Northfield GIVES, a collaboration of 5th Bridge and 23 area non-profits to raise awareness and increase local participation in GiveMN’s Give to the Max Day on November 15, 2012 was a huge success:
There were 29% more donors in 2012 than 2011 (827 in 2012 and 639 in 2011 collectively among the 23 non-profits)
The group collectively raised 61% more money for a total of $104,607.50 ($64,804 in 2011)
5th Bridge is Happy to announce the winners of the Northfield GIVES local “Golden Tickets” drawings:
The $250 Golden Ticket, sponsored by Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic, will go to Rice County Habitat for Humanity thanks to the donation by Mary Albright of Minneapolis.
A $500 Golden Ticket, sponsored by the Northfield Area Foundation, will go to the Friends of Northfield Library thanks to the donation by Michelle Reese of Northfield.
A $500 Golden Ticket, sponsored by College City Beverage, will go to Laura Baker Services Association thanks to the donation by Cheryl Buck of Northfield.
A $500 Golden Ticket, sponsored by Holden Farms, will go to Hope Center, thanks to a donation by Sari Abelson of Northfield.
A $500 Golden Ticket, sponsored by the Northfield Area Foundation, will go to the Northfield Union of Youth, thanks to a donation by Melissa Haar of Northfield.
The $1000 Super Golden Ticket, sponsored by an anonymous donor, will go to the Healthy Community Initiative, thanks to a donation by Richard Kleber of Northfield.
Congratulations to the winners and a sincere thank you to the sponsors and donors!!!!! Mark your 2013 calendars and plan to participate on Give to the Max Day Nov. 14th, 2013.
For background information about Northfield GIVES and GiveMN’s Give to the Max Day…read on.
On November 15th, 2012, your on-line donation of $10 or more to your favorite participating charity or school, could win that organization one of 5 local “golden ticket” grants of up to $1000, one of 24 statewide $1000 “golden ticket” grants, one statewide “Super Golden Ticket” worth $10,000 and could possibly put that organization on the Give MN Leader board earning them additional grants up to $15,000. In addition, many organizations have challenge grants which could further amplify your gift. So you could say that Give to the Max Day is your chance to Give for the Max, because your gift could become so much more.
5th Bridge, in collaboration with other area non-profit organizations, is working to build enthusiasm and increase local donor participation during Give to the Max Day, November 15th, 2012. We are calling this local initiative Northfield GIVES.
In 2011, more than 47,500 donors logged on to GiveMN.org and gave nearly $13.4 million to Minnesota charities in 24 hours during Give to the Max Day. They amplify a donor’s giving impact in a number of ways. First, a $1,000 “Golden Ticket” is given to a random donor’s charity every hour and one “Super Golden Ticket” worth $10,000. Also, their donation on November 15 could put their charity on the leaderboard. $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 prize grants are awarded to the top three nonprofit organizations in their category which receive the most dollars in 24 hours during Give to the Max Day. Public schools can also participate this year.
At 5th Bridge, we see this as a great way to increase philanthropy, especially amongst younger people, and to raise more dollars to support local charities and schools, which will strengthen our Northfield Community.
To encourage donors in the Northfield area, local sponsors are offering 5 “golden ticket” grants of up to $1000, to participating local organizations (listed below). Drawings will be held at noon and 8pm on November 15th (winning donations will be posted on the 5th Bridge website, 5th Bridge Facebook page and announced on available local media sources). So give generously and give often to increase the chances of your organization winning. “Friend” 5th Bridge on Facebook for exciting updates throughout the day and for ongoing notices of volunteer opportunities.
Participating area non-profits and schools will also be individually promoting donor participation before and during Give to the Max Day, to spread the word. Volunteers will also be on hand at local coffee shops and restaurants on November 15th to answer any questions or to assist you with making your on-line donation. 5th Bridge is also available to answer any questions at 507-581-3017.
5th Bridge will not be competing for donor dollars so that we may play the role of “cheerleader for all” without conflict. We highly encourage you to give on-line during Give to the Max Day, November 15th and thank you in advance for your generosity and caring.
“How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment; we can start now, start slowly changing the world!”
- Anne Frank (diary entry, 1944)
Donate online and win additional grants for participating non-profits:
- Each donation qualifies that nonprofit for one of 5 Northfield Golden Tickets worth up to $1,000 each.
- Each donation also qualifies that nonprofit for the 24 statewide Golden Tickets worth $1,000 each and 1 “Super Golden Ticket” worth $10,000.
- Each donation helps that non-profit compete for Leader Board grants of up to $15,000
- Northfield drawings will take place at noon and 8 p.m. Stay tuned throughout the day for more information and winners!
Northfield Gives is hosted by 5th Bridge, in collaboration with participating Northfield-area nonprofits, to further leverage GiveMN’s Give to the Max Day on November 15, 2012. Local promotion and Golden Tickets are made possible by these local sponsors: Anonymous Donor, Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic, College City Beverage, Holden Farms, Neuger Communications, Northfield Area Foundation and the Northfield News.
Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP)
CRWP is a nonprofit, member based organization that helps people take action for clean water.
