Proctor Journal

The Northland Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Northland American Red

Cross in support of relief to the Haitian people.

“We know the people of northeastern Minnesota are compassionate and generous,

and we expect this $5,000 grant is just a small part of an outpouring of local

support to help ease the suffering in Haiti,” stated Erik Torch, Grant Program

Manager at the Northland Foundation.

With news of the terrible human toll caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti

mounting daily, the Foundation’s board of trustees and staff felt compelled to

override their standard grant-making process and timeline in order to make an

immediate contribution.

“Gifts in support of Red Cross relief in Haiti will make a huge difference in the lives

of victims who are struggling for the most basic human needs. This is a rapidly-

evolving situation and the Red Cross is working to respond with the most urgent

relief,” said Judy Hanne Gonzalez, Executive Director of Northland American Red

Cross.

Individuals, businesses, and foundations that, like the Northland Foundation, wish

to help those affected by the Haitian earthquake can make a donation locally to

Northland American Red Cross at 2524 Maple Grove Road, Duluth, MN 55811, by

calling (218) 722-0071, or online at www.redcrossnorthland.org.

The Northland Foundation is a resource for people, businesses, and communities

working toward prosperity through economic and social justice in Aitkin, Carlton,

Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. The Grant Program directs

resources to nonprofits addressing children and youth/ strengthening families,

poverty alleviation/self-reliance, and programming to help older adults remain vital

and independent. The Business Finance Program provides loans to help grow a

sustainable economy. The KIDS PLUS family of programs is focused on improving

the well-being of children and youth. Visit www.northlandfdn.org for more

information.