lamb and Elle Hanson Charitable Fund that will benefit FiftyNorth, Wings, Northfield Public Library, YMCA, Northfield School District, St. Dominic’s School and Church and the Community Action Center.

Northfield Shares 12-19-18

 

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