Our Board of Directors is offering a match of $2750!
More info: www.crwp.net
Community Action Center of Northfield
A lifeline for many: food, clothing, housing information and more. We are neighbors helping neighbors. Serving the Northfield area, CAC’s mission is to promote a healthy, caring and just community for all people through resources advocacy and volunteer effort.
5th Bridge has identified an anonymous donor who will match donations to this organization during Give to the Max Day, up to a total of $1000 .
More info: www.communityactioncenter.org
Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Library
Founded in 1982, the Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library brings financial and volunteer support to our public library and sponsors activities that enhance the Library and the entire Northfield community. Over the years, Friends contributions have supported early literacy programs for children, provided seed money for important library projects, and enabled the purchase of supplies, digital resources, technology, and educational materials for public use.
The Friends has received a matching grant for 2012 Give to the Max of $4000.
For more information visit our Foundation Website: sites.google.com/a/northfieldpubliclibraryfriends.org/ffnpl/home
Friends of Old Prairieville Cemetery
Friends of Old Prairieville Cemetery was formed to restore a long abandoned pioneer cemetery in Rice County
For more information visit: oldprairievillecem.org
Friends of Way Park (FWP) is a group of neighbors in Northfield, Minnesota, working together on issues related to the restoration and care of this historic parkland. Your donations will help fund the implementation of park improvements to realize the Way Park master plan.
More info: waypark.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/waypark
HealthFinders Collaborative provides quality health care, advocacy and wellness education to people in our community who have limited healthcare alternatives.
5th Bridge has identified an anonymous donor who will match donations to this organization during Give to the Max Day, up to a total of $1000 .
For more information visit www.healthfindersmn.org
The mission of HOPE Center is to create zero tolerance for sexual and domestic violence through Healing, Outreach, Prevention and Education. Through innovative programming, we offer direct support to victims of violence in Rice County, collaborative support to other organizations that serve victims, and educational support to the entire community.
5th Bridge has identified an anonymous donor who will match donations to this organization during Give to the Max Day, up to a total of $1000 .
More info: hopecentermn.org
Laura Baker Services Association
For over 100 hundred years Laura Baker Services Association has provided seamless supports & services throughout a lifetime, regardless of the type or severity of the disability to the Developmentally Disabled. We are sought out for our reputation in working with people with dual diagnoses of DD and mental illness. We have a history of success working with people who have a history of abuse. We specialize in supporting people with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
For more information visit www.laurabaker.org
“Main Street Project envisions communities where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully and equally–regardless of culture, place, economic or immigration status. In Northfield, our Sustainable Food and Agriculture Program works to develop systems for broader participation, beginning with support for emerging immigrant farmers through the Grow a Farmer Fund and a training program for free-range poultry producers.”
For more information visit: www.mainstreetproject.org
The Northfield Area Family YMCA builds strong kids, strong families, and a strong community. We aspire to be a premier gathering place for our community. We will work as a trusted partner and collaborator with the many other organizations in our community that provide programs and services to enrich Northfield, building a healthier, more active and more engaged community. Contributions to the Annual Campaign provide scholarships and make programs and services accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
More info northfieldymca.org/about
Northfield Area United Way raises money for local non-profits. We fund a range of programs that keep Northfield strong. We bring community together. 100% Local: Donations stay in the Northfield area to fund non-profit programs that help people in our community. 100% to Work: Every dollar of your donation goes directly to programming. Because corporate donations cover all administrative costs plus programming, we can put 100% of individual gifts directly to work. In the past year, Northfield Area United Way gave over $300,000 in grants to 28 local programs. This year, we want to do more.
For more information and to see a list of Partner Agencies, visit www.northfieldunitedway.org
Our story like many great feasts for the senses, began around a kitchen table. In 1959 a small group of friends and neighbors gathered to share their dreams of having a place for the arts to flourish. Some folks were actors, others were visual artists, all wanted a place where students and professionals could explore and produce various art forms. By 1961 the group incorporated as Northfield Arts Guild, a non-profit organization. The Arts Guild then purchased an old church, converting it into a center for the arts.
Today, it is hard to imagine downtown Northfield without the Arts Guild. The Arts Guild produces over 130 annual events and 40 weekly art classes. In 2011 over 1,200 local artists’ work was exhibited, more than 400 students took classes and 28,000 people passed through our doors. The Arts Guild is also very active in developing Northfield as an arts tourism destination, acting as fiscal agent and business consultant for several projects including the Riverwalk Market Fair.
For more information visit www.northfieldartsguild.org
Northfield Downtown Development Corporation
The Northfield Downtown Development Corporation works tirelessly to grow, maintain and support the vitality of Downtown Northfield MN building owners and businesses. It does that through collaborative economic development, frequent and substantive stakeholder communication, advocacy in the public sector, and strong marketing to both residents and visitors. Great downtowns don’t just happen. They require public and private investment and collaboration between many organizations and individuals. Please help the NDDC continue to strengthen the legacy of Downtown Northfield MN.
