Local nonprofit takes huge hit during pandemic
Between staffing, having to readjust with fundraisers, and having to buy a bunch of new COVID-19 safety supplies, Bear Creek Services says the pandemic has definitely taken a toll.
Posted: Mar 3, 2021 8:41 PM
Updated: Mar 4, 2021 6:17 AM
Posted By: Mary Peters
ROCHESTER, Minn. - One in three nonprofits are in jeopardy of not surviving, according to a study done by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.
KIMT News 3 spoke with Bear Creek Services about how the pandemic is impacting the nonprofit.
Between staffing, having to readjust with fundraisers, and having to buy a bunch of new COVID-19 safety supplies, Bear Creek Services says the pandemic has definitely taken a toll.
RPS high schools host virtual fundraisers
The funds raised will benefit Bear Creek Services, Rochester Women s Shelter, Dorothy Day House, Christmas Anonymous, and Paws and Claws.
Posted: Dec 14, 2020 6:03 PM
Posted By: Mary Peters
This year, schools needed to get a little more creative.
Typically, Mayo, Century, and John Marshall high schools are preparing for their pep rallies and dance offs to help raise money during the holiday season.
This year, everything is virtual. This past month I guess, we ve been really brainstorming to make this happen so there wasn t nothing, says Isabella Ostman, the senior class Vice President at John Marshall.