The tradition of the Northfield Jingle Bell Run is that each year 100% of race registration fees go to a local non-profit organization. In honor of the 10th Anniversary of the event, a total of $10,000 $11,000 will go to 10 11 worthy charities selected by 10 11 local groups. Many thanks to the teams of elementary students, high school students, college students, running groups, and local business friends for their thoughtful approach to making nominations this year. CONGRATULATIONS to the charitable organizations selected:
- Brite Smiles
- Cannon River Watershed Partnership
- Community Action Center-General Fund
- Community Action Center-Bldg Fund
- HealthFinders Collaborative
- Hope Center
- Laura Baker School
- Northfield Area Family YMCA
- Northfield High School Angel Fund
- Rice County Humane Society
- Northfield TORCH Program
Historic contributions have been made to the following organizations:
2010: Northfield Healthy Community Initiative Mini-Grants Program
2009: HealthFinders Collaborative
2008: Thursday’s Table of the Northfield Community Action Center
2007: Service Learning Initiative of Northfield Public Schools
2006: Northfield Area Family YMCA
2005: Jeff Amerman Pavilion at Spring Creek Park
2004: Northfield’s Christmas Day Dinner for All and the Health Finders Network
2003: Community Action Center’s Permanent Supportive Housing Project
2002: Spring Creek Barrier Free Park
Brite SmilesCannon River Watershed PartnershipCommunity Action Center-General FundCommunity Action Center-Bldg FundHealthFinders CollaborativeHope CenterLaura Baker SchoolNorthfield Area Family YMCANorthfield High School Angel FundRice County Humane SocietyNorthfield TORCH Program
