Kato Sleep Out
KTOE (February 13, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye had a visit from our very own Maureen Gustafson and Erica from Connections Shelter. Take a listen to learn more about the shelter and the "Kato Sleep Out".
MAF Accepts Emy Frentz Arts Building to Create New Nonprofit Center for the Arts
Mankato, MN (January 18, 2023) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) is pleased to announce the charitable donation of the Emy Frentz Arts Guild building to their organization. The historic location is joining the Shared Spaces family to become an additional nonprofit center. To be named “Shared Spaces at Emy
Mankato Area Foundation given Emy Frentz Art Guild building
Mankato Free Press (January 18, 2023) — Members of Mankato’s vibrant arts community, at times, have had a tough time finding affordable venues for creating, performing and sharing ideas about their projects. Mankato Area Foundation will alleviate some of that space crunch by opening up its new downtown property for
Greater Mankato Inclusivity Study
KTOE (January 9, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye has Maureen and Rita in to talk about the Greater Mankato Inclusivity Study with Mankato Area Foundation and 11 partners from our public, private and nonprofit sectors, MAF has launched one of the largest community-led, mixed-method inclusivity studies
Help Teachers, Help Students fund to provide stipend to each MAPS elementary teacher
KEYC (December 14, 2022) — The Mankato Area Foundation says the Help Teachers, Help Students Fund reached its goal of raising over $40,000 to support teachers in the Mankato Area Public School District. The fund will provide a $200 stipend to every elementary school classroom teacher in grades K-5 including
Help Teachers, Help Children Fund Reaches $40,000 Goal
Mankato, MN (December 13, 2022) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) announced that the Help Teachers, Help Children Fund reached its goal of raising over $40,000 to support teachers in the ISD 77 School District. The fund will provide a $200 stipend to every elementary school classroom teacher in grades
Mankato Area Foundation grants record $2.4M for the year
Mankato Free Press (December 3, 2022) — The Mankato Area Foundation continues to grow its philanthropic presence, disbursing $2.4 million to local groups this year. “It was an unprecedented, record-breaking year,” said Nancy Zallek, president and CEO. “But it’s not an anomaly. There’s a special sauce in Mankato. The amount
Mustache Bash Ends Men’s Health Month
KEYC (November 30, 2022) — Since 2017, the Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund has engaged the community in bringing awareness of men’s health, especially cancer prevention and support for patients and their families. “Being able to support individuals who are going through the cancer journey,” wife of Jonathan Zierdt Ginger Zierdt