Nonprofits, programs receive Mankato Clinic grants

The Free Press, Mankato, Minn.
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Feb. 10—The Free Press

MANKATO — Local nonprofits and programs received a combined $96,125 in grant funding from the Mankato Clinic Foundation this quarter, according to a release.

The foundation, funded by Mankato Clinic physicians, awards grants on a quarterly basis. Recipients qualify by providing health and wellness programs in area communities.

This quarter's recipients include:

—Greater Mankato Area United Way's First Steps program — $42,125

—Educare Foundation — $25,000

—Mankato Youth (MY) Place — $7,500

—Connections Ministry's emergency shelter — $5,000

—Life-Work Planning Center's Women in Transition program — $4,000

—St. Peter North Elementary Kindness Retreat — $3,500

—Centenary United Methodist Church's Holy Grounds Breakfast — $3,000

—Mankato YWCA Girls on the Run scholarships — $3,000

—Southern MN Crisis Nursery — $2,000

—Greater Mankato Area United Way's Project Community Connect program — $1,000

The next grant application deadlines will be March 1 and June 1. For more information on applications, go to www.mankatoclinic.com.

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