Rockville-Cold Spring-Richmond, Minn. – Six ROCORI area organizations were awarded grants through the ROCORI Area Community Foundation’s Community Builder Fund, totaling $24,800.
- ConnectAbility of MN received $4,000 for its Connect Programs in ROCORI.
- Henry’s Heros received $5,000 for its NICU Families program.
- Junior Achievement North received $5,000 for its ROCORI Schools programming.
- ROCORI Dollars for Scholars received $1,500 for its scholarship program.
- ROCORI FFA Alumni and Supporters received $4,300 for its Saving Lookout Park initiative.
- The Yes Network received $5,000 for its ROCORI HuddlUp program.
The purpose of the RACF Community Builder Grant is to provide funding for projects or initiatives that will build our communities by bringing about lasting, positive change to the ROCORI area. It serves the cities of Rockville, Cold Spring, and Richmond, including an approximate 5-mile radius around each city.
RACF’s Annual Concert for a Cause fundraising event helps support the ROCORI Area Community Builder Fund which funds the Foundation’s annual grant round. Concert for a Cause is at Alexander Park in Cold Spring, August 2, 6 p.m. This year’s headliner is Michael Shynes.
The ROCORI Area Community Foundation (RACF), a partner of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and powered by CommunityGiving, is a public charity that attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. The RACF has grown to $1.5 million in assets and awarded over $898,000 in grants to the community. Collectively, CommunityGiving administers over 1,200 funds totaling nearly $240 million in assets. Learn more at communitygiving.org/racf