Cando Connection

On November 12, 2010, Ashley McMillan of WDAZ-TV, Devils Lake, ND, visited Cando to interview a number of Impact-Cando Connection Fund grant recipients. The news story ran on WDAZ-TV at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. You are able to view the video and more complete information on all grants awarded to date below to learn about the impact these grants are having on the City of Cando and the surrounding area.

Impact-Cando Connection Fund Grant Awards

"When somebody shares, everybody wins."

This page will be updated on a regular basis with grants awarded through the Impact-Cando Connection Fund.

Cando Area Food Pantry

Feeding Our Student Program - 2024/2025

$1,500.00

($75.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $75.00 Match, $500.00 designated by the 2024 CANDO Tender Heart GHD Drawing Winners Tom and Loralie Fritel and $250.00 designated by the 2024 CANDO Pioneer Hearts GHD Drawing Winners Pastor Bonnie and Tom Weaver.) Additional $6000.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for the Feeding Our Students Program ensuring that each North Star Public School student has adequate nutritional sources to succeed in school. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, and elementary students are able to use the BackPack Program for weekend meals. A food tote, filled with protein-rich items that can be easily picked up and eaten when needed, is made available to high school students during the school week. By providing sufficient nuitrition to students needed for their educational foundation, they can be successful in school and life, which benefits the child and the community.

Feeding Our Student Program - 2023/2024

$1,500.00

($85.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $85.00 Match and $500.00 designated by the 2023 CANDO Tender Heart GHD Drawing Winner Mary Martin.) Additional $830.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the Feeding Our Students Program ensuring that each North Star Public School student has adequate nutritional sources to succeed in school. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, and elementary students are able to use the BackPack Program for weekend meals. A food tote, filled with protein-rich items that can be easily picked up and eaten when needed, is made available to high school students during the school week. By providing sufficient nuitrition to students needed for their educational foundation, they can be successful in school and life, which benefits the child and the community.

BackPack Program - 2022/2023

$1,500.00
($190.00 designated during 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $190.00 Match.) Additional $1,120.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child who is in need has adequate nutritional sources to succeed in school. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but there is no local access to a prepared meal program over the weekend. This program provides food for the weekend, thereby securing sufficient nutrition needed for their educational foundation so they can be successful in school and life, which benefits the child and the community.

BackPack Program - 2021/2022

$1,500.00
($115.00 designated during 2021 Giving Hearts Day plus $115.00 Match, $500.00 designated by Cyndi Farbo, Farmers Union Insurance as the CANDO Pioneer Heart GHD Drawing Designation Winner, and $500.00 designated by Melissa St. Michaels as the CANDO Outside the Lines GHD Drawing Designation Winner.) Additional $270.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child who is in need has sufficient nutrition to succeed in school. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but they have no local access to a prepared meal program over the weekend. This program provides the nutritional resources needed for their educational foundation so they can be successful in school and life, which benefits the child and the community.

BackPack Program - 2020/2021

$2,000.00
($70.00 designated during 2020 Giving Hearts Day event plus $70.00 Match.) Additional $1,860.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child who is in need has sufficient nutrition to succeed in school. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but they have no local access to food over the weekend. This program provides the nutritional resources needed for their educational foundation so they can be successful in school and life, which benefits the child and community.

Food Purchases for Cando Area Food Pantry - 2019

$3,000.00
($620.00 designated during 2019 Giving Hearts Day event plus $620.00 Match). Additional $1,760.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for food purchases for the food pantry which will provide a consistent, well-balanced assortment of food and personal hygiene products to the clients of the Cando Area Food Pantry. This supports nutritional needs for children to learn, grow and be healthier, and helps adults to be healthier and more productive members of the community.

Food Purchases for Cando Area Food Pantry - 2018

$3,000.00
($1,050.00 designated during 2018 Giving Hearts Day plus $1,050.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by the Christian Fellowship Men's Church Group as the organization making a gift during the 2018 Giving Hearts Day Event that moved us over $200,000.00 raised since inception of the Impact-Cando Connection Fund.) Additional $400.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for food purchases for the food pantry which fills in the gaps of unavailable staple items from the primary source of shelf stable food in our region. This supports nutritional needs for children to learn, grow and be healthier, and helps adults to be healthier and more productive members of the community.

BackPack Program - 2017/2018

$2,000.00
($115.00 designated during 2017 Giving Hearts Day event plus $115.00 Match.) Additional $1,770.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child who is in need has sufficient nutrition on the weekend. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but they have no local access to food over the weekend. This program provides the nutritional resources needed for their educational foundation so they can be successful in school and life, which benefits the child and community.

BackPack Program - 2016/2017

$2,000.00
($75.00 designated during 2016 Giving Hearts Day event plus $75.00 Match.) Additional $1,850.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child who is in need has sufficient nutrition on the weekend. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but they have no local access to food over the weekend. This program provides the nutritional resources needed for their educational foundation so they can be successful in school and life.

BackPack Program - 2015/2016

$1,000.00
($70.00 designated during 2015 Giving Hearts Day event plus $70.00 Match.) Additional $860.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child who is in need has sufficient nutrition on the weekend. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but they have no local access to food over the weekend. This program provides the nutritional resources needed for their educational foundation so they can be successful in school and life.

BackPack Program - 2014/2015

$1,000.00
($60.00 designated during 2014 Giving Hearts Day event plus $60.00 Match.) Additional $880.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child in need has sufficient nutrition on the weekend. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but they have no local access to food over the weekend. This program provides the nutritional resources needed for their educational foundation so they can be successful in school and life.

BackPack Program - 2013/2014

$1,000.00
($100.00 designated during 2013 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match, $250.00 designated by the First 8 Teams Registered Drawing Winners Roddy Bergdahl, Charles Busche, Jim Eggl, and Rusty Papachek, $250.00 designated by Megan Gowan, Person Traveling the Farthest, and $250.00 designated by the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner The Gores Brothers – Pat, Jerry, and John Gores during the July 27, 2013 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $50.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child in need had sufficient nutrition on the weekend. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but they have no local access to food over the weekend. This program provided the nutritional resources needed for their educational foundation so they could be successful in school and life.

Winter Months Matching Contributions Campaign - 2011
$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This matching grant encouraged community support of the Cando Area Food Pantry during the winter months, when the population they serve increased, so that adequate food resources were available when assistance was requested.

