During National Volunteer Week the Northfield Retirement Community wants to send out a HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who have come out of the woodwork to help us get through these tough times. We are so thankful for those who are sending us...
As our community practices social distancing, one family is making a difference in their neighborhood! This Life Rocks created a Wishing Tree, inviting passersby to stop on their walk and take a moment to make a wish or say a prayer for doctors, teachers, workers,...
During National Volunteer Week, Northfield Shares, our Community Foundation, wants to recognize and celebrate the thousands of volunteers in Northfield and surrounding area and the impact they make on our Community. Volunteerism has always been instrumental in Northfield and it continues to shine and show the...
Northfield Shares is grounded in the three pillars of our mission, and during this unprecedented time, it is our hope that these pillars will resonate and be demonstrated throughout our community and its response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Just as Northfield Shares a Dinner brought...
Northfield Shares is pleased to announce that we have recently received accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. This accreditation, signified by the Seal shown here, indicates that Northfield Shares meets the highest standards for philanthropic excellence. “This is a significant accomplishment,” said Mary Lynn...
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This year's Give to the Max day brings a multitude of opportunities to support the many nonprofits in Northfield and Northfield Shares! Simply go to: GiveMN.org and choose the nonprofit(s) of your choice by entering them in the search bar or simply enter "Northfield" to see...
[caption id="attachment_5285" align="alignright" width="300"] Sonja Hillestad[/caption] Editor's note: This article, written by Megan Proft, Northfield Arts Guild Education and Volunteer Manager, originally appeared in the special National Volunteer Week section in the April 10, 2019, edition of the Northfield News. At the Northfield Arts Guild, there are...
Editor's note: this newspaper column, written by Northfield Shares Executive Director Mike Krance, originally appeared in the Sept. 11, 2019, issue of the Northfield News. Last Sunday was a day of change for many people in Northfield. Although school is already in session, many saw it...
Editor's note: this newspaper column, written by Northfield Shares Executive Director Mike Krance, originally appeared in the August 28, 2019, issue of the Northfield News. To view a photo gallery and event video, CLICK HERE. Just a few days ago, many Northfield residents sat down to...