Otto Bremer Trust awards 206 grants totaling $17.3 million

ST. PAUL, October 3, 2023 — The Otto Bremer Trust awarded $17,398,410 in grants and program-related investments in August and September 2023.

“Our responsive approach to grantmaking is informed by our awareness of regional issues and the effective programs that address them,” said Charlotte S. Johnson, co-CEO and trustee, Otto Bremer Trust. “The result is grants for a wide range of programs addressing housing, food security and hunger, wellness and health care, literacy, youth programs, and workforce training.”

The Otto Bremer Trust is a private charitable trust based in St. Paul, Minn. Created in 1944 by business and community leader Otto Bremer, it is committed to supporting a better quality of life for residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Since its founding, OBT has invested more than $1 billion in people, places, and opportunities in its region.

A complete list of grants and program-related investments by region and state appears below.

North Dakota Statewide

North Dakota Community Foundation, Bismarck, ND, $78,000. To empower rural community leaders to build financial resources to improve the quality of life for their communities.

Greater North Dakota

Community Action Program Region VII, Inc., Bismarck, ND, $50,000. To provide supplemental meals to students on weekends and extended school breaks.

City of Hazen, Hazen, ND, $5,000. For capital support to make infrastructure improvements at Hazen Public Library.

North Dakota Women’s Network, Bismarck, ND, $10,000. For general operations to provide education, support, and opportunities to increase civic engagement of women and girls in North Dakota.

Welcome House, Inc., Bismarck, ND, $40,000. For general operations to provide housing, basic necessities, case management, and supportive services to homeless families in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Red River Valley

Churches United for the Homeless, Moorhead, MN, $50,000. To support basic needs and provide meals to food-insecure individuals and families in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Emerging Prairie, Fargo, ND, $40,000. For general operations to support startups, innovation, and technology ecosystems.

F5 Project, Fargo, ND, $80,000. For general operations to provide temporary housing, community-based behavioral health, and recovery services for ex-offenders.

Family Healthcare Center, Fargo, ND, $200,000. For capital support to expand dental services to un- and underinsured, low-income families and individuals in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Hope Evangelical Covenant Church, Grand Forks, ND, $45,410. For general operations to expand operational capacity, complete an electrical conversion, provide hygiene items, assist with transportation by providing bus passes or prepaid gas cards, and provide carts/sleds for clients to transport food to their homes.

Jeremiah Program, Minneapolis, MN, $50,000. To provide housing and support for single mothers experiencing poverty in the Red River Valley.

Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc., Moorhead, MN, $85,000. To eliminate poverty by empowering families and engaging communities.

L.I.S.T.E.N. (Love is Sharing the Exceptional Needs), Grand Forks, ND, $70,000. For general operations to provide programs and services for individuals living with and without disabilities in the Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and surrounding communities.

North Dakota Autism Center, Inc., West Fargo, ND, $50,000. To provide in-home respite care and support to those with autism and other developmental disabilities in the greater Fargo area.

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, $60,000. To promote using credible, accurate, and unbiased demographic and socio-economic data to support informed decision-making and community engagement in North Dakota.

Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Fargo, ND, $45,000. For general operations make home repairs and needed modifications for our aging population, people living with disabilities, military veterans, and families with special needs.

Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency, Fargo, ND, $80,000. For general operations to empower families through skills training, career placement, and increased income and stability in southeastern North Dakota.

TNT Kid’s Fitness, Fargo, ND, $25,000. To support a vocation-centered program that empowers students and adults with disabilities to be workforce-ready for individuals who might otherwise struggle to find gainful employment.

United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area, Grand Forks, ND, $200,000. For capital support to provide housing assistance, temporary housing, and basic needs for families in the greater Grand Forks area.

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, $50,000. To support SIM-ND to utilize modern, efficient technology that transforms emergency medical education to empower healthcare providers, improve lives, and inspire a healthy population in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.