Completion of Freezer Purchase, Signage, and Food Resources - 2010
$500.00
($250.00 designated by the First Place Gross Team of Kip Haugen, Tanner Jones, Rusty Papachek, and Bobby Reuter, and $250.00 designated by the winners of an additional drawing for a non-placing golf team of Charles Busche, Max Erdle, Pat Gores, Jerry Gores, and Max Piepkorn during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided funding for the completion of the purchase of a freezer for the Cando Area Food Pantry, which is a necessary piece of equipment for operation of the organization; signage which will direct potential families to the food pantry location; and food resources to provide balanced, healthy food stock for the food pantry.

Partial Purchase of Freezer - 2009

$200.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a freezer for the Cando Area Food Pantry, which is a necessary piece of equipment for operation of the organization.

BackPack Program - 2022/2023

$1,500.00
($190.00 designated during 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $190.00 Match.) Additional $1,120.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for the BackPack Program ensuring that each child who is in need has adequate nutritional sources to succeed in school. Many children utilize the school breakfast and lunch programs during the week, but there is no local access to a prepared meal program over the weekend. This program provides food for the weekend, thereby securing sufficient nutrition needed for their educational foundation so they can be successful in school and life, which benefits the child and the community.

Cando Arts Council

Cando Audi Theatre - Cando Audi Theatre Gallery Sign - 2024
$500.00

($125.00 designated during the 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $125.00 Match, and $250.00 designated by the 2024 CANDO Outside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner Betsy Steele - In Memory of Tom Steele.)

This grant will provide funding for the purchase of a new gallery sign to replace an old, outdated sign. Updating the sign will promote greater foot-traffic and awareness of the gallery, shows, and space. The Cando Arts Council runs the art gallery at the Cando Audi Theatre.

Cando Audi Theatre Entryway Flooring Installation Project - Year 2 - 2023
$500.00

($165.00 designated during the 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $165.00 match.) Additional $170.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the installation of suitable new flooring in the Cando Audi Theatre entryway that will stand the test of time, thereby addressing ongoing safety and aesthetic concerns.

Cando Audi Theatre Entryway Flooring Project - 2022
$500.00

This grant is a joint effort with the Cando Audi Theatre.

($25.00 designated during the 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $25.00 match, and $250.00 designated by Curtiss Mundahl, CANDO Inside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner.) Additional $200.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for suitable new flooring in the Cando Audi Theatre entryway that will stand the test of time, thereby addressing ongoing safety and aesthetic concerns.

Costume/Prop Room Upgrade - 2021
$500.00
($50.00 designated during the 2021 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 Match.) Additional $400.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the upgrade of the Costume/Prop Room at the Cando Audi Theatre making storage and preservation of items secure and easier to access.

Art Gallery Lighting Upgrade - 2020
$1,000.00
($50.00 designated during the 2020 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 Match.) Additional $900.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to replace the old fluorescent lighting in the gallery with brighter, cleaner lighting for classes and workshops that require detail work (pen/pencil/needlework, etc.) and reading printed materials for art club classes and meetings. This will alleviate eye strain, make the projects "truer" for the students and enchnace the attendees' experience as well as that of the presenter or instructors.

Replacement of Theatrical Scrim for Cando Audi Theatre Stage - 2019
$1,000.00
($250.00 designated by Curtiss Mundahl as the CANDO Pioneer Heart GHD drawing winner during Giving Hearts Day 2019, and $250.00 designated by the Oldest Female Golfer, Vee Erickstad, during the July 20, 2019 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $500.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for a new theatrical scrim for the Cando Audi Theatre stage, replacing the existing theatrical scrim, which is very old and cannot be repaired. The new theatrical scrim will provide a professional appearance, and will be used for stage productions, concerts, projection of backdrop, lighting and other special effects for programs. The Cando Arts Council promotes arts awareness and education to all residents in the Cando/Towner County area.

Cando Audi Theatre Kitchen Appliance Upgrade - 2018
$1,000.00
($125.00 designated during 2018 Giving Hearts Day event plus $125.00 Match, and $250.00 designated by Wilson's Body and Paint, Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner during the July 21, 2018 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $500.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of new appliances for the Cando Audi Theatre Kitchen, located off the gallery in the lower level of the building, replacing outdated appliances and improving the aesthetics and reliability of the appliances that will be used at art shows, receptions for programs at the theatre, as well as outside events hosted at the facility. The Cando Arts Council promotes arts awareness and education to all residents in the Cando/Towner County area.

Tigirlily Concert and Lyceum - 2017
$2,000.00
($500.00 designated by Logan Beck following the Run Cando Run! Event, $300.00 designated during Giving Hearts Day events, and $300 Match.) Additional $900.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to bring Tigirlily, a ND-based vocal duo with connections to Wolford, ND, now living in Nashville, TN, to Cando, ND for a school lyceum and evening concert at the Audi Theatre. The goal of the Cando Arts Council is to expose children and adults to these ND artists to demonstrate that no matter where you come from you can reach for and begin to achieve your dreams.

Cando Arts Council's Adult Musical - 2014
$1,500.00
($425.00 designated during the 2014 Giving Hearts Day event and $425.00 Match.) Additional $650.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the annual adult musical presented at the Audi Building in Cando.

Chickering Grand Piano Relocation and Repair - 2013

$1,500.00

($325.00 designated during 2013 Giving Hearts Day event, $500.00 designated by R.J. and Katie Miller-Cando Dairy Queen, as the donors who helped the Impact-Cando Connection Fund reach the $100,000.00 fundraising mark, $125.00 designated by Gerry Holien as the Oldest Female Golfer, and $250.00 designated by the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner The Gores Brothers – Pat, Jerry, and John Gores during the July 27, 2013 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $300.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the relocation and repair of the Chickering Grand Piano, used to accompany the children and adult musicals, high school productions, various musical concerts, and recitals. The Chickering Grand Piano is back home at the Audi for the 100^th year of the Audi Building, and will provide a wonderful, full, rich sound to enhance concerts and musicals, bringing more enjoyment to the pianist and the audience.

Cando Arts Council’s Children's Musical - 2011
$1,500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the annual children's musical presented at the Audi Building in Cando.

Assistance with Cando Arts Council’s Shared Electricity Expenses at The Audi Building - 2010
$1,500.00
($250.00 designated by the winner of a drawing from the 2010 Hole Sponsors, who was the Cando Greenhouse, during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,250.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for shared electricity costs (heat and lights) at the Audi Building in Cando, which will enable The Audi Building to remain open for the Council/Arts Center events throughout the year.

