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February 24, 2023
I Love to Read Month Author Feature: Priscilla Paton
Written by Masyn Rykhus
United Way is a strong supporter of early childhood literacy. Loving to read as a child can be the foundation of a…
February 12, 2023
Food Shelf Demand High as Prices Surge
by Masyn Rykhus, Carleton College-United Way Intern
FEBRUARY 2023 - “We’re seeing an increase in people coming in to get groceries,” says Becky Ford, Community…
December 21, 2022
The best part of Adopt a Family for the Holidays started today. Growing Up Healthy's Fatima Ponciano, Faribault Police -- including Chief John Sherwin -- and I delivered gifts to families adopted by…
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November 8, 2022
Gordon Liu, Board Chair and his dedication as a donor to Rice County Area United Way
We ask our board chair 5…
October 8, 2022
RICE COUNTY, Minn. (September 28, 2022) -- Rice County Area United Way is pleased to announce its first two $1,000 microgrant awards. United Way’s microgranting program was launched in August to…
October 8, 2022
As a new member of the Northfield Promise Reading Team promoting literacy, I recently got a glimpse of the highly motivated educators in Northfield. They’re taking on the challenge of revving up…