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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 Cities chapter and another to the Minnesota Helps – Bridge Disaster Fund (administered by The Minneapolis Foundation).

If people want to contribute to Minnesota Helps, they can:
- Contribute directly to the local Red Cross Chapter, http://www.givebloodgivelife.org
- Go online to www.MinnesotaHelps.org
- Call Stuart Appelbaum at 612-672-3820
- Go through the websites of the sponsoring organizations: The Minneapolis Foundation (www.minneapolisfoundation.org), The Minnesota Community Foundation (www.mncommunityfoundation.org), The Saint Paul Foundation (www.saintpaulfoundation.org), and Greater Twin Cities United Way (www.unitedwaytwincities.org).

The Northwest Area Foundation cannot accept funds or in-kind donations.

About the Fund
The Minnesota Helps – Bridge Disaster Fund was created in response to an outpouring of concern for and desire to help victims and families and at the request of public officials. The participating foundations include: The Minneapolis Foundation, Minnesota Community Foundation, The Saint Paul Foundation and the Greater Twin Cities United Way, The Northwest Area Foundation and McKnight Foundation. Moneys collected are pooled and held in the fund, earning interest until distributed. They will be distributed where most needed immediately and in the coming months, i.e., medical treatment, mental health counseling, recovery. Funds will be directed to organizations serving victims, their families and responders. Funds will not be distributed directly to individuals. Funds are not intended to replace government funds or insurance but to supplement in areas where funding falls short of the need.