Back in 2017 Kathy Ness discovered Boomerang Bags! The creative idea to eliminate the use of single use plastic bags originated in Australia and has now expanded to include over 300 Boomerang Bag groups around the world. Kathy has worked with volunteers to collect donated...
Diana, a recent graduate of Carleton College, applied to be a mentor with Project Friendship during her Sophomore year. She missed her younger sister who was back at home in Washington State, and thought this would be a way to connect with a girl similar...
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...
[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...
Written by Mary Lynn Oglesbee Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the special National Volunteer Week spread in the April 10, 2019, edition of the Northfield News. Northfield High School’s Rock and Roll Revival is a Northfield Community Event. While it is performed by an amazing...
Written by Rachel Miessler Note: This article first appeared in the April 10, 2019 edition of Northfield News Northfield Promise: a promise to the community to help all children thrive from cradle to career. As the website states, “Northfield Promise is a challenge to, and with, the community. It challenges Northfield...
Northfield Shares seeks to sustain and transform the Northfield community by advancing philanthropy, inspiring volunteerism, and promoting collaborative leadership. Community members, donors, volunteers and grant recipients gathered to review the organization's 2018 accomplishments at the Northfield Shares Annual Celebration on May 10. The event, which...
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the special National Volunteer Week spread in the April 10, 2019, edition of the Northfield News. Patrick (Packy) and Karen Mader both credit their parents for modeling and teaching the value of volunteering and giving back to others. The...
As part of its efforts to inspire volunteerism, Northfield Shares has rolled out the first-ever interactive volunteer portal for the Northfield area. The free online system, provided through Galaxy Digital, will enhance the service experience for individual volunteers, nonprofit organizations and community-minded for-profit organizations. “Northfield Shares...
Jon Otto and his dog, Oliver, are welcomed visitors to the residents of Northfield Retirement Community....