Give360 Giving Circle Supports Local Initiatives with $53,000 in Grants

Posted: Dec 10 2024

The Minot Area Community Foundation’s Give360 giving circle has awarded $53,369.89 in grants to organizations in Minot and the surrounding communities. The annual grant meeting took place in November, and Give360 members gathered at Citizen’s Alley in downtown Minot on December 10th for a ceremonial check presentation.
 
Organizations receiving funds are Minot Area Council of the Arts ($2,000), Trinity Health Foundation ($4,500), Local Motives ($30,000), Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports ($3,582), Magic City Figure Skating Club ($787.89), Magic City Discovery Center ($2,500), and Bottineau Winter Park ($10,000).
 
"We are incredibly proud to support these organizations, which provide enriching opportunities and essential services to our communities," says Jason Zimmerman, President of the Minot Area Community Foundation. "Give360 is comprised of a dynamic & engaged group of individuals, and it’s an honor to facilitate the grants that are making such a tangible difference in our communities."
 
Programs supported by these grant funds include the Union Silos public art project, heated recliners for kidney dialysis patients, ice bumper cars for Citizen’s Alley ice rink, sled hockey sleds & accessories, equipment for the “Learn to Skate” program, “Crafting through the Cold” adult art class series, and a snowmaking machine.
 
The Give360 giving circle is committed to strengthening the community by investing in organizations that make a meaningful impact across various sectors, from arts and culture to health and recreation. This year’s grants demonstrate the power of collective giving and the generosity of Give360 members in supporting local initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the region.