Northlands Rescue Mission

To launch a program to help the working poor become more economically self-sufficient through life skills education and the Earned Income Tax Credit

The Chamber of Commerce Grand Forks and East Forks

To further the work of the Augmenting Leadership Committee and the Celebrating Success Committee

Grand Forks Public School District

To establish a children's international choral music festival, "Voices of the World" featuring song and dance instructors from different countries and cultures throughout the world