Assistance with Cando Arts Council’s Shared Electricity Expenses at The Audi Building - 2009
$1,500.00

($250.00 designated by Coy Papachek, Pat Papachek, Randy Papachek, and Rusty Papachek, who tied for First Place Gross Score Team during the July 4, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,250.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for shared electricity costs (heat and lights) at the Audi Building in Cando, which will enable The Audi Building to remain open for the Council/Arts Center events throughout the year.

Cando Audi Theatre Entryway Flooring Project - 2022
$500.00

This grant is a joint effort with the Cando Audi Theatre.

($25.00 designated during the 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $25.00 match, and $250.00 designated by Curtiss Mundahl, CANDO Inside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner.) Additional $200.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for suitable new flooring in the Cando Audi Theatre entryway that will stand the test of time, thereby addressing ongoing safety and aesthetic concerns.

Cando Baseball Association

Batting Cages and Backstop - 2024

$1,000.00

($100.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match, and $250.00 designated by 2024 CANDO Outside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner Betsy Steele - In Memory of Tom Steele.) Additional $550.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for completing the new cement-base batting cages and backstop, alleviating the ongoing water and mud problems on the field.

Field Renovation - 2023

$1,000.00

($15.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $15.00 Match.) Additional $970.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for renovation of the Cando baseball field, which includes sod and irrigation in the outfield, a new backstop, and two new cement base batting cages, alleviating the ongoing water and mud problems.

Updated Equipment and Protective Gear - 2022

$500.00

($50.00 designated during 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 Match.) Additional $400.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of new equipment and protective gear to keep players in the safest enviornment possible as they participate in Cando Baseball Association's programs.

Cando Baseball Field Batting Cage Addition - 2021

$500.00

($15.00 designated during the 2021 Giving Hearts Day event plus $15.00 Match.) Additional $470.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for an additional batting cage, including new netting, cables and protective screens, to accommodate the high number of baseball players in the program from Cando and the surrounding area.

Purchase of New Baseball Field Safety Equipment and Cando Baseball Field Outfield Renovation - 2019

$3,000.00

($20.00 designated during 2019 Giving Hearts Day event plus $20.00 Match.) Additional $2,960.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of new baseball field safety equipment, and renovation of the outfield at the Cando Baseball Field, to keep players safe and provide a more comfortable surface for playing as they participate in Cando Baseball Association's programs.

Updated Equipment and Protective Gear - 2018

$1,000.00

($25.00 designated during 2018 Giving Hearts Day event plus $25.00 Match, and $250.00 designated by the First Place Gross Team of Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote during the July 21, 2018 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $700.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of new equipment and protective gear to keep players safe as they participate in Cando Baseball Association's programs.

Completion of Fencing Upgrade to North Fence - 2017

$1,000.00

($250.00 designated by the First Place Gross Team of Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote, $200.00 designated by the team of Braydon Gourneau, Logan Lund, Tim Smith, and Matt Swanson, $200.00 designated by the team of Jacob Hagler, Tanner Komrosky, Sarah Pederson, and Val Pederson, $200.00 designated by the team of Jon Bayman, Brent Kurtti, Lori Kurtti, and Kathy Skramstad during the July 22, 2017 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $150.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the completion of the fencing upgrade on the north side of the baseball diamond, by working with volunteers and youth, fostering their understanding of teamwork to reach a common goal.

MN Twins Match Grant for New Dugouts and Field/Fencing Improvements - 2016

$1,000.00

Awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial required match funding for the MN Twins Grant secured to build new dugouts and field/fencing improvements, and by working with volunteers and youth, fostering their understanding of teamwork to reach a common goal.

Program Operational Costs and Maintenance Expenses - 2015

$1,000.00

($250.00 designated by the Non-Placing Team Drawing Winners - Gerry Holien, Duane Holien, Rick Holien and Kent Haugen, during the July 18, 2015 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $750.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for program operational costs and maintenance expenses, and the participants with safe equipment and fields.

Program Operational Costs and Maintenance Expenses - 2014

$500.00

($25.00 designated during the 2014 Giving Hearts Day event plus $25.00, and $250.00 designated by Doug Eggl, Matt, Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote, First Place Gross Team during the July 19, 2014 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $200.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for program operational costs and maintenance expenses, and the participants with safe equipment and fields.

Program Operational Costs and Maintenance Expenses - 2013

$500.00

($250.00 designated by the First 8 Teams Registered Drawing Winners Roddy Bergdahl, Charles Busche, Jim Eggl, and Rusty Papachek at the July 27, 2013 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for program operational costs and maintenance expenses, and the participants with safe equipment and fields.

Program Operational Costs and Maintenance Expenses - 2012
$500.00
($500.00 designated by Tanner Komrosky, Jacob Hagler, Matt Swanson, and Darren Young, First Place Net Team during the July 21, 2012 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided funding for program operational costs and maintenance expenses, and the participants with safe equipment and fields.

Program Operational Costs and Maintenance Expenses - 2011
$2,750.00
($250.00 designated by Charles Busche, Oldest Male Golfer, $250.00 designated by Roddy Bergdahl, Terry Ellingson, Elliott Hitt, and Gary Hitt, First Place Net Score Team, and $250.00 designated by Zack Kennedy, Tanner Komrosky, Jesse Vote, and Kodie Vote, Non-Placing Team Drawing Winner, on June 18, 2011.) Additional $2,000.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for program operational costs and maintenance expenses, and the participants with safe equipment and fields.

Updated Equipment and Protective Gear - 2022

$500.00

Can-Do Senior Citizens, Inc.

Bus Barn Expansion - 2024

$500.00

($100.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match.) Additional $300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will be used for partial funding to expand the bus barn that houses the Can-Do Senior Citizens, Inc.'s vehicles. With the recent delivery of the third transportation vehicle, the bus barn is too small to safely house the three vehicles now in service to the Towner County area, which provide on-demand service to any destination in North Dakota.

Purchase of Expansion Van - Mid-Sized Vehicle - Year 2 - 2023

$2,500.00

($730.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $730.00 Match, $500.00 designated by CANDO Caring Heart Individual/Family GHD Drawing Winner Rep. Kathy Frelich, and $500.00 designated by CANDO Inside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner Kathy Cartwright.) Additional $40.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will be used for partial funding of the Can-Do Senior Citizens, Inc.'s new expansion van - mid-sized vehicle project. The new 8-passenger ADA accessible van will enable safe, reliable, expanded transit options for residents in the Towner County area as they provide on-demand service to any destination in North Dakota.

