Five local organizations are receiving support from the Magnifi Financial Foundation® for projects focused on education, safety, wellness, and community resources.
The Magnifi Financial Foundation® donated $45,000 to help bring these local projects to life. From school renovations and classroom technology to wellness resources, the funding supports a variety of needs identified by organizations serving their communities.
Each recipient is putting the funding toward a project designed to strengthen the spaces, resources, and experiences available to the people they serve.
Here’s a closer look at this year’s recipients and how they’re putting the funding to work.
St. Mary's Catholic School, Melrose
$10,000 Donation
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Melrose, Minnesota, received $10,000 to support upcoming renovations. The project will create a more welcoming space for visitors and provide a safer, more secure entry point for students, staff, and families.
The improvements will help update an important gathering and entry space for the school community.
Little Falls Community Schools
$6,000 Donation
Little Falls Community Schools received $6,000 to support a new Dynamic Floor for preschool students. The interactive learning space combines movement and play to help students build motor, social and early learning skills.
Designed for learners of all abilities, the Dynamic Floor will give students another way to learn, move and engage during the school day.
Sacred Heart School, Freeport
$4,000 Donation
Sacred Heart School in Freeport, Minnesota, received $4,000 to support the addition of Redcat Audio Systems in its classrooms. The systems are designed to make classroom instruction clearer and more accessible, including for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
With a goal of equipping all nine classrooms, the project will expand access to this technology and support a more inclusive learning environment for students.
Sanford Wellness Pantry Program, Fargo
$10,000 Donation
The Sanford Wellness Pantry Program received $10,000 to fully fund the initiative for two years across participating clinics in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Minnesota.
The program provides access to essential food, hygiene, and wellness items during patient visits while connecting individuals and families with community resources for continued support.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School, Perham
$15,000 Donation
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Perham received $15,000 to support improvements throughout its building and grounds. Planned updates include classroom remodeling, a dedicated music room, a more secure entryway, an updated office area, parking lot improvements and a new fire sprinkler system.
Together, these improvements will create a safer, more functional space for students, staff and families.
About Magnifi Financial Foundation
The Magnifi Financial Foundation® supports organizations and initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the communities Magnifi Financial serves across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Each year, the Foundation selects a variety of projects and organizations to support based on opportunities to make an impact in the communities we serve. Since 2015, the Foundation has donated more than $247,000 to local schools, police and fire departments, youth organizations, and other community initiatives. Recent contributions have supported projects including park and playground improvements, public safety initiatives, and youth programs.
Learn more about the Magnifi Financial Foundation and its community contributions at: mymagnifi.org/foundation.
