Proud Funders

The Community Foundation is a proud funder of the following upcoming events.

September
  September 28: "The Roots of Terror: A Talk by Mahmood Mamdani"
Opening speaker for the 25th Annual Peace and Justice Lecture Series. The presentation gets underway at 7:30 pm at Mitchell Auditorium. Additional details coming soon. For more information, visit this website.

September 30:

"Look it in the Eye" is an independent documentary about two families who have been confronted by mental illness. Their intimate stories of pain, resilience and recovery are portrayed in this powerful film. This is a project of the Human Development Center and was funded in part by the Business Leaders Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
October
 
October 2: 4th Annual "Connecting the Dots"
8:30-noon, Clyde Iron Works
"Connecting the Dots" is a free, community event designed to inform and educate citizens about important community resources. During the event, the annual Heighborhood Hero Awards are also given out and visitors can enjoy a free breakfast. The project is put on by Duluth LISC and is funded in part by the Community Leaders Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. Learn more by visiting the Duluth LISC website.

The Community Foundation is proud funders of the following on-going events.

Community Action Duluth
Getting Ahead Program: This transformational program, which is part of the Circles of Support program, will assist those in Duluth trying to get out of poverty. Learn more on their website. Funded in part by the Community Opportunity Fund.

Circles of Support Program: This education-based program is designed to erase the impact of isolation that accompanies poverty. By intentionally building relationships with disregard for class, race, age and gender lines, Circles of Support strives to break down the typical stereotypes that are associated with poverty and redefine what it means to be “poor.” Learn more on their website. Funded in part by the Fair Chance Fund.

 		 Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra
Music to You: These programs educate, entertain and inspire listeners. Focused on engaging musical themes and topics, they include musical performances, audience dialogue and a refreshing new look at the world of music. Programs are 30-45 minutes long and are tailored to each unique performance setting. For more information or to schedule a program, contact Jill Pospisil, Music to You Program Administrator at 218.213.3543 or jpospisil@dsso.com or visit their website. Funded in part by the G. Kendall Smith Fund.