Monday, August 10, 2015

To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $19,100 in grants to 10 deserving organizations within the area.

Receiving grants for quarter three are: Monroe Elementary School ($4,000), Leisure Education for Exceptional People ($2,000), House of Hope ($1,600), YWCA Mankato ($2,500), Arts Center of St. Peter ($1,500), City of LaSalle ($1,500), Mankato East High School Athletic Training ($2,000), The Miracle League of North Mankato ($2,000) and Mankato West Boys Hockey ($500). 

Mankato Clinic physicians provide the majority of the Foundation funding as a way to give back to the community by providing support to organizations which strive to improve health and wellness in the communities they serve. Since 2008, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has provided more than $1,203,775 in grants and scholarships to worthwhile organizations, programs and projects.

The 10 organizations that received quarter two funding are living out the Foundation’s mission with the work they do and the Mankato Clinic Foundation is proud to support them.

Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis and are considered through an application process. More information and applications can be found at mankatoclinic.com/Mankato-clinic-foundation. The next grant application deadline is Sept. 1, 2015.