Purchase of Expansion Van - Mid-Sized Vehicle - 2022

$600.00

($30.00 designated during Giving Hearts Day events plus $30.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by Craig Agneberg, CANDO Outside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner.) Additional $40.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant was used for partial funding of the Can-Do Senior Citizens, Inc.'s new expansion van - mid-sized vehicle project. The new 8-passenger ADA accessible van will enable safe, reliable, expanded transit options for residents in the Towner County area as they provide on-demand service to any destination in North Dakota.

"Let's Keep the Wheels on the Bus Going 'Round and 'Round Match Grant and Addendum - 2014

$3,000.00 and $1,000.00

(Initial $160.00 designated and $160.00 matched for the new mini-bus purchase during 2014 Giving Hearts Day Event. Subsequent Addendum designation of $250.00 by Gerry Holien, Oldest Female Golfer during the July 19, 2014 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament, and $702.00 designated by Logan Beck from the August 1, 2014 Run Cando Run! 5K Walk/Run Event.) Additional $2,680.00 for the initial match and $48.00 for the subsequent Addendum awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant was used for partial funding of the Can-Do Senior Citizens, Inc.'s new mini-bus project for the Cando Public Transit. The new 14-passenger ADA accessible mini-bus replaced the existing 2002 mini-bus due to age and mileage. The new vehicle enables safe, reliable transit for residents in the Towner County area.

Cando Arts Council / City of Cando / Cando Audi Theatre

Cando Audi Theatre Entryway Flooring Project - 2022
$500.00

This grant is a joint effort with the Cando Arts Council.

($250.00 designated by Curtiss Mundahl, CANDO Inside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner during 2022 Giving Hearts Day event.) Additional $250.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for suitable new flooring in the Cando Audi Theatre entryway that will stand the test of time, thereby addressing ongoing safety and aesthetic concerns.

Cando Audi Theatre Concession Room Floor and Menu Board Replacement - 2019

$1,000.00

($250.00 designated by Curtiss Mundahl as the CANDO Pioneer Heart GHD drawing winner during 2019 Giving Hearts Day event.) Additional $750.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the replacement of the replacement of the Concession Room floor, and the purchase of a flat screen TV to be used as a menu board and to promote coming events and movies at the Cando Audi Theatre.

Cando Audi Theatre Kitchen Upgrade - 2018

$1,000.00

($100.00 designated during 2018 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match, and $250.00 designated by Wilson's Body and Paint as the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner during the July 21, 2018 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $550.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the replacement of the sink, counter, cupboards and other surface areas, as deemed necessary and within budget, for the Cando Audi Theatre Kitchen, located off the gallery in the lower level of the buiding, improving the aesthetics of the food preparation area that will be used at art shows, receptions for programs at the theatre, as well as outside events hosted at the facility.

Concession Room Cupboards and Countertop - 2017

$1,200.00

($500.00 designated by Midco as the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner during the July 22, 2017 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $700.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding to purchase cupboards and additional countertop, so food products are not sitting on the ground and are stored securely in the cupboards out of sight. The additional countertop will allow service of customers more quickly and efficiently.

City of Cando / Cando Audi Theatre

Projector Room Air Conditioning - 2013

$500.00

($500.00 designated by R.J. and Katie Miller-Cando Dairy Queen, as the donors who helped the Impact-Cando Connection Fund reach the $100,000.00 fundraising mark.)

This grant was used for partial funding to complete the purchase and installation of air conditioning equipment for the projector room at the Cando Audi Theatre, which needed to have a maintained room temperature for the new digital equipment to run consistently and efficiently.

Digital Conversion Project Match Grant and Addendum - 2012

$2,500.00 and $500.00

Initial $2,500.00 grant awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Advisory Board. (Subsequent addendum designation of $250.00 by Gerry Holien, Oldest Female Golfer and $250.00 by the winners of an additional drawing for a non-placing golf team of Brad Bergdahl, Roddy Bergdahl, Mitch Elsperger, and Bryan Haugen, during the July 21, 2012 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.)

This grant was used for partial funding to complete the Cando Audi Theatre's Digital Conversion Project. The upgrade to a digital format for films was due to a major change in the film industry, which necessitated the conversion.

City of Cando / Cando Community Library

Large Print Book Collection Expansion Project - 2024

$500.00

($100.00 designated through 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match.) Additional $300.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding to expand the large print book collection of the library for patrons who prefer to read books in that format, an outreach program to provide books for residents of the Towner County Living Center, and which will be available for patrons utilizing the Cando Community Library.

Book Collection Expansion Project - 2023

$1,500.00

($65.00 designated through 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $65.00 Match, and $1,000.00 designated by Gabrielle Miller, $300,000 Fundraising Mark Reached GHD Drawing Winner.) Additional $370.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to complete an expansion of the book collection in four sections of the library, thereby enhancing options available for patrons utilizing the Cando Community Library.

Cando Community Library Reorganization Project - 2022
$600.00

($50.00 designated through 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by First United Bank [formerly Ramsey National Bank], CANDO Pioneer Heart GHD Drawing Winner.)

This grant provided partial funding to complete a reorganization of the library, including the purchase of an additional shelving unit, a laptop to accommodate the new scanning system which will facilitate the placement of barcodes on all books resulting in easier and faster check out, and associated supplies to complete the reorganization project. Following the reorganization, the laptop will be used by the library secretary and treasurer to retain important library documents and financial programs.

Overdrive Consortium - 2021
$500.00

($190.00 designated through 2021 Giving Hearts Day event plus $190.00 Match.) Additional $120.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to launch the Overdrive Consortium system allowing patrons to access more literature resources by checking out books online.

Summer Reading Program - 2020
$1,400.00

($200.00 designated through 2020 Giving Hearts Day event plus $200.00 Match, $500.00 designated by Nichole Fritel as the CANDO Caring Heart Family/Individual Giving Hearts Day Winner, and $500.00 designated by Robert Delorme as the CANDO Outside the Lines Giving Hearts Day Drawing Winner.)

This grant provided partial funding for the Summer Reading Program to reach youth in Towner County and provide them with reading materials and fun activities to do throughout the summer.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program - 2019
$1,000.00

($100.00 designated through 2019 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match.) Additional $800.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program that mails free, high quality books to children from birth until they begin school, regardless of income. The goal is to provide books to youth in Towner County that might not otherwise have access.

