Barstool Sports is a national media company that started a fundraiser to donate money to small businesses during the pandemic, and a local bar in Duluth was picked as a recipient.
We aren't always aware of the programs available to us through the City and the Government. But if you need help, you should really look into it, you'd be surprised what you find. In fact, since 1875, there has been the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in place that has provided local governments with resources to help people with low and moderate income.
The Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) recently awarded $6,070 in grants to five area nonprofit youth organizations. Grants were awarded to: Duluth Salvation Army Rookie Basketball Association ($3,000), Encounter Youth Center ($1,000), Positive Energy Outdoors ($570), Piedmont Youth Hockey Association ($1,100) and Two Harbors Kayak Festival ($400)...