Violence Intervention Project, Inc., Thief River Falls, MN, $85,000. For general operations to provide advocacy, shelter/housing, and resources for individuals and families seeking safety from relationship and family violence.

Minnesota Statewide

Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, Saint Paul, MN, $100,000. To expand the Emerging Developers of Color (EDOC) Program to Greater Minnesota, with an emphasis on Rural and Native areas near Itasca County, Leech Lake, and parts of the Iron Range.

Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, Saint Paul, MN, $2,000,000 (program-related investment). To support and make capital available to affordable housing projects in Itasca County and Leech Lake Reservation.

Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, $100,000. To support Almanac’s One Greater Minnesota, producing sustained statewide reporting that helps to explore shared issues, spotlight solutions, and explore the interconnections among Minnesota communities.

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, Saint Paul, MN, $35,000. For membership to support the Minnesota Compass Collaborative.

Northern Minnesota

Community Action Duluth, Duluth, MN, $20,000. To provide free, volunteer-powered tax filing assistance to low- to moderate-income people in northeastern Minnesota.

First Witness Child Advocacy Center, Duluth, MN, $50,000. For general operations to provide forensic interviewing and wraparound services for victims of violence in northeastern Minnesota.

Friends Against Abuse, International Falls, MN, $30,000. For general operations to provide services to victims of crime in International Falls, Minnesota.

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc., Mora, MN, $75,000. For general operations to provide intensive and ongoing coaching to low-income clients in east-central Minnesota.

Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, $75,000. For general operations to provide shelter, housing, and wraparound support to youth facing homelessness in northeastern Minnesota.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Duluth, MN, $60,000. For general operations to provide equitable and culturally responsive lending, community, and economic development opportunities to Duluth and the Northland.

Men As Peacemakers, Duluth, MN, $55,000. For general operations to engage individuals and communities in innovative strategies that promote gender equity, repair harm, and prevent violence against women and children.

Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health Center, Bemidji, MN, $175,000. To open a dental clinic in Clearwater County to serve low-income patients in northwestern Minnesota.

North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity, Virginia, MN, $30,000. For general operations to help low-income families build and buy simple, decent, affordable homes on the Iron Range in north St. Louis County, Minnesota.

Servants of Shelter of Koochiching County, International Falls, MN, $40,000. For general operations to provide shelter, drop-in center, and expanded supportive housing in Koochiching County, Minnesota.

SOAR Career Solutions, Duluth, MN, $50,000. For general operations to provide comprehensive reentry, work readiness training, and supportive services to low-income jobseekers in northeastern Minnesota and the surrounding area.

Union Gospel Mission, Inc., Duluth, MN, $35,000. For general operations to provide the Twin Ports community food, shelter, and supportive services programming.

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, Chisholm, MN, $50,000. To provide nutritious, nonperishable meal kits to more than 1,000 food-insecure children in northeast Minnesota through Buddy Backpacks.

Central Minnesota

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, Saint Cloud, MN, $70,000. For general operations to provide programs that promote and enhance youth development.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Saint Cloud, MN, $150,000. To provide housing and support needs for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in central Minnesota.

Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center, Saint Cloud, MN, $55,000. For general operations to provide trauma-informed services for survivors of sexual violence in central Minnesota.

CLUES, Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio, Saint Paul, MN, $70,000. To advance access to economic opportunities for low-income Latinos and immigrants through culturally responsive, prosperity-building initiatives in Austin and Willmar, Minnesota.

ConnectAbility of MN, Waite Park, MN, $25,000. For general operations to connect people with disabilities and seniors to reliable and safe transportation, chore services, and assistive technology in central and northern Minnesota.

Douglas County Car Care Program, Alexandria, MN, $55,000. For general operations to provide car donations and repairs to low-income residents of west-central Minnesota.

Lakes Area Interfaith Caregivers dba Interfaith Volunteers, Deerwood, MN, $21,000. For general operations to provide transportation and home modification services for low-income seniors and people with disabilities, allowing them to live safely and independently at home.

