Submitted Photo The Minot Area Community Foundation’s Give360 members gathered in downtown Minot on Tuesday for a ceremonial check, From left to right, top row, Natasha Christianson, Samantha Rasmusson, Tracy McCoy, Rachelle Kornkven, Karin Will, Dan Langemo, Jeri Langemo, Wendy Keller and Roger Reich; middle row: James McCoy, Troy Langmaack, Tyson Page, Mike Lucy, Dan Olson, Dave Rasmusson, Justin Ahmann and Tim Baumann; and front row, Cole Krueger, Sara Brentrup, Jessica Ackerman, Staci Kenney, Darla Miller, Ashley Werre, Krystal Butgereit, Tonia Vitko and Myles Barcomb.

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 Tuesday 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,” said Jason Zimmerman, president of the Minot Area Community Foundation. “Give360 is comprised of a dynamic and 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 and 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.