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$78M
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9,000
jobs created or retained
$299M
loan dollars leveraged
There’s still time to register for A Climate of Change: Searching for Solutions with Paul Douglas! Join us on May 18 at 11 a.m. at M State Fergus Falls for an inspiring conversation with renowned meteorologist and author Paul Douglas. The event is free and open to all. Complimentary refreshments will accompany the presentation. Visit wcif.org/paul-douglas to register today! … See MoreSee Less
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A Climate of Change: Searching for Solutions with Paul Douglas – wcif.org
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with renowned meteorologist and author Paul Douglas. An interactive Q&A will follow Paul’s presentation.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🌱 It’s the last day of International Compost Awareness Week. The average family of four throws away more than $1,500 worth of uneaten food each year, Food waste is the single largest component of landfilled material in the United States.Reducing food waste and composting what you can’t eat is a win for your wallet, a win for the climate, and a win for soil health. Can you dig it? 🥕🍅🥦 … See MoreSee Less
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This spring, we awarded 57 grants totaling almost $115,000 to organizations serving the Fergus Falls, Perham, and Dent communities from three personally endowed legacy funds. “The Deloris Barnack Kenner, Floyd and Harriet Miller, and Inga M. Johnson Funds were established to create lasting impacts by generously supporting the namesake’s favorite causes and organizations in our region,” said Rebecca Lynn Petersen, our Director of Development. See a complete list of grantee organizations and projects on our website. … See MoreSee Less
$115,000 in Grants Awarded from Personally Endowed Legacy Funds to Organizations Serving the Fergus Falls, Perham, and Dent Communities – wcif.org
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WCI awards 57 grants totaling almost $115,000 to organizations in the Fergus Falls, Perham, and Dent communities from three personally endowed legacy funds.1 CommentComment on Facebook
Congratulations!!