Healthy donors are needed to maintain blood supply The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients as the U.S. braces for flu season while in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Flu shot doesn’t affect blood donation eligibility Medical experts are urging people to get the flu shot to avoid a … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Freshman year with COVID-19
By Abby Zutz Never would I ever have thought that I would be wearing a mask while at school. I recall being in about second grade standing in the lunch line and imagining what it would be like when I was finally in high school. Here I am, a freshman, and things are tremendously different than I would have ever imagined. Ninth grade, the year where you get into new clubs, … [Read more...]
Houston Area Community Foundation awards $11,250 for their first year
The Houston Area Community Foundation (HACF) recently awarded $11,250. Fundraising efforts started after the Bright Ideas Workshop last November. HACF has had 23 supporters giving from $100 to $1000. In addition to the first-year incentive matches from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, SMIF also provided a pandemic matching grant, which provided four dollars for … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Area Community Foundation hosts Drive-thru Fundraiser
The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation will be hosting a Drive-thru Fundraiser for Give to the Max Day. This is a great opportunity for people to show support for their community. The Drive-thru will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020, in the parking lot of Sunshine Foods in Spring Valley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monetary gifts will be matched dollar for dollar up to … [Read more...]
Otto Bremer Trust announces second phase of emergency fund to focus on restoring small businesses and critical services
SAINT PAUL, October 13, 2020 — The Otto Bremer Trust (OBT), one of the nation’s largest charitable organizations, today announced the initial recipients of program-related investments and grants for the second phase of its Community Benefit Financial Company (CBFC) $50 million emergency fund. Announced in July, this second phase of the fund focuses on a network of … [Read more...]
Engagement
Kingsley ~ Lock Isaiah Kingsley and Shawna Lock are excited to announce their engagement. A small ceremony is planned on January 16, 2021, with family. An announcement will be made for the big ceremony and celebration when we are able to celebrate in a huge way with all our family and friends after restrictions have been lifted. A whirlwind romance with the person who will … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Lane Everett Sylling Lane Everett Sylling was born September 7, 2020, weighing 7 lb 13 oz. and was 19 3/4 in. long. Proud parents are Alyssa Burmester and Kyle Sylling of Decorah, Iowa. Grandparents are John and Dawn Sylling of Spring Grove, Minn., and Bob and Angie Burmester of Mabel, Minn. … [Read more...]
Harmony Telephone Company receives award totaling $9.7 million for rural high-speed broadband
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Harmony Telephone Company as a recipient of a ReConnect Program award totaling $9.7 million. “The need for rural broadband has never been more apparent than it is now – as our nation manages the coronavirus national emergency. Access to telehealth services, remote learning for school children, and … [Read more...]
2020 Preston Area Community Foundation first ever virtual silent auction and Give To The Max Day
The Preston Area Community Foundation (PACF ) is preparing for an important fundraiser. It has added importance this year, due to the COVID-19 cancellation of the annual spring banquet and fundraiser. An online virtual silent auction will begin November 12 and continue for one week, culminating on “Give to the Max Day” on Thursday, November 19. The PACF virtual silent auction … [Read more...]
