Published October 30, 2012, 07:28 AM
Grant will help fire recovery
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently gave $10,000 to Northwest Community Action to aid Karlstad, Minn., after a fire this month.By: Forum Communications, The Jamestown Sun
KARLSTAD, Minn. — The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently gave $10,000 to Northwest Community Action to aid Karlstad, Minn., after a fire this month.
The city of Karlstad was damaged by a severe wildfire in early October. Several buildings suffered damage and a mandatory evacuation for part of the community was ordered.
The NWCA will provide vouchers for food, clothing, transportation and short-term housing rentals. The grant is being added to an additional $10,000 the NWCA is providing for emergency aid, bringing the total to $20,000.
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