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HSM Agency Highlight April 2009
In 1969, the Northfield Community Action Center was founded by a group of community leaders who shared a belief in the power and importance of service — community self-help efforts — that have contributed to social advancement and social service innovations in their community ever since. Click here to read the profile of the Northfield Community Action Center located in Northfield, Minnesota. “Keeping Food on the Table” – Volume One – Spring 2009
On Monday, March 30th, 2009, Hunger Solutions Minnesota released the premier issue of a newly developed quarterly report. “Keeping Food on the Table” is a periodic review that tracks the state of hunger in Minnesota. Click here to read more. Help Children Stay Healthy and Strong This Summer
The Minnesota Vikings Children’s Fund, Second Harvest Heartland, Hunger Solutions Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Education are working together to expand participation and increase the number of meals served to children through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Click here to read more. TEFAP Update April 2009
About 800,000 pounds of TEFAP product will be delivered into the state during April. Approximately $112,000 is needed to cover the 14 cents per pound administrative fees for those pounds of food. Click here to read more. HSM Grants and Membership Update April 2009
Preparation is underway for the distribution of the 2009 Spring State Grant. Applications received for the fall distribution of the state grant are automatically enrolled in the spring distribution. Click here to read more. Food Support Update April 2009
Simply put, no one should go hungry in America. To ensure this, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, commonly known as the stimulus package, provides an additional $300 million for states to administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) known as Food Support in Minnesota. Click here to read more. Annual Feinstein Challenge 2009
For the twelfth consecutive year, Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide $1 million among hunger fighting agencies nationwide using it to help them raise funds during March and April 2009. Participating in the Feinstein Challenge is a relatively easy way to raise funds for your organization. Click here to read more. Money is Available to Help Low Income Households With Energy Costs
Low income families are struggling to make ends meet. It is getting harder, with the rising cost of basic needs like food, medicine, transportation, and heating. The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program helps take a bite out of heating bills and wants to connect Minnesotans to their services. Click here to read more. MCN Free 990 Video Trainings Available
The newly revised Form 990 is much less of a financial document, and more of a report on the governance and management of your organization. Are you prepared for the many changes to the Form – including collecting the appropriate information, approving new policies, and understanding the business relationships of your top officers and directors? Click here to read more. Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine Twin Citian Volunteer Hall of Fame 2009
Volunteers give of their time, money, and selves. They are essential in the lives of those they aid and in the organizations they serve. In recognition of volunteers and the power of volunteerism, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine annually selects 10 people to receive the Rusty and Burt Cohen Volunteer Award. Click here to read more. HSM Staff Member Highlight April 2009
HSM Executive Director Colleen Moriarty has been involved in poverty programs for the majority of her career. She has seen the devastating effects that poverty has had on our families and children and understands that basic needs must be met before families can succeed. Click here to meet HSM Staff Member, Colleen Moriarty. |
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