United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties, Alexandria, MN, $15,000. To provide supplemental food to pre-kindergarten and elementary students who face food insecurity in Douglas and Pope Counties.

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc., Elbow Lake, MN, $100,000. To provide free taxpayer assistance to low-income, disadvantaged individuals and families in west-central Minnesota.

White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP), Callaway, MN, $75,000. For general operations to nurture a vibrant community by addressing food security, building economic development, fostering health and wellness, and building community.

Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

AccessAbility, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, $50,000. For general operations to provide individuals vocational training, job opportunities, case management, and connections to community resources.

Achieve Services, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, $25,000. For general operations to provide day services and employment support for adults with disabilities.

Ain Dah Yung Center, Saint Paul, MN, $125,000. For general operations to provide culturally responsive supportive housing and wrap-around services for Native youth aged 5-24 facing housing instability in the Twin Cities metro.

Alpha Human Services, Minneapolis, MN, $20,000. To prevent and alleviate the harms of sexual abuse by providing services and treatment to perpetrators and those at risk of committing an offense.

American Indian Family Center, Saint Paul, MN, $60,000. For general operations to provide American Indian families living in St. Paul with mental, behavioral, family, housing, and wraparound programs and services enriched by traditional values and culture.

At Home Group, Inc. dba Small Sums, Saint Paul, MN, $55,000. For general operations to provide individuals experiencing homelessness with the work gear, tools, training, and transportation to start a new job.

Avivo, Minneapolis, MN, $100,000. To provide housing and food support for pregnant women and mothers with children while they are in intensive substance use disorder treatment.

The Bridge for Youth, Minneapolis, MN, $120,000. For general operations to provide crisis intervention, shelter, and supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness.

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, $60,000. For general operations to support and improve the health and well-being of people in the Summit-University neighborhood of St. Paul.

Change, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, $80,000. For general operations to provide community-based education, job training, and mental health services for youth and their families in the Twin Cities.

CommonBond Communities, Saint Paul, MN, $200,000. To support the costs of building out the affordable childcare space in CommonBond’s Rise on 7 affordable housing community.

Community Thread, Stillwater, MN, $20,000. For general operations to improve the quality of life for senior adults and people with disabilities.

Corner House, Minneapolis, MN, $80,000. For general operations to provide comprehensive abuse response, advocacy, and healing services for child survivors of abuse.

CROSS Christians Reaching Out in Social Service, Rogers, MN, $65,000. For general operations to provide basic needs and wraparound services to help low-income households in western Hennepin County move toward long-term stability.

Cultural Wellness Center, Minneapolis, MN, $250,000. For capital construction to promote cultural wellness, economic opportunities, and leadership for African Americans in Minneapolis.

Dakota Child and Family Clinic, Burnsville, MN, $100,000. For general operations to provide affordable health, mental health, and behavioral health care access to low-income and underserved residents of Dakota County and surrounding communities.

East Side Learning Center, Saint Paul, MN, $55,000. For general operations to provide literacy tutoring for K-3 students and support to families in St. Paul’s east side as they help their children advance their education.

Elder Voice Family Advocates, Bloomington, MN, $15,000. For general operations to support and ensure safety for long-term care facility residents, family members, and staff.

Emma Norton Services, Saint Paul, MN, $75,000. For general operations to increase stability and self-sufficiency for homeless women and families in the Twin Cities.

Family Values for Life, Saint Paul, MN, $35,000. For general operations to build strong east Saint Paul families by providing youth programs, case management, and community-building programs.

Hmong American Partnership, Saint Paul, MN, $75,000. To provide comprehensive, coordinated, and culturally specific microenterprise services and supports to entrepreneurs in the local immigrant and refugee communities.

Hope Dental Clinic, Saint Paul, MN, $100,000. For general operations to provide free dental care, education, and outreach to low-income and uninsured adults, children, and families.

Hunger Impact Partners, Minneapolis, MN, $60,000. For general operations to leverage high-impact federal nutrition programs to provide meals to children with food insecurity.

