News Release

Luschens, Nelson and Lake Region Bank to be Honored at Willmar Area Community Foundation Gala

Willmar, Minn. –The Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Awards ...

Lynn Grewing selected as 2016 ATHENA Award Recipient by the Women’s Fund of the Central Minneosta Community Foundation

St. Cloud, Minn. –The Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation has named Lynn Grewing the 2016 ATHENA Award recipient. ...

Maija Biondich Named Executive Director of Virginia Community Foundation

Virginia, MN - The Virginia Community Foundation (VCF), in partnership with CommunityGiving, is pleased to announce that Maija ...

Mark & Carmon Watkins and Vicki Bump Recognized with 2023 Ruth McDonald Award in Philanthropy

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) is pleased to announce that the recipients of this ...

Marlee Larson and Pat Alrichter to be presented the “Women Making Waves” Award

Brainerd, Minnesota - For their longtime dedication to education and service in the community, Marlee Larson and Pat Altrichter ...

Meredith St. Pierre Named Executive Director of Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation

White Bear Lake, MN - The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation (GWBLCF), in partnership with CommunityGiving, is ...

Merrills to Receive BLACF 2020 Award in Philanthropy

Brainerd, Minn. – The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation’s (BLACF) Board of Directors announced this year's Award in ...

Michelle Pape, 2023 ATHENA Award Recipient

St. Cloud, Minn. – We are excited to announce this year’s ATHENA Award recipient is Michelle Pape! Selected ...

Millner Elected to Serve on BLACF Board of Directors

Brainerd, Minn. – The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation (BLACF) announced today that Rene Millner has joined the ...

National Philanthropic Leaders Headline 2025 Community Foundation Conference in Waite Park

Waite Park, MN — CommunityGiving is bringing some of the most inspiring and influential voices in philanthropy and ...

Nearly $200,000 Raised for Local Organizations Benefiting Women and Girls

SEE EVENT PHOTOS BELOW ST. CLOUD, MN – The fourth annual Women’s Fund Presents: Dancing With Our Stars ...

Nearly $32K Awarded to Support Local Programming Through Virginia Community Foundation

Virginia, MN – Twelve local organizations were awarded funding through the annual Virginia Community Foundation (VCF) grant round. Totaling ...