The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation recognizes the best of the best Northland nonprofit work with the Touchstone Awards. For years, the Touchstone event has been held in person. But because of COVID-19 health concerns, this year's ceremony was broadcast Nov. 17 on WDIO-TV.
Each year, winners are announced in the categories of Generosity, Inclusiveness and Civic Engagement.
Nominees for the Inclusiveness and Civic Engagement awards are nonprofits whose projects the Community Foundation has funded recently. The Generosity award winner goes to an individual, couple, or family nominated by the community for donating time, talents or funds to support nonprofit work.
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation will recognize the best of the best Northland nonprofit work with the 2020 Touchstone Awards. This year's ceremony will be shown Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on WDIO.
The death of a teenager on the Bad River Reservation lead to an honest conversation about how to improve relationships between the tribe and Ashland County.
They've made a lifelong commitment to sharing the beauty of the Gunflint Trail with thousands of visitors, while also helping their community. And that's why Bruce and Sue Kerfoot are being honored with the Generosity Award.
The Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss continues to help connect seniors with their loved ones, thanks to a program called Technology and Me. They are a finalist for a Touchstone Award from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
For an entire year, Zeitgeist programming featured women who are artists, leaders, musicians, and more, as part of a series to uplift and share their experiences. The Year of the Womxn is a finalist for the Touchstone Award.
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is again highighting the best of the best non-profit work through the Touchstone Awards. One of the finalists is the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, for launching the EverGrow Learning Center.
The Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop and the United Way have been awarded for their important work by receiving Touchstone Awards at a luncheon on Monday.
A former CEO of Minnesota Power is being recognized for his important contributions and giving throughout the years. Arend Sandbulte has been chosen as the Generosity Award from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
Helping veterans transition into civilian life and enjoy being in their communities again is the mission of 23rd Veteran. And now, the organization is being honored for their important work by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
While inside the walls of the Moose Lake Prison, some men are finding an outlet in creative writing. They are being guided by the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop, a finalist for a Touchstone Award from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
The United Way is helping boost non-profits by providing training for potential board members. Their Emerging Leaders program has been nominated for a Touchstone Award from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
The Northland has many non-profits that work to make their communities a better place. And a specific organization is a big part of that. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is being honored for their work by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
The Northern Lights Foundation exists to ease the financial strain on families with children who have life threatening illnesses. They give grants with no strings attached.
Life House held their annual Fall Harvest Feast for youth without a home, with the help of Rotary 25. They served the meal in an out the door style for social distancing.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, Life House is making sure LGBTQ youth are lifted up and supported. Of the more than 900 youth they served in 2019, 20% identify as LGBTQ.
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