BSU business and accounting students are once again offering free federal and state tax preparation and filing services, but this time, in a virtual format. According to a release, this free help is available to people who generally make less than $57,000 a year, as well as people with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking…
The VITA tax assistance program is planning on resuming this year, but due to COVID-19, some general guidelines have been put into place. According to a release, assistance will be available by appointment only. The taxpayer will bring in their paperwork, and meet with a volunteer who will then scan their documents. The clients will…
Great River Rescue is planning a remodel. According to a release, one of the dog shelters will be divided to provide an animal introduction room as well as an intake examination room. The introduction room will allow potential adopters to meet with animals in a home-style setting. “We are really excited about this project,” said…
D-S Beverages recently made a $12,000 donation to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota. According to a release, the generous donation was made possible through D-S Beverages’ October pink beer sales and pay it forward program. The donation is in support of the Edith Sanford Breast Center, and will enhance patient navigation and care…
On the fifth and final day of the “Week of Caring,” Fun Learning Friday focuses on the United Way of Bemidji Area’s work of education within the community. Adults and businesses are encouraged to discuss formal and informal education, a suggested family activity is to make a lava lamp with common household ingredients, and community…
The United Way of Bemidji Area’s Week of Caring continues today with “Turn a Page” Thursday, with a focus on the United Way’s work with literacy in the community. The United Way has partnered with Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library,” which distributes books to children from birth to age five, as well as “Serve Minnesota” that…
The third day of United Way of Bemidji Area’s Week of Caring is focused on senior citizens. For “Write a Card” Wednesday activities, adults are encouraged to have a discussion on how seniors may be isolated, perhaps now more than ever amid COVID-19 restrictions and risks. Families are encouraged to talk about senior family members…
Today is the second day of the United Way of Bemidji Area’s “Week of Caring.” Today, the theme is around food security and hunger. The week of caring is to encourage community members to learn more about the issues people in our community face, and those agencies and nonprofits that work to address those issues….
The United Way of Bemidji Area is encouraging community members to participate in socially-distanced projects and donation drives during the “Week of Caring” this week. With the week’s planned events, community members will be able to learn more about local United Way Partner Agencies and provide the opportunity to give back to those in need….
The 29th Annual Stuff A Truck Food Drive is underway. Sponsored by Marketplace Foods, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting & BemidjiNow.com, The Bemidji Pioneer and Bemidji Area Schools, the event is designed to fill the shelves of The Bemidji Community Food Shelf during the holiday season, which is generally a time of great demand. You will have…