Jeremiah Program, Minneapolis, MN, $50,000. To provide housing and support for single mothers experiencing poverty in the Twin Cities.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, $110,000. For general operations to deliver services that increase opportunities, sustain healthy relationships, and provide support.

Joseph’s Coat, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, $15,000. For general operations to provide clothing and other basic needs to low-income and homeless individuals in St. Paul and surrounding areas.

Keystone Community Services, Saint Paul, MN, $130,000. For general operations to provide basic needs, youth, and senior services to individuals and families in Ramsey County.

LatinoLEAD, Saint Paul, MN, $25,000. For general operations and capacity building to support Latinx leaders as they create innovative solutions for the collective influence, success, and power of Latinx Minnesotans across sectors and geographic communities.

Launch Ministry, Chaska, MN, $25,000. For general operations to provide a safe space, mentoring, and housing support for young adults in Carver and Scott Counties.

Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Well-Being, Fridley, MN, $85,000. For general operations to provide affordable mental health services for families, children, youth, and adults.

The Lift Garage, Minneapolis, MN, $75,000. For general operations to provide low-cost car repairs to low-income individuals in the Twin Cities metro area.

Listening House of St. Paul, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, $50,000. For general operations to provide low-barrier day shelter and support services for unsheltered adults in St. Paul.

Listening House of St. Paul, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, $300,000. To construct a new trauma-informed building to provide essential resources and services for people experiencing housing instability in St. Paul.

Literacy Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, $205,000. For general operations to strengthen literacy organizations and provide programs that build literacy and digital literacy skills for children, adults, and families in Minnesota.

Lyndale Neighborhood Association, Minneapolis, MN, $25,000. For general operations to empower new language learners by providing English and digital literacy instruction.

Mediation Services for Anoka County, Minneapolis, MN, $30,000. For general operations to provide accessible, affordable mediation and restorative practices to underserved populations in the northern metro and north-central Minnesota counties.

Mental Health Collective dba Watercourse Counseling Center, Minneapolis, MN, $35,000. For general operations to provide Minneapolis youth and families with community-driven and school-based mental health services.

Metropolitan Economic Development Association, Minneapolis, MN, $75,000. To address economic disparities by building generational wealth through successful BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) business ownership.

Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement, Saint Paul, MN, $30,000. For general operations to build capacity for nonprofits through volunteer service and support.

Minnesota Alliance with Youth, Minneapolis, MN, $85,000. For general operations to support youth and ensure all youth have equitable educational opportunities.

Minnesota Public Radio, Saint Paul, MN, $225,000. To change Native narrative in mainstream media by centering Indigenous voice and experience through the Native News Reporting Project.

Montessori Training Center of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, $40,000. For general

operations to increase access to Montessori education and teacher training for under-resourced communities.
Neighborhood House, Saint Paul, MN, $100,000. For general operations to help people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in diverse communities.

Neighborhood House, Saint Paul, MN, $750,000 (program-related investment). To support the Campaign that will fund needed renovations at the Wellstone Center headquarters, acquisition of and upgrades to a new consolidated service site near West 7th Street, and program expansion at both locations.

Neighborhood Justice Center, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, $85,000. For general operations to provide comprehensive, high-quality criminal defense, expungement, and crime prevention education services to low-income community members.

North Country Food Alliance, Minneapolis, MN, $15,000. For general operations to strengthen local food sovereignty by rescuing and redistributing fresh produce and supporting BIPOC farmers in the Twin Cities and surrounding area.

The Open Door, Eagan, MN, $100,000. For general operations to provide a multi-pronged response to ending local hunger in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Organization of Liberians in Minnesota, Brooklyn Park, MN, $25,000. For general operations to strengthen and expand culturally responsive services and workforce training for African immigrants.

Osiris Organization, Saint Paul, MN, $15,000. For general operations to provide underprivileged youth and young adults with technical skills, foster empowerment, and bridge the digital divide within communities.

