2011 Photo Gallery Photos taken by Cindy Carlson and Kelly Irvine
'News and Stories' Archive
New Study Released: Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving
Published December 7th, 2011 by heather
Our best hope of creating real change is to invest in the nonprofits that are doing the best job. ~Money for Good II Report “Money for Good II,” a follow-up project by Hope Consulting and GuideStar to the 2010 “Money for Good” study, researched donor behavior and how to drive dollars to high-performing nonprofits. Click [...]
Holiday Giving of a Different Sort
Published December 7th, 2011 by heather
In the recent Northfield News article, American Red Cross volunteers are dedicated, St. Paul Red Cross spokesperson Sue Gonsior said blood donations typically slow down over the holiday season because of seasonal illnesses, travel and children being out of school. If you’d like to help, you can find December Northfield donation opportunities and make an appointment [...]
Column: Jobs and Civics Go Hand in Hand
Published November 7th, 2011 by heather
With worry over the economy and unemployment dominating the thoughts of many, Sandra Day O’Connor and Bob Graham remind us that volunteerism plays an important role in individual and collective success. “… According to a recent study by the congressionally chartered National Conference on Citizenship, there is a strong correlation between civic engagement and unemployment. [...]
2011 Goods for Good Event a Success
Published May 13th, 2011 by Candy Taylor
In spite of the March like weather, the 4th annual Goods for Good Great Northfield Rummage Raid for Charity was a great success with 18 sale sites collectively raising approximately $13,000 for charities. Site hosts had the opportunity to clean house, volunteer their time to organize a sale and raise money for their favorite charities. [...]
