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Help with the DJJD Run/Walk

The Defeat of Jesse James Days Run/Walk can’t happen without volunteers. Be one of the many volunteers who help make this community event a success, enabling Northfield Shares to continue its mission of advancing philanthropy, inspiring volunteerism and promoting collaborative leadership. Race day is Sunday, Sept 9, but there are plenty of opportunities to help […] … more
The Clothes Closet

An opportunity to volunteer and join our team by assisting staff in the store's operation. … more
Food Shelf

Northfield Food Shelf has opportunities in stocking, sorting, shopping with clients and home deliveries … more
LINK Center

The LINK Center is seeking volunteers who are conversational in Spanish to assist at our reference desk. … more

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Grants in Action: Project Friendship

Jun 25Northfield Shares distributed over $62,000 in grants to 12 local nonprofits as part of its annual grant cycle. Grants were awarded to organizations whose projects create long-term solutions to core issues affecting our community, enhance the overall well-being of the area and generate the biggest multiplier effect. One of this year’s grant recipients, Project Friendship, has had […] … more
Crosby’s Motto Teaches a Life Lesson at Greenvale Park Elementary

Jun 22Editor’s note: This article was originally written for a special National Volunteer Week section in the April 14th edition of the Northfield News. For the past nine years, volunteer Anne Crosby has been a fixture at Greenvale Park Elementary School. Her volunteering stems from something much deeper than gratitude toward the people impacting her children’s […] … more

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About Northfield Shares

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We are extremely grateful to Northfield Shares for its support of the 2014 sidewalk poems. Your support made the project possible.

– Philip Spensley, The Arts and Culture Commission

featured nonprofit: Northfield Hospice

Founded: 1982 | Location: Northfield, MN

Northfield Hospice, one of the medical services from Northfield Hospital and Clinics, provides care for patients who are in their final stages of life. It is available to assist the patient and family with care giving and emotional support. An interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers are trained to provide quality end of life help for the patient. Hospice volunteers undergo training and are involved as much as they want to be. There are also bereavement follow-up services for up to one year after the passing of the individual. They also offer Grief Support Coalition, Bereavement Support Groups and the Annual Hospice Memorial Service. Donations received are used for needed equipment, education and services.
featured nonprofit: Northfield Historical Society

Founded: 1976 | Location: Northfield, MN

Northfield Historical Society is a steward of Northfield history. Through memberships and donations they have succeeded in creating an awareness and appreciation of the unique history of the Northfield area. It was formally started with the purchase of the Scriver building to house a museum. The First National Bank site has been restored to its 1876 appearance. Tours are available and a small admission is charged. Many exhibits are displayed and most notably those of the James-Younger Gang whose run of bank and train robberies ended in Northfield. The Historical Society also sponsors the Outlaw Run, which is an annual motorcycle ride.
featured nonprofit: Northfield Retirement Community

Founded: 1969 | Location: Northfield, MN

Northfield Retirement Community, a beautiful campus on the west side of town, incorporates many residential options -- managed properties, independent living, assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing. It is a Christian not-for-profit organization focused on the best quality services for the aging in the community. They offer spiritual life services, fitness opportunities, beautiful acres for walking or meditation, social activities and their own wellness clinic. Of course many other amenities are available. They rely on donors and volunteers with many various volunteer opportunities created. They are starting a fundraising campaign to raise $1.5 million to help endow the creation of Pathways of Faith Park and other spiritual programs.
featured nonprofit: Northfield Youth Choirs

Founded: 1986 | Location: Northfield, MN

The mission of Northfield Youth Choirs is to provide the finest choral education possible in an environment that challenges and affirms all participants, pre-kindergarten children through adults. There are seven different choral groups to participate in based on age and developing vocals. They serve over 200 children. They have renowned conductors from St. Olaf College and the community. They have performed abroad in the UK, in New York City and locally at the Twins games. The popular groups give back to the community by performing at many charitable events. They also have seasonal concerts which are open to the public showing their many talents. A highlight of NYC is a week-long summer camp for an experience in musical theater fun. Donations to this organizations provide scholarships to students to ensure broad-based participation.

volunteer opportunities

Help with the DJJD Run/Walk

The Clothes Closet

Food Shelf

LINK Center

news

Grants in Action: Project Friendship

Crosby’s Motto Teaches a Life Lesson at Greenvale Park Elementary

About Northfield Shares

featured nonprofit: Northfield Hospice

featured nonprofit: Northfield Historical Society

featured nonprofit: Northfield Retirement Community

featured nonprofit: Northfield Youth Choirs