Replacement of Patron Workstations - 2018
$1,000.00

($225.00 designated through 2018 Giving Hearts Day event and $225.00 Match, and $250.00 designated by Cecil Reid, Oldest Male Golfer during the July 21, 2018 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to replace four patron workstations and upgrade the wireless router. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Permanent Shelving for Non-Fiction Room - 2017
$1,000.00

($220.00 designated through 2017 Giving Hearts Day event and $220.00 Match.) Additional $560.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to replace the shelving in the Non-Fiction Room to provide a uniform set of shelves in the Cando Community Library. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Replacement of Patron Computer Stations - 2016

$1,400.00

($1,000.00 designated by Hazel Krack as the 1,000th gift giver and $200.00 designated through the 2016 Giving Hearts Day event plus $200.00 Match.)

This grant provided partial funding to replace the current study carrels with small and newer units. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Permanent Shelving - 2015
$1,000.00

($220.00 designated through 2015 Giving Hearts Day event plus $220.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by the First Place Gross Team of Dale Axvig, Charlie Busche and Coy Papachek during the July 18, 2015 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $60.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to gradually replace the shelving, providing a uniform set of shelves in the Cando Public Library. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Librarian Workstation - Part 2 - 2014

$500.00

($175.00 designated through 2014 Giving Hearts Day event plus $175.00 Match.) Additional $150.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to complete a new librarian workstation, providing an opportunity to better organize that area of the library. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Librarian Workstation - 2013

$500.00

($75.00 designated through 2013 Giving Hearts Day event plus $75.00 Match.) Additional $350.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to begin the purchase of a new librarian workstation, providing an opportunity to better organize that area of the library. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Children and Teens in the Library - 2012

$5,800.00

This grant was awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board Members, made possible through the efforts of Hannah Alto, and the generous mentors and donors who supported her efforts to improve the Cando Community Library.

This grant was used for the Cando Community Library in three areas, including new shelves constructed for the Children and Teens’ Rooms; weekly reading program activities for the summer with supplies and prizes purchased for the program; and a Homework/Reading Room for teens. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Improvements to Permanent Fixtures - 2011
$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to be used by the Cando Community Library to make improvements to the permanent fixtures (shelving) for the facility. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Improvements to Permanent Fixtures - 2009
$200.00
($200.00 designated by Avis Keller, the Oldest Female Golfer during the July 4, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided partial funding to be used by the Cando Community Library to make improvements to the permanent fixtures (shelving) for the facility. The Cando Community Library is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

Replacement of a Public Terminal - 2008
$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant replaced one public terminal (computer) at the Cando Community Library. The public terminal is available to the community, as well as anyone visiting or passing through the city.

City of Cando / Cando Fire Department

Purchase of Bunker Gear Set - 2024

$500.00

($50.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 Match.) Additional $400.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for the purchase of a set of Bunker Gear. This type of equipment has an expiration date, and many of the sets the Cando Fire Department are using are outdated.

Flir K65 Thermal Imager - 2023

$500.00

($50.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 match.) Additional $400.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a Flir K65 Thermal Imager, allowing firefighters to see more clearly in the harshest environments, maneuver more strategically, stay better oriented, and find victims in a fire faster.

SIRN2020 Plan for Interoperable Communications - 2022

$6,250.00

($3,000.00 designated during 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $3,000.00 Match and $250.00 designated by Travis Pederson as the CANDO Tender Heart Giving Hearts Day Drawing Winner.)

This grant provided partial funding for the upgrade of radios for the Cando Fire Department and 14 surrounding township vehicles as part of the North Dakota statewide SIRN2020 Plan. All agencies statewide will be upgrading to the new 800 MHz system which will greatly improve communications within the fire departments and across the State of North Dakota.

High Pressure Water Pump - 2021 - Amended Project: New Bunker Gear

$500.00

($25.00 designated during 2021 Giving Hearts Day event plus $25.00 Match.) Additional $450.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant originally provided partial funding for the purchase of a high pressure water pump which would have provide valuable assistance for the Cando Fire Department when fighting grass and other fires, but the high pressure pump was ordered as equipment on a new fire department vehicle, so the grant was used to purchase new bunker gear for use by new members of the fire department.

Purchase of Bunker Gear Set - Year 2 - 2020

$1,800.00

($100.00 designated during 2020 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by James and Valerie Howard as the CANDO Tender Heart Giving Hearts Day Drawing Winners.) Additional $1,100.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of a set of Bunker Gear. This type of equipment has an expiration date, and because many of the sets the Cando Fire Department is using are outdated, it hinders them from participating in training exercises.

Purchase of Bunker Gear Set - 2019

$1,800.00

($100.00 designated during 2019 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match.) Additional $1,600.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of a set of Bunker Gear. This type of equipment has an expiration date, and because many of the sets the Cando Fire Department is using are outdated, it hinders them from participating in training exercises.

Grassland Fire Protection Boots - 2018

$1,500.00

($100.00 designated during 2018 Giving Hearts Day event and $100.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by the Christian Fellowship Men's Church Group as the organization making a gift during the 2018 Giving Hearts Day Event that moved us over $200,000.00 raised since inception of the Impact-Cando Connection Fund plus a $500.00 Match.) Additional $300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of Grassland Fire Protection Boots to replace existing boots that are 30 years old. The new boots will provide greater protection and better fitting foot wear for those serving with the Cando Fire Department.

Grass/Range Fire Attack Vehicle - 2017

$2,000.00

($20.00 designated during 2017 Giving Hearts Day event and $20.00 Match, $250.00 designated by Person Traveling the Farthest, Cecil Reid, and $200.00 designated by Kyle Altendorf, Brannon Noll, Tyler Noll, and Tyler Olsen during the July 22, 2017 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,510.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a Grass/Range Fire Attack Vehicle to replace current vehicle which is unreliable in fighting grass/range fires. Nearly 80% of the Cando Fire Department fire calls deal with out-of-control grass fires. This vehicle will also handle rough terrain to address those fires.

