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DSACF awarded nearly $1 M in its second & final 2024 grant cycle to 51 orgs in NE MN & NW WI. $730K from the Community Opportunity Fund funds Opportunity, Resilience & Belonging. Recipients include Lincoln PTO’s adaptive playground & 23V Recon.

Baaga’adowewin (stickball) is a sacred Ojibwe tradition reborn after decades. A GLIFWC film captures its revival—uniting communities, healing trauma, and empowering youth. Supported by DSACF grants, it’s a testament to resilience and belonging.

Another Door Shelter, launching January 2025 in Duluth, is a collaborative effort by Chum, Lutheran Social Service, Peace Church, and more. Funded by generous donors, it will provide homeless youth with stability, support, and a path to success.

Give locally with DSACF to strengthen your community. Your gift supports grassroots nonprofits, meets local needs, and creates lasting impact through tailored giving and collective action via the Community Opportunity Fund. Join us.

The Tim Russell Kind Spirit Award honors Tim’s laughter, generosity, and unwavering kindness by celebrating students at Duluth East and Denfeld who uplift their peers with compassion and joy.

The Community Foundation announced 34 new grants totaling $1.4M—including two 5-year, $100K/year Transformation grants and 32 one-year grants averaging $40K—via its Community Opportunity Fund to drive collaborative solutions across the Northland.