Join us October 10th, 2019
Willmar, Minn. – The Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF) invites you to join in on basking in the glow of gratitude at their Awards in Philanthropy Celebration on Thursday, October 10th, at 5:30pm at the Willmar Conference Center. This year WACF shines light on Roger and Ruth Gauquie with the 2019 Award in Philanthropy for their inspiring generosity and volunteerism which continues to help strengthen our community and create opportunity for the Willmar area. The 2019 Community Builder will be presented to West Central Sanitation for engaging employees with community building and stewarding principles that helps support each Kandiyohi County community and beyond. Lastly, the spotlight hits Dorothy Brown with the Marv Otto Award for her legacy estate gift that has now become the largest Willmar Civic Scholarship Association and WACF scholarship available for Willmar High School seniors pursuing an elementary education major.
While we bask in the glow with honorees, the evening will also ignite fire underneath the ‘Opportunity Gap’. Two finalists from the WACF 2019 Flamestarter Opportunity Gap Competition will present videos for a live vote where attendees will choose one local non-profit focused on programs to support all our kids in Kandiyohi County. The winner receives a $2,500 grant to ignite their work!
Tradition continues for WACF as they highlight local products featuring Jennie-O Turkey Store entrées, with pairings of Glacial Ridge Winery cocktails and Mr. B’s chocolates, while showcasing Foxhole Brewhouse beverage paired with rosebud’s sweets and treats cupcakes. Tickets are available for $65 each. Register by Thursday, October 3rd either online at www.communitygiving.org/events or call Sara Carlson at 320-235-4380.
The Willmar Area Community Foundation (WACF), in affiliation with CommunityGiving, is a public charity that attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. Since 1998, WACF has grown to over $19.1 million in assets and awarded $8.8 million in grants to local nonprofits. CommunityGiving is a collaboration of community foundations united under a single framework to create efficiencies that maximize the impact of our donors. The core foundations working with CommunityGiving include the Alexandria Area Community Foundation, the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Willmar Area Community Foundation. Collectively, CommunityGiving administers nearly 850 funds totaling more than $150 million. Learn more at CommunityGiving.org/Willmar.
