Resources
"Useful links from community organizations and local programs."
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Age-friendly
Age-Friendly Northfield is a community initiative that works to make Northfield a more inclusive, accessible, and livable community for people of all ages, with a focus on supporting older adults through programs, resources, and civic engagement.
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Arts Guild
The Arts Guild is a nonprofit community arts organization that offers exhibitions, performances, classes, and creative programs to make the arts accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds in Northfield.
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FiftyNorth
FiftyNorth is a nonprofit community center in Northfield dedicated to helping adults age 50 and older stay active, healthy, and connected through fitness, lifelong learning, arts, volunteering, and social programs. It also serves as a hub for community resources that support healthy and independent aging.
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Barrios Unidos/Neighborhoods United
Barrios Unidos / Neighbors United is a community-based organization that empowers Latino and immigrant residents through leadership development, civic engagement, advocacy, and community-building initiatives in Northfield.
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Community Action Center (CAC)
Community Action Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing crisis or income instability throughout the Northfield School District and wider Rice County
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Northfield City hall
Northfield City Hall – The local government office that provides public services, administers city programs, and serves as the center for municipal operations and community engagement.
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Compañeros Program
Compañeros Program is a bilingual immersion program in Northfield Public Schools that supports students in becoming proficient in both English and Spanish.
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Farmers Market
Northfield Farmers Market – A seasonal community market where local farmers and vendors sell fresh produce, handmade goods, and locally produced products while supporting the local economy.
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Growing Up Healthy
Growing Up Healthy is a community program that connects families with young children to early learning, family support, and neighborhood resources to help children thrive.
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Health Finders
HealthFinders Collaborative is a nonprofit community health organization that provides affordable, culturally appropriate medical, dental, behavioral health, and wellness services to underserved and uninsured residents in the Northfield area.
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Latino Economic Development Center
Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) is a nonprofit organization that supports Latino entrepreneurs and small businesses through business training, lending, financial coaching, and economic development services.
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Minnesota Alternative State Financial Aid Application
Minnesota Alternative State Financial Aid Application under the Minnesota Alternative State Financial Aid Application, formerly called the Minnesota Dream Act, undocumented students may be eligible for in-state tuition rates, privately funded financial aid administered by Minnesota public colleges and universities, and can apply for state financial aid.
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Northfield Chamber of Commerce
Northfield Chamber of Commerce is a local business organization that supports economic growth by promoting businesses, community events, networking, and entrepreneurship in Northfield.
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Northfield Public Library
Northfield Public Library is a public library that provides free access to books, technology, educational programs, bilingual resources, and community events for residents of all ages.
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Northfield Supporting Neighbors
Northfield Supporting Neighbors is a volunteer-driven organization that supports local immigrant families by funding crucial immigration-related legal fees and operating a dedicated alert line to ensure community safety and uphold human rights.
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Page Education Foundation
Page Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that expands access to higher education for Minnesota students of color, providing college scholarships to Latino youth in Northfield while mentoring local K-8 students to foster academic success.
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Rotary Club of Northfield
Northfield Rotary Club is a local service organization that supports community projects, scholarships, and volunteer initiatives to improve the quality of life in Northfield.
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Sharing Our Roots
Sharing Our Roots is a nonprofit organization that expands access to land, community gardens, and farming resources for immigrant, BIPOC, and emerging farmers while promoting food security and regenerative agriculture.
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St. Dominic Catholic Church
St. Dominic Catholic Church – A Catholic parish that provides worship services, faith formation, and community outreach programs, including support for many Latino families in Northfield.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church is a Lutheran congregation that offers worship services, community outreach, educational programs, and support for local families in Northfield.
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TORCH
TORCH (Tackling Obstacles and Raising College Hopes) is a college readiness program that helps students from the Northfield school district, especially first-generation and underrepresented youth, prepare for and succeed in higher education through mentoring, academic support, and college planning.
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YMCA Northfield
Northfield Area Family YMCA – A community organization that promotes healthy living, youth development, and social connection through fitness, recreation, educational programs, and family services.
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