Purchase of Federal Signal FCH Controller - 2016

$2,950.00

($250.00 designated by Nicole Holien Flowers and Darren Mund, Best Dressed Duo, $250.00 designated by Gerry Holien, Oldest Female Golfer, $250.00 designated by Nick Berglund, Keith Dammen, Quinton Dammen, and Dustin Sackenreuter, Non-Placing Team Drawing Winners, and $500.00 designated by Premier Wealth Management Group, Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner during the July 23, 2016 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,700.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase and installation of a Federal Signal FCH Controller, a digital system that will speed up time calling the fire hall to set off the city-wide fire alarm, facilitating text messaging to alert each fire department member of an incoming emergency call, and providing cell phone contact to fire department volunteers living and working in town or rural areas.

City of Cando / Cando Golf Club

Clubhouse Storage Closet Floor Repair - 2024

$1,000.00

($50.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by Cando Home and Hardware - Jayson and Jessica Knutson, 2024 CANDO Strength in Numbers GHD Drawing Winners.) Additional $400.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for the clubhouse storage closet floor to be raised and repaired, due to the weight of the supplies and gaming machines located in that area, and will provide a more stable and safe environment.

Cando Pavilion Renovation - 2024

$2,000.00

($1,350.00 designated from donations received by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund.) Additional $650.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for the renovation of the Cando Pavilion building located on the Towner County Fairgrounds, restoring the historical facility, built in 1919, to a safe, usable space that is secure and protected from the elements.

Locker Room Remodel - 2023

$1,000.00

($200.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $200.00 match, and $250.00 designated by Sig and Bella Bjornstad, CANDO Pioneer Heart GHD Drawing Winners.) Additional $350.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the remodeling of the locker room area at the Cando Golf Course, creating a more spacious and secure locker room, as well as better storage for supplies at the clubhouse.

Hole 1 Drain Tile Project - 2022

$500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the addition of drain tile on Hole 1 to accommodate the drainage of excess water that stands on the fairway, allowing the entire hole to be playable into the future.

Clubhouse Renovation - 2021

$500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the renovation of the clubhouse, including replacing siding, windows, doors and refreshing the bathrooms. The renovation will provide an updated building and area for events and golf course patrons into the future.

Gazebo Project - 2020

$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to clean up the old clubhouse area, which will allow snow to move through, making the opening of the golf course in the spring easier and to build a gazebo. Additional goals include installation of a permanent propane line to fuel the grills, as well as extending the patio to provide an area for additional seating.

Window Replacement on North Side of Clubhouse - 2019

$2,000.00

($50.00 designated through 2019 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 Match, $250.00 designated by the Youngest Female Golfer Elle Nicholas, and $250.00 designated by the Youngest Male Golfer Drew Nicholas during the July 20, 2019 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,400.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to replace the seasonal windows with more durable, permanent windows on the north side of the clubhouse, providing increased protection of the newly-renovated area of the bar throughout the year.

Locker Area Conversion - 2018

$2,000.00

($250.00 designated by Youngest Female Golfer Melanie Haugen, $250.00 designated by First Place Gross Team Winners Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote, and $500.00 designated by the First Place Net Team Winners of Brent Heisler, Johnny Heisler, Cecil Reid and Anthony Wentz during the July 21, 2018 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,000.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to demolish the old metal clubhouse and renovate the old bar area in the existing clubhouse into a new locker area.

Automated Watering System Upgrade - 2017

$2,000.00

($250.00 designated by Oldest Male Golfer, Cecil Reid, $250.00 designated by First Place Gross Team Winners Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote, $500.00 designated by the First Place Net Team Winners of Nick Berglund, Keith Dammen, Quinton Dammen, and Dustin Sackenreuter, $200.00 designated by Brad Bergdahl, Charles Busche, Jay Johnson, and Cecil Reid, $200.00 designated by Bryan Haugen, Lavonne Haugen, Melanie Haugen, and Dan Wahl, $200.00 designated by Michelle Gibbens, Wade Hendrickson, Dr. Lana Nicholas, and Chad Staus, $200.00 designated by Lora Boice, Dustin Kuchar, Brooks Slaubaugh, Kim Slaubaugh, and $200.00 designated by Dale Axvig, Brent Heisler, Johnny Heisler and Don Wick during the July 22, 2017 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $500.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to upgrade the watering system to an automated watering system, which will save ongoing manual labor costs throughout the golf season for the Cando Golf Course.

Update of Exterior Sign-in Stand - 2016

$2,000.00

($250.00 designated by Mike Sims, Best Dressed Golfer, $250.00 designated by First Place Net Team of Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote, and $500.00 designated by the First Place Gross Winners First State Bank of Cando Team of Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky during the July 23, 2016 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,000.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the upgrade of the exterior sign-in stand at the Cando Golf Course, making it more attractive and providing course access during limited hours at the clubhouse.

Clubhouse Improvement Project - 2015

$1,500.00

($250.00 designated by Charlie Busche, Oldest Male Golfer, $250.00 designated by Mike Sims, Best Dressed Golfer, $250.00 designated by Lucas Holien, Person Traveling the Farthest, $250.00 designated by N2N Matters, Inc. as the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner, and $500.00 designated by the First Place Gross Winners First State Bank of Cando Team of Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky during the July 18, 2015 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided funding for continued interior improvement of the Cando Golf Course clubhouse, including adding a counter on the clubhouse side for an area to pay green fees and cart rent, new flooring, new paint and upgrades to the kitchen.

Overall Course Improvement Project - 2014

$2,000.00

($250.00 designated by Ron Teubner, Oldest Male Golfer, and $250.00 designated by Jeff Sivertson, Person Traveling the Farthest, during the July 19, 2014 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,500.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for purchase and installation of new flags, yardage markers, garbage cans, and other associated items to improve the overall appearance of the Cando Golf Course.

Concrete Patio Project - 2012 and 2013

$5,000.00

2012 - ($250.00 designated by the First Place Gross Score Team, whose members were Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote, and $250.00 designated by Bernie Schommer, Oldest Male Golfer during the July 21, 2012 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $2,000.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

2013 – ($250.00 designated by Charles Busche, Oldest Male Golfer, $500.00 designated by the First Place Gross Score Team, whose members were Barry Heisler, Brent Heisler, Johnny Heisler, and Coy Papachek, $250.00 designated by the First 8 Teams Registered Drawing Winners Roddy Bergdahl, Charles Busche, Jim Eggl, and Rusty Papachek, and $250.00 designated by the Non-Placing Team Drawing Winners Jacob Heisler, Austin Howard, Kale Miller, and Anthony Wentz, sponsored by Cando Farmers Grain & Oil and Lisa Gibbens, at the July 27, 2013 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $1,250.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the concrete patio construction making the patio area safe for golfers and others using the course.

