Northwest Area Foundation

Recession-Weary Idahoans Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Cost

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Recession-Weary Iowans Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Recession-Weary Minnesotans Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Recession-Weary Montanans Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Recession-Weary North Dakotans Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Recession-Weary Oregonians Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Recession-Weary South Dakotans Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Recession-Weary Washingtonians Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Recession-Weary Americans Struggle With Basic Food, Shelter, Utility and Medical Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 17, 2009) – A recession that has seen an unprecedented collapse of financial »more

Northwest Area Foundation Announces New Board Chair and Vice Chair

ST. PAUL, Minn., (July 17, 2009) - Dorothy Bridges of Minneapolis, Minn., is the new chair of the Northwest »more

Northwest Area Foundation Backs Three Key NorthWay Community Trust Initiatives Aligned With New Strategic Direction

Jan. 2, 2009  - The St. Paul-based Northwest Area Foundation has awarded NorthWay Community »more

Fred C. Kiga and Linda L. Hoeschler Join The Northwest Area Foundation Board of Directors

St. Paul, Minn., (August 6, 2008) –Fred C. Kiga and Linda L. Hoeschler have joined the Northwest Area Foundation’s »more

Lummi Artists and Fishers Combine Culture with Microbusiness in Unique Economic Development Plan

Bellingham, Wash., (July 30, 2008) – Perched on the banks of the Puget Sound, the Lummi people have for generations »more

Northwest Area Foundation Awards $2.46 Million Grant to Cheyenne River Sioux Nation – Supports Reservation’s Initiatives to Reduce Deep Poverty

St. Paul, Minn., (July 29, 2008) – The Northwest Area Foundation has made a $2.46 million grant to the »more

Kevin F. Walker is Named New President and CEO of the Northwest Area Foundation

Walker to Lead Foundation in New Strategic Direction

St. Paul, Minn., March 27, 2008: Today the »more

Four Rural Communities Named Great Strides Award Winners for Innovative Steps to Reduce Poverty

Eagle Butte, South Dakota; Elk City, Idaho; Glendive, Montana;and Roseburg, Oregon Each Awarded $100,000

St. »more

Elk City, Idaho, Framing Our Community, Inc. Wins $100,000 Great Strides Award from Northwest Area Foundation

The Award Recognizes Poverty-Reduction Efforts and Successes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 25, 2008 ) »more

Eagle Butte, SD – Four Bands Community Fund Wins $100,000 Great Strides Award from Northwest Area Foundation

The Award Recognizes Poverty-Reduction Efforts and Successes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 25, 2008 »more

Roseburg, Ore., Umpqua Community Development Corporation Wins $100,000 Great Strides Award from Northwest Area Foundation

The Award Recognizes Poverty Reduction Efforts and Successes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 25, 2008 ) »more

Top Three Things South Dakotans Say They Would Do to Help People Who Are Struggling To Make Ends Meet

ST. PAUL, Minn. January 18, 2008: Paying off bills and going to the doctor are basics many take for granted, »more

Communities Work to Reduce Poverty Amid the Backdrop of the Iowa Caucuses

Program forges new partnerships and new strategies for change

St. Paul, Minn. (December 19, 2007). »more

Northwest Area Foundation Awards $7.71 Million in Grants to Four Native American Groups

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 14, 2007 - The Northwest Area Foundation has awarded $7.71 million in grants to an urban-based »more

New Web-Based Calculator Helps Evaluate Quality of Jobs

Tool will help community leaders decide whether a new business will bring jobs with wage levels they are seeking.

ST. »more

Northwest Area Foundation Awards Grant to United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, Seattle, WA

Focus is on Reducing Poverty, Developing Community Economy

St. Paul, Minn., October 10, 2007- Today »more

Northwest Area Foundation Awards Grant to The Native American Development Corporation, Billings, MT

To Build Organization’s Ability to Fight Poverty, Build Coalitions

One of Two Grants Announced Today

Northwest Area Foundation Awards Grant to Native American Youth & Family Center, Portland, Oregon

Focuses on Reducing Poverty, Developing Community Economy

One of Two Foundation Grants Announced »more

Northwest Area Foundation’s Contribution to the I-35 Bridge Collapse Recovery Efforts

Northwest Area Foundation has made two grants to help local recovery efforts: one to the American Red Cross-Twin »more

The Minnesota Helps – Bridge Disaster Fund is Created to Address I-35W Bridge Collapse

Local Funders Establish Fund to Receive and Distribute Donations for Immediate and Long-Term Needs

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Partners for Prosperity Launches Second Phase Focused on Three Key Strategies – Will be Supported by $3.6 Million

Pocatello, Idaho, June 19, 2007 – Now in its fourth year, community-based Partners for Prosperity today begins »more

Iowans Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation National Survey Reveals:
*More than half say it takes at least $40,000 annually »more

Idahoans Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation Survey Reveals:
*More than eight in 10 say it takes at least $30,000 annually »more

Minnesotans Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation National Survey Reveals:
*Two-thirds say it takes at least $40,000 annually »more

Montanans Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation National Survey Reveals:
*One-half say it takes at least $40,000 annually »more

North Dakotans Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation National Survey Reveals:
*More than half say it takes at least $40,000 annually »more

Oregonians Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation National Survey Reveals:
*Six in 10 say it takes at least $40,000 annually »more

South Dakotans Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation National Survey Reveals:
*One-half say it takes at least $40,000 annually »more

Washingtonians Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation National Study Reveals:
*Seven in 10 say it takes at least $40,000 annually »more

Americans Continue to See Neighbors Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Are Very Concerned – But Remain Hopeful of Improvement

Northwest Area Foundation National Survey Reveals:
*Seven in 10 say it takes at least $40,000 annually »more

Rural Communities From Seven States Take Bold Steps to Fight Poverty

162 Communities in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Washington Embrace the »more

Yellowstone Public Radio Receives Two-Year Grant to Increase In-Depth Coverage About Poverty and its Solutions

Northwest Area Foundation Grants Aim to Boost Regional Newsroom Capacity

St. Paul, Minn., April »more

The Northwest Area Foundation and the City of St. Paul Partner to Boost Flow of Apprentices Into the Local Construction Trades

ST. PAUL, Minn. (March 9, 2006) – The Northwest Area Foundation today committed a $150,000 challenge grant »more