Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-three residents of the Frazee, Vergas and Wolf Lake areas returned October 10 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in follow-up workshops in January and March 2015. A program of the …
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-five residents of the Willmar area returned September 19 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in follow-up workshops in December 2014 and February 2015. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin …
Blandin Foundation has worked with 69 communities across rural Minnesota since 2003 as they invest in high-speed Internet access and use. From Baudette to Jackson, these joint initiatives have generated greater economic resilience and have bridged digital divides. The Foundation now is accepting applications for one of its broadband-related initiatives, its 2015-2016 Blandin Broadband Community …
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (July 8, 2014) –Blandin Foundation trustees approved during their June quarterly meeting 52 grants totaling $4.4 million that strengthen rural Minnesota communities. Trustees also chose to extend by another 10 years and $21 million the Foundation’s decade-long investment in local early childhood programming for at-risk children and their families through the Invest …
From her career in health and at the helm of Minnesota’s largest rural foundation, Dr. Annette explores ways to support rural communities as leaders design and claim futures that are vibrant, hopeful and healthy. Healthy, hopeful, vibrant rural communities Hello, everyone! It’s great to be here with you all. I see many familiar …
Renewed 10-year commitment to Invest Early will make this the Foundation’s largest grant ever GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (June 18, 2014) – Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation announced today that it will make its largest grant commitment ever, extending by another 10 years and $21 million its decade-long investment in early childhood programming for at-risk children and …
Foundation will train another group in 2015 Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-six residents of the Grand Rapids area returned May 2 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The group also will participate in follow-up workshops in August and October 2014. …
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-six residents of the Owatonna area returned April 11 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in follow-up workshops in July and October 2014. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, Minn. —Communities across Minnesota are taking action to reframe what success means for young residents. Under a variety of banners and adopting a range of strategies, these initiatives have a common goal: success in the first third of life. Now, these individual Minnesota efforts can be seen as a network …
Blandin Foundation education grants help put higher education within reach for area students GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. –Blandin Foundation’s applications for need-based education grants are now available and are being accepted until May 1. Up to $950,000 will be granted to Itasca County area students pursuing higher education during the 2014-2015 school year. The education …