Cando Golf Course Entrance Sign Landscaping and Tee Box Sign Maintenance - 2011
$800.00
($500.00 designated by Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky, First Place Gross Score Team, and $250.00 designated by Roddy Bergdahl, Terry Ellingson, Elliott Hitt, and Gary Hitt, First Place Net Score Team on June 18, 2011.) Additional $50.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for purchase and installation of shrubs around the base of the new entrance sign and vinyl sleeves for the new tee box signs to make them maintenance free.

Cando Golf Course Improvements - 2010
$900.00
($500.00 designated by Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky, First Place Net Score Team on June 12, 2010.) Additional $400.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for purchase and installation of a new maintenance free, powder-coated sign at the entrance to the Cando Golf Course.

Cando Golf Course Improvements - 2009
$2,350.00
($400.00 designated by Cecil Reid, the Oldest Male Golfer and who tied for Golfer Traveling the Farthest on July 3, 2009; $200.00 designated by Bob Keller, the July 4, 2009 Oldest Male Golfer; $500.00 designated Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky, and $250.00 designated by Coy Papachek, Pat Papachek, Randy Papachek, and Rusty Papachek, who tied for First Place Gross Score Team on July 4, 2009.) Additional $1,000.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for purchase and installation of tee box signage, tee box markers, and construction of a new Ladies Tee Box for Hole #9.

Cando Area Youth Golf Tournament - 2008
$400.00
($200.00 designated by Gerry Holien, the Oldest Golfer during the 2008 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $200.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the annual tournament held to promote golf etiquette and the enjoyment of golf as a life-long sport among Cando area youth ages five to eighteen.

All Seasons Arena

City of Cando / Cando Hockey Arena

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2024

$500.00

($25.00 designated during the 2024 Giving Hearts Day Event, plus a $25.00 Match.) Additional $450.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide funding for the management of the 2024 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows youth from the Cando and surrounding area to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2023

$500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the management of the 2023 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows youth from the Cando and surrounding area to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2022

$500.00

($250.00 designated by Travis Pederson, CANDO Tender Heart GHD Drawing Winner.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the management of the 2022 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows youth from the Cando and surrounding area to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2021

$500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the management of the 2021 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows youth from the Cando and surrounding area to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2020

$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the management of the 2020 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows youth from the Cando and surrounding area to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2019

$1,000.00

($250.00 designated by Jeremiah Hill, Brandon Howard, Regan Reule, and Kade Wanzek, the Non-Placing Team Drawing Winners during the July 20, 2019 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $750.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the management of the 2019 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows youth from the Cando and surrounding area to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2018

$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the management of the 2018 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows youth from the Cando and surrounding area to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2017

$1,000.00

($250.00 designated by N2N Matters as the 2015 Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner during the July 18, 2015 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament, and $250.00 designated by the First Place Net Team of Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote during the July 23, 2016 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $500.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the management of the 2017 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows an opportunity for youth to participate in the program for a minimal expense.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2014

$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the management of the 2014 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows an opportunity for youth to participate in the program for a minimal expense.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2013

$1,000.00

($100.00 designated during 2013 Giving Hearts Day Event, $500.00 designated by R.J. and Katie Miller-Cando Dairy Queen, as the donors who helped the Impact-Cando Connection Fund reach the $100,000.00 fundraising mark, and $250.00 designated by the First Place Net Team of Shannon Dennis, Fritz Fritel, Tom Fritel, and Joe Nicholas during the July 27, 2013 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $150.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the management of the 2013 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged

kids to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program and Addendum - 2012
$1,000.00 and $250.00
Initial $1,000.00 grant awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Advisory Board. (Subsequent addendum designation of $250.00 by Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl and Jesse Vote, First Place Gross Score Team, during the July 21, 2012 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided partial funding for the management of the 2011-2012 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged

kids to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters - Partial Purchase of Zamboni Ice Resurfacing/Grooming Machine - 2011
$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a Zamboni ice resurfacing/grooming machine for the City of Cando Hockey Arena and their youth and general public ice activities.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2010
$1,000.00
($250.00 designated by Kip Haugen, who tied for the Golfer Traveling the Farthest Distance for the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $750.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the management of the 2010-2011 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged kids to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2009
$200.00
($200.00 designated by Kip Haugen, who tied for the Golfer Traveling the Farthest Distance for the July 3, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided partial funding for the management of the 2009-2010 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing additional equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged kids to participate in the program.

Cando Hockey Boosters Youth Hockey Program - 2008
$700.00
($200.00 designated by Kip Haugen, the Golfer Traveling the Farthest Distance for the 2008 Cando Connection Golf Tournament; and $500.00 by Jerry Gores, Pat Gores, Patrick Gores, Max Erdle, and Sam Demarais who were the First Place Gross Division Team during the 2008 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided funding for the management of the 2008-2009 Cando Youth Hockey Program, including furnishing all equipment, except skates and sticks, which allows underprivileged kids to participate in the program.

City of Cando / Cando Park Board

Cando All Seasons Arena Roof Repair - 2024

$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding to repair leaks in the Cando All Seasons Arena roof, making it safer and more enjoyable for the people using the facility into the future.

Cando Swimming Pool Deck Repair Project - Year 2 - 2023

$5,100.00

($2,550.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day Event and $2,550.00 match.)

This grant provided partial funding to complete repairs of the pool deck, which is in poor condition, with new decking making it safe for the people using the facility in the future.

Cando Swimming Pool Deck Repair Project - 2022

$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to start repairs of the pool deck, which is in poor condition, with new decking making it safe for the people using the facility in the future.

Cando Swimming Pool Renovation - 2021

$7,000.00

($3,000.00 designated during 2021 Giving Hearts Day and $3,000.00 match, $500.00 designated by Entre Nous Club as the winner of the CANDO Strength in Numbers Giving Hearts Day Designation Award, and $500.00 designated by Sue and Ken Grande as the winners of the CANDO Tender Heart Giving Hearts Day Drawing Designation Award.)

This grant provided partial funding to complete repairs at the pool, including fixing pool leaks, and installing lining in both pools to remove the caulking joint permanently so repairs will be minimal in the future.

Shingles Replacement on Cando Park Shelter - 2019

$1,000.00

($250.00 designated by Kip Haugen, as the Person Traveling the Farthest during the July 20, 2019 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $750.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the shingles to be replaced on the Cando Park Shelter with tin, providing a safer, more durable, better looking roof for people in the Cando/Towner County and surrounding area utilizing the park.