Our Saviour’s Community Services, Minneapolis, MN, $55,000. For general operations to support adults in increasing their skills and improving their lives through free access to basic education, dignified shelter, and housing support in Minneapolis.

Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, Minneapolis, MN, $75,000. For general operations to provide support, education, and skill-building opportunities to individuals and families living in North Minneapolis.

Proof Alliance, Saint Paul, MN, $75,000. For general operations to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and to support all those impacted.

Propel Nonprofits, Minneapolis, MN, $125,000. For general operations to strengthen the capacity of nonprofits through sound finance, strategy, and governance.

RELATE, Inc., Minnetonka, MN, $70,000. For general operations to provide free or reduced-fee mental health services for school, community, and office-based clients in the western Twin Cities metro.

RS EDEN, Minneapolis, MN, $65,000. To provide affordable supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Sabathani Community Center, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, $55,000. For general operations to support a variety of services to engage and empower residents in south Minneapolis.

St. David’s Center, Minnetonka, MN, $75,000. To increase access and immediate support for families with young children living with complex behavioral health needs.

Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Shakopee, MN, $90,000. To address food insecurity in Scott and Carver Counties.

Simpson Housing Services, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, $500,000. To construct an innovative shelter and affordable housing facility with therapeutic and holistic services for people experiencing homelessness.

Southern Valley Alliance, Belle Plaine, MN, $200,000. To support the construction of a new domestic abuse advocacy center serving Carver and Scott Counties.

Southside Harm Reduction Services, Minneapolis, MN, $75,000. For general operations to provide harm reduction supportive services to individuals struggling with substance abuse disorder and decrease the spread of infectious disease.

St. Croix Family Resource Center dba The Connect Center, Stillwater, MN, $45,000. For general operations to provide basic needs and housing support for youth and families experiencing housing instability in Washington County.

Summit Academy OIC, Minneapolis, MN, $200,000. For general operations to offer adult education, training, and career placement for low-income communities of color.

Tree Trust, Saint Paul, MN, $75,000. To provide job readiness training, paid work experience, career navigation, and access to industry-recognized credentialing for people in the Twin Cities.

Twin Cities Rise!, Minneapolis, MN, $100,000. For general operations to provide career training, and individualized support to underemployed and unemployed individuals in Minneapolis to help them secure and maintain family-sustaining employment.

Union Gospel Mission Association of St. Paul, Saint Paul, MN, $95,000. To provide wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness to improve their mental health and self-sufficiency.

Urban League Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, $25,000. For general operations to support housing, employment, and wealth building for African Americans in the Twin Cities.

Vision Loss Resources, Inc., Little Canada, MN, $25,000. For general operations to help people with low vision, blindness, and deafblindness adapt, connect, and thrive.

Southern Minnesota

Ability Building Center, Inc., Rochester, MN, $50,000. For general operations to provide employment support and services for individuals with disabilities in southeast Minnesota.

American Cancer Society, Inc., Saint Paul, MN, $50,000. To renovate communal kitchens in the Hope Lodge for cancer patients in Rochester.

Channel One, Inc., Rochester, MN, $170,000. For general operations to strengthen food access and build healthy communities in southeast Minnesota.

Children’s Dental Health Services, Rochester, MN, $65,000. For general operations to provide quality comprehensive dental care and education for underserved children in southeastern Minnesota.

Engage Winona, Winona, MN, $35,000. For general operations to support the capacity of community leaders through leadership development and community engagement opportunities.

Grace Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, MN, $15,000. To provide supplemental food support for children in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Greater Mankato Area United Way, Mankato, MN, $35,000. To support healthy development of low-income youth by reducing financial barriers to participate in after-school enrichment activities.

Hiawatha Homes Foundation, Rochester, MN, $50,000. To provide quality support services for individuals with disabilities at home and in the community.

Jeremiah Program, Minneapolis, MN, $70,000. For general operations to provide housing and support for single mothers to pursue post-secondary education in the Rochester area.

