Members of Minden Fortnightly and members of the many organizations to which received donations.
Founded in 1910, Minden Fortnightly, a women’s service organization, continues to play a pivotal role in supporting programs that enhance the Carson Valley community and preserve the historic CVIC Hall.
Each year, the organization’s 35 members host a fundraiser and auction to support local initiatives.
This year, Minden Fortnightly distributed $22,000 across 34 programs that provide essential services to the community.
Recipients included Backpack Buddies, Between Horses and Humans, Boys and Girls Club, Carson Valley Arts Council, Carson Valley Community Theater, Carson Valley Food Closet, Carson Valley Health Foundation, Carson Valley Swim Center, Carson Valley Trails, Center for Hope and Healing, City of Refuge, Douglas Animal Welfare Group, Douglas County School District Nurses, Douglas County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue, Douglas High Hardship Fund, Douglas High School Psi Mu Sigma, East Fork Firefighter's Association, ESME - Educational Scholarship Memorial Establishment, Expand-Able Horizons, Family Support Council Abbey's Crossing, Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch, Friends of the Library, Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center, Moxy Up, Nevada Dance Company, Northern Nevada Honor Flight, Porch Movement, Project Prom, Project School Days, Suicide Prevention Network, Tahoe Youth and Family Services, The Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch Preserve, and Young at Heart.
In addition, Minden Fortnightly allocated $21,000 for scholarships for local students, an outreach fund to assist community members in need, a bed fund to provide beds and bedding for children without a place to sleep, and for maintenance and renovations at the CVIC Hall.
“The organization extends its heartfelt thanks to the community for their generous support, which makes these efforts possible,” members said.