MCF NEWS ARCHIVES
AUGUST 2004

August 10-16, 2004

• New Medica Foundation Grant Opportunities Target Better Health Care for Low-Income Minnesotans.
• Nation's First Hmong Women's Giving Circle Launched in Minnesota.
• Early Childhood Development Work Progresses in Northfield.
• Jensen Steps Down from Blandin Foundation.
• The Minneapolis Foundation Continues Support for Nonprofit Systems Change.
• Best Buy Introduces Capital Giving to Its Twin Cities Philanthropy Strategy.
• Bush Foundation Grants Focus on Children and Youth.
• Piper Jaffray Supports Community Development, Affordable Housing Organizations.
• Sheltering Arms Foundation Renews Support for Early Childhood Initiative.

August 17-23, 2004

• Otto Bremer Foundation Supports Human Rights, Housing, Anti-Racism Efforts.
• Sheltering Arms Foundation Supports Family and Children Programs Across Minnesota.
• Jerome Foundation Helps Minnesota Media Artists Produce New Works.
• West Central Initiative Awards Grants for Families.
• Target Helps Parents Support School Supply Needs.
• First Homes Initiative Offers Housing Assistance Challenge Grant.

August 24-30, 2004

• El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad Supports Latino Civic Engagement and Voter Participation.
• Minnesota Composers Receive New Jerome Foundation Support.
• Best Buy Seeks Applications for Using Interactive Technology in Classrooms.

August 31 - September 13, 2004

• Blandin Foundation Seeks Applicants for Rural Broadband Program.
• Duluth-Superior Foundation Meets $1.2 Million Fundraising Challenge.
• McKnight Honors 46 Artists and Ensembles.
• Erika L. Binger Elected Chair of The McKnight Foundation.

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