Carlson Capital Management is offering the NDDC a challenge Grant in the amount of $500. They will match all NEW donations to the NDDC, dollar for dollar up to $100 per donor to a maximum of $500.
For more information visit www.nddc.org
Northfield Healthy Community Initiative
The Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) has been making a difference in the lives of youth and families in our community for more than 20 years, working behind the scenes in support of successful programs like TORCH, Take It to The Box, Accelerate Northfield, the Mayor’s Youth Council and many, many more. HCI’s work has been funded in part by a generous federal grant, which has now expired. We ask your support with a tax-deductible donation to close our funding gap and ensure that our work can continue.
HCI is very fortunate to have a matching grant for “Give to the Max Day.” Any donations made to HCI will be matched — dollar-for-dollar — up to a total match of $3,600.
For more information visit: www.northfieldhci.org
Our Mission is to serve as the primary stewards of the unique history of the Northfield area, fostering an awareness of its meaning and relevance through the discovery, documentation, preservation and interpretation of our collective stories.
For more information www.northfieldhistory.org
Northfield Montessori is a non-profit childcare and preschool serving children 6 weeks – Kindergarten in the greater Northfield area. We have been a proud member of the Northfield community since 1997 and currently serve over 100 families with childcare and preschool education using the philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori.
We are excited to note that we have received a $500 matching grant from Telamco Inc. (a manufacturing company in Lonsdale, MN).
For more information, our website is www.northfieldmontessori.org and our school’s contact phone is 507-663-1279
Northfield Nursery School is a non-profit, family-involved preschool that offers part-day classes for children. We help children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively for future educational endeavors. We believe that a child’s family is their first teacher and we strive to involve them in their child’s preschool experience.
Northfield Nursery School is the only preschool in Northfield to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has been providing Northfield’s preschoolers with quality education since 1942.
For more information visit our website at www.northfieldnurseryschool.com/
Northfield Union of Youth (NUY)
The mission of the NUY is to provide POWER and VOICE to area youth and create a caring community. The NUY is a youth-run youth center – for youth and by youth. The NUY provides a substance-free, adult supervised drop-in youth center, The Key, which is open 7 days a week from 3-10pm. The Key offers daily programs, free of charge, such as Art Night, Book Club, and Writer’s Workshop, as well as provides service-learning, leadership, and mentoring opportunities.
Northfield Union of Youth has a matching challenge grant of up a total of $5000.
For more information, visit www.unionofyouth.org
Prairie’s Edge Humane Society is an open door animal shelter, meaning we take them all, including the sick, injured and the old. We do not pick and choose who is the most adoptable, who is the healthiest, who is the least costly to help; many end up spending several months with us while they rehabilitate from various ailments or simply wait for that perfect forever home. We will help over 1000 animals from our community during the year 2012.
Prairie’s Edge Humane Society has secured $1750.00 in combined matching funds for Give to the Max Day from Dokmo Ford Chrysler in Northfield and two anonymous donors.
For more information visit www.prairiesedgehs.org
Rice County Habitat for Humanity
Rice County Habitat for Humanity partners with families who otherwise may be unable to achieve the dream of home ownership by establishing partnerships among God’s people to build simple, decent, affordable homes.
MATCHING GRANT: Lois Vranesh passed away in July of 2012. She lived in Faribault and was a Guidance Counselor at Faribault High School. Lois’s daughter, Deb, contacted Rice County Habitat for Humanity in October and said her mom loved Habitat for Humanity and would often give anonymously to our organization. Deb knew that her mom wanted her to give a significant contribution to Rice County Habitat for Humanity. Deb is contributing $15,000 in her mom’s memory. Deb wants us to leverage this money to “get as much money as we can to build affordable housing!” So – we are getting this money regardless of how much money we raise on Give to the Max Day – but, wouldn’t it be great to double the $15,000? What a great way to honor Lois!
More info: habitatricecounty.org
The Dream: A restored 1888 Northfield Depot building with space for a business! A covered portico from the 1917 railroad plans for a gathering place. An additional building for use by the community or a business. A transportation center for buses, taxis, bicycles and, who knows? – maybe small electric cars to rent.
For more information visit www.northfielddepot.org
Vintage Band Festival is a 4-day extravaganza featuring wind bands from all over the country and the globe: town bands, civil war bands, brass bands, bands from different ethnic traditions, jazz bands, and bands playing historic instruments. The bands play in city parks, pubs, churches, concert halls, museums, and along the banks of the wild and scenic Cannon River. 4 days, 30 bands, 100 concerts. Vintage Band Festival is a free event for everyone and is organized and run by an all-volunteer staff. Help us sustain a wonderful new tradition in Northfield! Vintage Band Festival 2013 will be held August 1-4 in Northfield, MN.
For additional information visit www.vintagebandfestival.org
WINGS (Women In Northfield Giving Support)
WINGS is a grassroots network of hundreds of women who donate together to improve the lives of women and children in Northfield.
5th Bridge has identified an anonymous donor who will match donations to this organization during Give to the Max Day, up to a total of $1000 .
For more information visit: www.wings-mn.org/
