Author: Amanda Quam

Amanda serves as West Central Initiative’s Grants Officer. She works with funders and local communities and nonprofits to connect ideas and resources and drive meaningful change across the region.

Community | Generosity & Impact

Things Are Growing Inside and Out at the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes
ByAmanda Quam December 19, 2025March 3, 2026

The Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes, Inc., now has an outdoor classroom, a hydroponic farm, and endless opportunities for plants and youth to grow year-round! The Hydroponic Farm The hydroponic farm education program is a unique program that not only offers educational opportunities for the Boys & Girls Club members but also provides access to tasty, nutritious food. Youth have…

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Generosity & Impact

Farm Days: Grant Recipients Sow Seeds for the Future
ByAmanda Quam December 19, 2024March 3, 2026

Last summer, Rural Initiatives Strategist Kate Mudge and I had a “farm day” and visited several of our grantees in the Moorhead area. Here are a few examples showcasing how sustainability, education, and equity intersect in action across our region. Harvest Hope Farm Harvest Hope Farm is a kid’s dream, and every year, many lucky Moorhead…

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