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By Lori SorensonDecember 03, 2025The Luverne Area Community Foundation hosted its sixth annual Friends of the Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy Monday night at Take 16 Brewing Company in Luverne. The event recognizes and celebrates businesses, nonprofits and individuals who benefit from and support the foundation’s mission of strengthening the community. ‘Tonight is about you,” said LACF director Emily Crabtree. “It's our…- May 28, 2025Luverne Area Community Foundation awards spring grants The Luverne Area Community Foundation is excited to announce its spring grant awards totaling $37,394, supporting projects and programs throughout Rock County. Community grant recipients - totaling $17,922: •Rock County Community Library – Bike Path Story Trail. •Game Plan 4 Hope – Improving accessibility and safety at Game Plan 4…
By Lori SorensonNovember 20, 2024In 2024, 20 Rock County organizations received a total of $66,490 in grants from the Luverne Area Community Foundation. Representatives of groups receiving grants include (front, from left) Wanda Jarchow with Rock the Edge and Luverne Lions, Tammy Loosbrock with Sanford Luverne, Marie LaRock with Rock Ranch, Tammy Johnson with the city of Hardwick, Stacy Schepel with Big Buddies of Rock County,…- November 20, 2024On Monday night the Luverne Area Community Foundation hosted its annual “Friends of the Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy” at Take 16. The event recognizes and celebrates businesses, nonprofits and individuals who benefit from and support the foundation’s mission of strengthening the community. Among the groups and individuals at the packed Take 16 event center were people from diverse…
By Lori SorensonNovember 29, 2023The Luverne Area Community Foundation hosted its annual Friends of the Foundation Celebration of Philanthropy Monday night at Take 16 Brewing Company in Luverne. The event recognizes and celebrates businesses, nonprofits and individuals who benefit from and support the foundation’s mission of strengthening the community. In 2023 LACF provided grants to 21 local causes totaling roughly $70,000…- By Jason BerghorstNovember 08, 2023“We help people who have a desire to make an impact.” That's how Ron Honken, treasurer of the Luverne Area Community Foundation, sums up the LACF’s mission. “We give a financial foundation and additional access to opportunities for people to invest in their communities,” Honken said. LACF leaders are currently promoting a “Max Your Community” fund drive. The campaign is intended to educate…
By Rick Peterson, general managerFebruary 09, 2021So have you had a heart attack lately? Hopefully your answer is no, and just because February is heart month, that is no reason to have one. But if you happen to have a heart attack any time soon, Rock County is a pretty good place to have one. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of suffering from a heart attack, your chance of surviving such an event is largely affected by how fast…
By Rick Peterson, general managerDecember 15, 2020It’s not easy this Christmas season to be jolly and merry and shouting “Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas.” But if you need a feel-good moment, I encourage you to check out the Luverne Area Community Foundation’s virtual Celebrations of Philanthropy. To do so, go to www.luvacf.org and click the link. Each year, somewhere between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Foundation hosts an in-person gathering to…
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