The Landing MN, Inc., Rochester, MN, $50,000. To provide hot meals for people experiencing homelessness in Rochester.

Laura Baker School Association, Northfield, MN, $50,000. For general operations to provide housing and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County, Rochester, MN, $55,000. For general operations to improve legal outcomes and stability for families and individuals living in poverty.

Life Work Planning Center Board, Inc., Mankato, MN, $30,000. For general operations to provide family stabilization services and foster essential skills to support women entering the workforce.

Mower County Seniors, Inc., Austin, MN, $60,000. For general operations to provide comprehensive, high-quality programs to enhance the well-being of older adults in Mower County.

Rochester Area Foundation, Rochester, MN, $20,000. To support African immigrant women and their families to overcome barriers and fulfill their potential to prosper in Rochester.

Somali American Social Service Association, Rochester, MN, $15,000. For general operations to provide youth programs, health prevention education, and small business support for Somali-Americans in Olmstead County.

Southeast Service Cooperative, Rochester, MN, $40,000. To engage students in meaningful opportunities to explore careers and develop a workforce talent pipeline in southeastern Minnesota.

Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership, Slayton, MN, $90,000. For general operations to partner with communities to develop and maintain affordable housing opportunities for families in southwest Minnesota.

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc., Marshall, MN, $45,000. To connect students with employers to increase career awareness and work-based learning opportunities in southwest Minnesota.

VINE Faith in Action, Mankato, MN, $60,000. For general operations to promote the wellbeing of older adults through programming, services, and community engagement.

Winona Volunteer Services, Inc., Winona, MN, $250,000. For capital to integrate the delivery of basic needs services under one facility in Winona.

Young Men’s Christian Association of Albert Lea Minnesota, Inc., Albert Lea, MN, $100,000. For capital renovations and repairs to provide community wellness programs in Albert Lea.

Montana Statewide

Code Girls United, Kalispell, MT, $80,000. For general operations to provide pathways to higher education and career readiness through hands-on experiences in coding, technology, and business.

Montana Food Bank Network, Missoula, MT, $500,000. To support a capital campaign to construct a state-wide food bank distribution center to meet the increasing food insecurity needs in Montana.

Montana Nonprofit Association, Helena, MT, $125,000. To provide technical assistance and build capacity for nonprofits in Montana.

Western Montana

Boys & Girls Club of Glacier Country, Columbia Falls, MT, $40,000. For general operations to provide after-school and summer programs to youth in northwest Montana.

Butte Rescue Mission, Butte, MT, $25,000. For general operations to feed, clothe, shelter, and restore hope to those in need.

Friends of the Children – Montana, Missoula, MT, $100,000. For general operations to support youth and families in attaining mental health and well-being through intensive, long-term professional mentoring services in western Montana.

Friendship Center of Helena, Inc., Helena, MT, $50,000. For general operations to provide services to those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and to empower relationships free from violence in the community.

Garden City Harvest, Inc., Missoula, MT, $50,000. For general operations to reduce food insecurity by growing and improving access to local, affordable, and nutritious produce.

Habitat for Humanity of Missoula, Missoula, MT, $35,000. For general operations to build and repair affordable housing in western Montana.

Missoula Aging Services, Missoula, MT, $50,000. For general operations to support the independence, dignity, and health of older adults, people with disabilities, and those who care for them.

Missoula Food Bank and Community Center, Inc., Missoula, MT, $55,000. For general operations to provide direct nutrition assistance and address food insecurity in the Missoula area.

Montana Land to Hand, Whitefish, MT, $20,000. For general operations to increase access to local food and garden educational opportunities for low-income families, youth, and seniors in western Montana.

Partners Hope Foundation, Missoula, MT, $100,000. To support a capital campaign to build and sustain a hospice center that provides end-of-life care, education, and support in western Montana.

Young Women’s Christian Assn Helena, Helena, MT, $50,000. For general operations to provide safe, stable housing and supportive services to women, children, and families experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health challenges, and poverty in the Helena area.

