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Page 2: City of Elk River 2004 Request <br /> 3. Early Childhood Initiative: A recent study by the MN Children,Families and Learning showed that <br /> less and 50% of the children entering kindergarten were shown to be proficient in personal/social <br /> development,language/literacy, and mathematical thinking. Another report released by the Federal <br /> Reserve Bank of Minneapolis states that investing in children during their earliest years is one the most <br /> worthwhile economic investments we can make. Our Early Childhood Initiative brings early care and <br /> education to the forefront of effective and sustainable community planning. We believe that <br /> communities that choose to dedicate significant time, energy and resources to the care of their youngest <br /> children,will be communities that thrive. <br /> 4. Healthy Lakes and Rivers Partnership: This program builds the capacity of citizen leaders to <br /> develop and implement lake or river management plans. We provide grant support,training and <br /> technical assistance to volunteer leadership teams interested in managing our natural resources. <br /> 5. Technology Initiative: This program assists central Minnesota entrepreneurs launch emerging <br /> technology ventures and help established companies integrate proven productivity applications into their <br /> business operations and processes. We provide business financing and technical assistance. <br /> 6. Faith Based Initiatives: We have been giving significant grant support to collaborative faith <br /> community efforts to address such problems such as young homeless families with children, and elder <br /> and respite care for the frail elderly or those with disabilities. These programs engage volunteers in <br /> addressing needs in their communities and relieve the burden on the local non-profits. <br /> 7. Youth as Resources: This program is designed to engage youth and adults together on a board that <br /> makes funding decisions for other youth-led community service projects. <br /> We are requesting support of$5,000 from your City in 2004 based on the enclosed Minnesota State Statute <br /> 469.191. As in the past,gifts received between now and June 30,2007,will be matched dollar for dollar <br /> by The McKnight Foundation. Support of the Initiative Foundation leverages more dollars for your <br /> community. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Kathy Gaalswyk Connie Marcyes <br /> President Vice President of Donor Services <br /> PS: We are watching our budget just as you are and have decided to <br /> send only one full packet of information about the Initiative Foundation <br /> to the City Administrator. If you are a new councilmember,please ask <br /> to see that information if you need further explanation of our work. <br /> CENTRAL MINNESOTA'S <br /> INITIATIVE FUND <br /> 405 FIRST STREET SE <br /> LITTLE FALLS. MN 56345 <br /> PHONE: 320.632.9255 <br /> FAx: 320.632.9258 <br /> WWW.IFOI ND.ORG <br />