Luverne Area Community Foundation
By Lori SorensonApril 01, 2026The Luverne Area Community Foundation will now be known as the Rock County Community Foundation with a new logo and website. The public announcement came Tuesday, March 31, after the organization introduced the new name and logo at several “reveal” events earlier in March. At a March 16 meeting at Take 16, foundation director Emily Crabtree addressed a group of people she called “friends of…- 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 SorensonApril 24, 2024The Luverne Area Community Foundation observed its 40th anniversary with a fundraising event Saturday night in Big Top Tents and Events, Luverne. The celebration theme, “Honor our legacy; grow our roots,” was carried through small, potted succulents for each guest, with a note staked in the soil of each plant. “Thank you,” was the message. “You are planting seeds that will last forever.”…
You must log in to continue reading. Log in or subscribe today.