Central Montana

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County, Bozeman, MT, $65,000. For general operations to provide one-on-one mentoring to youth in southwest Montana.

Bozeman Deaconess Foundation, Bozeman, MT, $115,000. For developing and implementing therapeutic inpatient behavioral health services for patients in southwest Montana.

Child Care Connections, Bozeman, MT, $50,000. For general operations to improve the quality and accessibility of child care by supporting families and early childhood professionals.

Great Plains Veterans Services Center, Box Elder, MT, $50,000. For general operations and expansion of services to American Indian Veterans and rural Montana Veterans.

Montana Homeownership Network dba NeighborWorks Montana, Great Falls, MT, $60,000. To support the transition and upgrade to a client management system for use by housing education and counseling programs throughout Montana.

Reach, Inc., Bozeman, MT, $50,000. For general operations to provide housing, employment, and transportation services for adults with developmental disabilities.

World Language Initiative – MT, Bozeman, MT, $30,000. To provide English language and literacy support to Bozeman area Spanish-speaking youth and adults.

Eastern Montana

Boys & Girls Club of Richland County Montana, Sidney, MT, $60,000. For general operations to provide out-of-school time programs for youth in Richland County.

Friends of the Children Eastern Montana, Billings, MT, $30,000. For general operations to provide long-term, individualized professional mentoring services for youth and families in eastern Montana.

Head Start, Inc., Billings, MT, $45,000. To provide early childhood behavioral health services for students and their families.

Young Women’s Christian Association of Billings, Billings, MT, $75,000. For general operations to provide emergency shelter, affordable housing, and wraparound services to women and children who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Northwest Wisconsin

Endeavors Adult Development Center, Balsam Lake, WI, $30,000. For general operations to provide services that promote personal growth and independence for adults with disabilities.

Forward Service Corporation, Madison, WI, $35,000. To provide a residential college preparatory summer program for rural, low-income high school students in northwest Wisconsin.

Kinship of Polk County, Inc., Balsam Lake, WI, $30,000. For general operations to provide mentoring relationships for youth in the Polk County area.

L.E. Phillips Career Development Center, Eau Claire, WI, $30,000. To provide services and resources for individuals facing homelessness or crisis in northwest Wisconsin.

Osceola Community Health Foundation, Osceola, WI, $39,000. To assist with purchasing equipment to provide advanced simulation training for healthcare workers at a critical access hospital.

The Salvation Army, New Richmond, WI, $75,000. For general operations to promote self-sufficiency by providing safe and secure temporary housing and supportive services.

Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Inc., River Falls, WI, $150,000. For a capital campaign to renovate the shelter and program space for victims of domestic and sexual violence in western Wisconsin.

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, Inc., Spooner, WI, $20,000. For general operations to build and provide safe, affordable housing solutions that enable individuals and families to achieve a stable future.

Northeast Wisconsin

The Abode, Sheboygan, WI, $15,000. For general operations to provide housing, programming, and supportive case management to individuals and families in recovery from substance abuse, mental health challenges, and homelessness.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County, Fond Du Lac, WI, $25,000. For general operations to provide one-to-one mentoring relationships with youth.

Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI, $400,000. To support a capital campaign to expand facilities that support youth through a variety of programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and citizenship.

Community for Hope of Greater Oshkosh, Inc., Oshkosh, WI, $10,000. For general operations to promote mental wellness and awareness about suicide prevention, intervention, and response.

Door County Housing Partnership, Inc., Baileys Harbor, WI, $10,000. For general operations to create a stable supply of permanently affordable housing through community land trusts.

Fox Valley Literacy Council, Inc., Appleton, WI, $40,000. For general operations to provide community-based literacy programs to improve skills and networks necessary for academic and career advancement.

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, Menasha, WI, $60,000. For general operations to help families build and improve their homes.

Rebuilding Together Fox Valley, Appleton, WI, $30,000. For general operations to make homes safe and healthy for income-qualified neighbors in need.

