Northfield Shares receives grant to support local organizations

Northfield Shares was notified earlier this week that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Minnesota Council of Foundations (MCF) through the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund. (MDRF)  This new funding will allow Northfield Shares to provide additional financial support to local organizations during and into recovery from this pandemic. 

“We applaud the heroic efforts by individuals and organizations who are meeting pandemic related needs. Now, we are pleased to announce this new funding pool available for Northfield nonprofits going above and beyond at this time providing life giving services and support.” said Donna Rae Scheffert, Chair of the Northfield Shares Grants Committee.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the Stronger Together Fund for relief efforts, click here. Or if you’d like to partner with Northfield Shares to make a larger impact, please contact Carrie at 507-403-9755 or via email.

To read the full press release from MCF, click here

More information about application and timelines for local organizations will be available on the Northfield Shares’ website in the near future.

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