Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) is now accepting grant applications for two grant rounds. The "Difference Maker" grant round seeks to support community initiatives through a variety of grants. Programs funded will bring about positive change in the Alexandria area community. The Ruth McDonald Fund grant round supports health and wellness in the Alexandria area - especially for the health needs of people in poverty. Both grant application deadlines are June 30^th.

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) honored Fred Bursch and Kathyrn LeBrasseur with the "Ruth McDonald Award in Philanthropy" on Monday, May 6 at their Annual Dinner. The celebration of community and philanthropy was held at the Arrowwod Resort, Hotel and Conference Center with over 325 people in attendance.

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced today the recipients of their "Difference Maker" Grants. The Alexandria Arts Association received $10,000, We Got Your Back received $9,000, Kindred Family Focus received $2,000, Veterans Memorial Park received $10,000 and the North Star Sports Complex received $7,500.

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Ruth McDonald Fund Grants. The Central Minnesota Elder Network received $5,000 to support companion visiting programs, and The Written Gift received $5,000 to support advanced care planning.

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF), in conjunction with CommunityGiving, is pleased to announce the recipient of the Thomas Reif Memorial Scholarship Fund for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. Lindsey Knoll of Alexandria, MN will be receiving $1,000 from the fund to continue her education at University of North Dakota.

Alexandria, Minn. –The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced today the election of Catherine Stine to serve on the board of directors, effective July 1. Stine is principal of The Stine Group, a consultancy whose mission is “to establish environments where people to do their best work". The Stine Group assists organizations in strategic plans, business development and grants development.

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced today that they are now accepting grant applications for the Ruth McDonald Fund Grant round to support projects that address health and wellness especially the needs of people in poverty. Grants range in size from $2,500 to $5,000. Grant application deadline is June 30.

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced today that their “Difference Maker” grant round is now accepting applications for programs that serve people in Douglas County. The AACF seeks to make significant grants that will be the “Difference Maker” in bringing about lasting, positive change in the Alexandria area community. Grant application deadline is June 30^th.

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) would like to cordially invite the community to join their annual celebration of philanthropy on Monday, May 7. The celebration will take place at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center from 5:00-7:30pm. The highlight of the event this year will be the presentation of the "Ruth McDonald Award in Philanthropy" to Frank Starke and John Wosepka.

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced the recipients of the 2017 Difference Maker Grant round and awarded $38,000 to local organizations.