The Salvation Army, Green Bay, WI, $50,000. For general operations to help families end the cycle of generational poverty and move towards stability and sufficiency.

St. Joseph Food Program, Menasha, WI, $50,000. For general operations to provide food to families experiencing food insecurity.

Thompson Center On Lourdes, Inc. (TCoL), Appleton, WI, $25,000. For general operations to provide enrichment activities and programming for older adults in the Fox Valley.

Southwest Wisconsin

ABC for Health, Inc., Madison, WI, $80,000. For general operations to provide health benefits counseling, legal services, and training to help families in western Wisconsin obtain and maintain healthcare coverage.

Agrace Hospice Care Foundation, Inc., Madison, WI, $50,000. To provide grief support services and programming to the community.

Great Rivers United Way, Inc., Onalaska, WI, $110,000. For support of an updated assessment of community needs and to improve health, meet social determinant-related needs, and increase school engagement of youth and families.

Journey Mental Health Center, Inc., Madison, WI, $65,000. To provide access to vital mental health resources and reduce disparities in rural Columbia County, Wisconsin.

Kids Ranch, Baraboo, WI, $10,000. For general operations to build caring, capable, and confident kids by helping them overcome illiteracy, low self-esteem, and adverse childhood experiences.

Logan James Herr Foundation, Inc., Madison, WI, $15,000. For general operations to build accessibility and make home safety modifications for children with disabilities.

The Playing Field, Inc., Madison, WI, $250,000. For a capital campaign to build and furnish a learning center to expand access to high-quality childcare in Dane County, Wisconsin.

The Salvation Army, La Crosse, WI, $50,000. For general operations to provide social services, shelter, and resources to support unsheltered individuals on their path to permanent housing.

YWCA of Madison, Madison, WI, $70,000. For general operations to address the immediate and longer-term needs of women and their children/families to be safe and self-sufficient.

Southeast Wisconsin

Benedict Center, Milwaukee, WI, $50,000. To provide harm-reduction-based street outreach, respite, personal advocacy, case management, and healing counseling services to women in the street sex trade and/or human trafficking.

Broadscope Disability Services, Milwaukee, WI, $50,000. For general operations to support individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining gainful employment and ensuring they can live independently in the community.

Cathedral Center, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, $60,000. For general operations to provide shelter and case management for women and families with children experiencing homelessness in Milwaukee County.

Children’s Outing Association, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, $85,000. For general operations to address basic needs, nurture children, support families, and build strong and resilient communities.

Independence First, Milwaukee, WI, $60,000. To provide support, services, and programming to individuals with disabilities to live independently in their communities.

Islands of Brilliance, Milwaukee, WI, $40,000. For general operations to support autistic youth and young adults.

Jewish Family Services, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, $80,000. For general operations to provide supportive services that strengthen families, children, and individuals throughout their life cycle.

Journey Church of the Assemblies of God, Inc., Kenosha, WI, $10,000. To recruit, train, and deploy volunteers to serve the community and offer hope in times of need in southeast Wisconsin.

Journey21, Inc., Oconomowoc, WI, $50,000. For general operations to provide safe, supportive, and enriching living and learning options for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Waukesha County.

Kenosha Literacy Council, Kenosha, WI, $10,000. For general operations to provide literacy programs to adults to navigate educational, financial, health, and social systems.

La Causa, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, $50,000. For support of crisis nursery and respite to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Serenity Inns, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, $30,000. For general operations to provide a structured, peer-supported therapeutic environment for men struggling with substance use disorder in the Milwaukee area.

Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin, Racine, WI, $40,000. For general operations to assist homeless and at-risk veterans in Wisconsin by providing food, clothing, shelter, and other services.

Volunteer Center of Racine County, Racine, WI, $15,000. For general operations to lead and connect volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to opportunities to make a difference in the community.

Young Men’s Christian Association of Kettle Moraine, West Bend, WI, $60,000. To provide mental health services and support to participants in youth programming.

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