Current Projects
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income. Available to all children ages 0-5 living in Norman County, MN.
One Fund Drive ~ Serving Norman County
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Write one check, mark your favorite charities, and let Gary Cares do the rest.
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Some organizations on the list include:
Norman County Fire and Rescue Squads, community clubs, Norman Co. Historical & Genealogical Society, Norman Co. Victims Assistance, Hospice of RR Valley, and many others great organizations.
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Get Out & Play in the Gary Pines
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Gary Cares is working with the City of Gary, the Gary Lions, and individuals interested in sustaining the forest to establish trails, a memorial tree section, a chainsaw art walk, and a natural play space in the Gary Pines.
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The forest is a 160 acre property located on Highway 32 and 260th Ave. northwest of Gary. The land is owned by the city of Gary.
Shock & Awe Youth Philanthropy
Who trust students with the future of our region? We do.
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Gary Cares manages the grant funding for Shock & Awe youth philanthropy in Norman County.
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Students from Norman County East and Ada-Borup-West gather monthly during the school year to meet, discuss their vision for the county, process grant requests, and plan impactful community activities.
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Past Projects
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND PARTNERS​:​
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Partner of the Gary Community Club