LAKE REGION COMMUNITY FUND
AWARDS OVER $95,000 TO LOCAL GROUPS
Devils Lake, ND – The Lake Region Community Fund, a local volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to funding needs in the community awarded $95,240 to local organizations motivated to improve and enhance quality of life within the Lake Region.
Each year, the 12-member board solicits financial contributions from local businesses and individuals during their annual ‘Red Packet’ Campaign. Undesignated funds collected are awarded by the Community Fund through a small grant program each year. This year, generous donations received from business owners and individual throughout our community raised $95,240 in designated and undesignated funds. Additional funds raised through an annual golf tournament and raffle not only cover the board’s annual administrative costs but also contributed to this year’s financial awards.
Thirty-three organizations applied for funding in April, with requests totaling more than $184,000. The board met on May 21st and awarded funds to 29 local organizations whose requests best align with the mission of the Lake Region Community Fund. Funds were distributed by the board at an annual Connect & Celebrate Luncheon held June 4th. Grant recipients and use of funds distributed are as follows:
Altru Health Foundation Toddler car seats, Devils Lake Transportation passes
Anne Carlson Center Sensory & evaluation kits, Totstander, compression vest
CMS Lego League Lego SPIKE Prime sets, essential & expansion kits, compatible laptop
CMS 6th Grade Reading Chapter books, reading chairs
CMS Smart Lab Ubtech Ukit Advanced Kits for STEM learning
Cub Scout Pack 3028 Camp scholarships
Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency School supplies, diapers
Devils Lake Blue Line Club Neck guards for rental equipment sets
Devils Lake Community Orchestra Printer
DLHS Golf Team Practice mats, nets, and balls; grip and swing trainers
Devils Lake Park District Tables and chairs for Dockside Entertainment Center
DLPS Elementary Libraries E-da Vinci book covering machine and supplies
Devils Lake Rotary Club Funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program
Dakota Horizons Girl Scouts Youth scholarships, member recruitment, and volunteer training
Friends of White Horse Hill Trail signs and benches for hiking trails
Lake Region Ambulance Service Ferno electric stair chair
Lake Region Corporation Materials and supplies for new bathroom installation at Little Goslings Childcare
LR Search and Rescue Equipment purchases, replacements, and maintenance
Minnie H Kindergarten Center ¼ Mile bike path creation
Odd Fellows & Rebekah Home Computer upgrade, activity supplies, patio chairs
Nexus-PATH Family Healing Client support and independent living support items
Ramsey County 4-H Support for 2-day Extension Youth Conference
Safe Alternatives for Abused Families Interior paint, shelter supplies, youth materials
St. Joseph’s School Chromebooks
St. Joseph’s School Library K-8 books
Senior Meals & Services Home delivered and congregate meals
Support Services for Veterans Families Medical services & support
TLC- ND Animal Rescue Animal population control
Women’s Care Center DVD teaching sets
The Lake Region Community Fund (LRCF) is a volunteer-driven organization whose purpose is to identify Lake Region community needs, develop a plan to address those needs, and bring together resources.