Posts Tagged ‘community capacity building’
Community Reflections
By Honor Schauland St Urho’s Day in Finland always makes me really happy. It’s the one day that I can think of where I get to see a whole lot of people that I care about, they are all usually happy, we all get a lot of hugs, and candy, the sun usually comes out,…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2024 Clair Nelson Vocational Scholarship Recipients!
We are excited to announce the 2024 Clair Nelson Vocational Scholarship Recipients! Rebecca Blaisdell of Two Harbors Business and Cosmetology at Northwood Technical College Tucker Bright of Two Harbors Business Carmen Carlson of Two Harbors Business at Lake Superior College Congratulations to these young folks! We wish them success in their future endeavors and hope that…
Read MoreHome Solutions Kicks off in Finland
By Mike Nikula (Finn), Outreach Coordinator With the ever-growing need for housing, Crystal Bay Township and Friends of Finland have gathered a diverse group of folks in the Finland area as a team that has dubbed itself “Finland Home Solutions.” After gathering input and participation through multiple public meetings and a community-wide survey, our goal…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2023 Clair Nelson Vocational Scholarship Recipients!
We are excited to announce the 2023 Clair Nelson Vocational Scholarship Recipients! Chase Hipple of Silver Bay Residential Electrician Certificate at Lake Superior College Samuel Peterson of Silver Bay Marine and Power Sports Technician at Alexandria Technical College Grayson Peterson of Two Harbors Electrical Lineworker Diploma at MN State Community and Technical College Ethan Swartout of…
Read MoreJob Posting: Finance Lead Position
Join the Leadership Team of the Friends of the Finland Community! Financial Lead Position Deadline to apply is March 20th, 2023. Friends of Finland is a vibrant nonprofit organization supporting a wide variety of community programs, and we have grown to where we are looking for a person with the business and financial expertise to…
Read MoreFinland Community Nature Childcare Scheduled to Open in February
At long last, the Finland Community Nature Childcare is scheduled to open this month! They are now taking registration for children ages 6 months to 7 years. Call Elli King at 218-220-8997, email finlandchildcare@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Finland-Community-Nature-ChildCare-110362037541575/ Friends of Finland incubated the childcare project as it has grown to become its own…
Read MoreArt of Hosting: World Class Collaborative Leadership Training in Finland, Minnesota
Finland has always accomplished community goals by working together. It’s part of how we have survived as a community. It’s why the Finland Co-op is still here after 108 years. It’s how the old Finn Hall was built. It’s how the old Rec Hall was moved to Finland from the Forest Center logging camp and…
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