New Cando Park Bathrooms - 2019

$4,000.00

($1,000.00 designated during 2019 Giving Hearts Day event plus $1,000 Match, $500.00 designated by the Entre Nous Club as the CANDO Strength in Numbers GHD Winner, $500.00 designated by Stephanie Smith as the CANDO Tender Heart GHD Drawing Winner, $250.00 designated by Johnny Heisler as the Youngest Male Golfer, and $250.00 designated by Cecil Reid as the Person Traveling the Farthest during the July 21, 2018 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $500.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the Cando Park newly constructed handicap accessible bathrooms creating a better overall experience for people in the Cando/Towner County and surrounding area utilizing the park.

Cando Band Stand Restoration Project Match Grant - 2018

$5,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the restoration of the Cando Band Stand, including removal and replacement of all unusable materials within the structure, lowering the side walls to make people inside the structure visible, adding electric service for the structure, moving the band stand to the Cando City Park and placing it on a cement slab. The restored Cando Band Stand will enhance the experience for people utilizing the Cando City Park for events and gatherings.

Remodel of Cando Hockey Arena Bathrooms - 2017

$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the remodel of three of the Cando Hockey Arena bathrooms creating a better overall experience for people in the Cando/Towner County and surrounding area utilizing the facility.

Swimming Pool Repairs Project - 2016

$1,000.00

($475.00 designated during 2016 Giving Hearts Day event and through other donations and $475.00 Match of the GHD and other gifts.) Additional $50.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial repairs to the pool, painting the bath house and repairs of cracks in the pool deck, creating a more enjoyable experience for people in the Cando and Towner County area utilizing the facility.

New Handicap Accessible Picnic Table Project - 2015

$500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of a new handicap accessible picnic table for the Cando City Park, which is utilized by organizations, groups, churches and families in the Cando and Towner County area.

New Picnic Tables Project - 2014

$500.00

($500.00 designated by Logan Beck from the August 1, 2014 Run Cando Run! 5K Walk/Run Event.)

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of two new picnic tables for the Cando City Park, which is utilized by organizations, groups, churches and families in the Cando and Towner County area.

Swimming Pool Project - 2013

$500.00

($250.00 designated by the First Place Net Team of Shannon Dennis, Fritz Fritel, Tom Fritel, and Joe Nicholas during the July 27, 2013 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the repair and maintenance of the Cando Swimming Pool, which provides swimming lessons and enjoyment for children and adults in the Cando and Towner County area.

Heartview Foundation Cando

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association Program Supplies - 2024

$500.00
($40.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $40.00 Match.) Additional $420.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for the Heartview-Cando facility to purchase additional supplies to facilitate the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) Horse Therapy Program, an evidenced-based therapy using horses for patients to work through personal trauma and past relationships. The Heartview-Cando facility is the only substance use treatment center in North Dakota using the EAGALA treatment.

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association Program - 2022

$500.00
($200.00 designated during past Giving Hearts Day events plus $200.00 Match.) Additional $100.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the Heartview-Cando facility to purchase equipment to facilitate the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) Horse Therapy Program, an evidenced-based therapy using horses for patients to work through personal trauma and past relationships. The Heartview-Cando facility is the only substance use treatment center in North Dakota using the EAGALA treatment.

Scholarships for Licensures and Certifications - 2019

$1,000.00
($425.00 designated during past Giving Hearts Day Events plus $425.00 Match.) Additional $150.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for scholarships to attract, recruit, and retain appropriate professionals to Heartview-Cando, especially those individuals on the path to licensing and credentialing.

Impact-Cando Connection Fund Recovery Resource Library Match - 2015

$2,500.00
($100.00 designated during 2015 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match.) Additional $2,300.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This match grant provided partial funding to assemble a resource library of books and DVDs in an appropriate room at the Heartview Foundation Cando facility to share with patients, families, and the Cando/Towner County and surrounding area. Patient education is a vital component of therapy, with videos and books used nearly every day at the substance abuse treatment center.

North Star Public School District Foundation

North Star Scholarship Program - 2024

$2,000.00

($100.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match.) Additional $1,800.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provides scholarship money through the North Star Public School Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2023

$2,000.00

($115.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $115.00 Match, $500.00 designated by Trent and Heidi Witthoeft, CANDO Outside the Lines GHD Drawing Winners, and $250.00 designated by Sig and Bella Bjornstad, CANDO Pioneer Heart GHD Drawing Winners.) Additional $1,020.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2022

$2,000.00

($140.00 designated during 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $140.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by Winston and Angela Lord, CANDO Caring Heart Family/Individual GHD Drawing Winners.) Additional $1,220.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2021

$2,000.00

($120.00 designated during 2021 Giving Hearts Day event plus $120.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by Patrick and Susan Esterly as the CANDO Inside the Lines Giving Hearts Day Drawing Winners.) Additional $1,260.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2020

$2,000.00

($100.00 designated during the 2020 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by The Q Restaurant, R.J. and Katie Miller and Family as the CANDO Pioneer Heart Giving Hearts Day Drawing Winners.) Additional $1,300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Tower Garden Project - 2020

$2,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of three tower garden growing systems, one for each science room in the high school, and one for an elementary classroom. Students will use the growing systems to learn a variety of science concepts such as the value of aeroponic growing, the technology needed to grow indoors, and the developmental/functional properties of plants. Potential use of produce may include a farmer's market, adding nutritional value to meals, food preparation at school or at home, snack breaks during school hours, and for use in the BackPack Program. This school-wide project will give students a platform to develop a wide variety of science, business, community involvement and leadership skills.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2019

$2,000.00

($120.00 designated during the 2019 Giving Hearts Day event and $120.00 Match.) Additional $1,760.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Volleyball Program Equipment - 2019

$500.00

($20.00 designated during Giving Hearts Day 2019 plus a $20.00 Match.) Additional $460.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of new equipment, including nets and standards for the North Star Volleyball Program, assuring equipment is kept safe for student and teams use. The equipment faces wear and tear during the school year, which includes use by five volleyball teams and students in physical education classes.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2018

$2,000.00

($100.00 designated during the 2018 Giving Hearts Day event and $100.00 Match.) Additional $1,800.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Elementary Music Program Orff Instruments - 2018

$500.00

($250.00 designated by Liz Haraseth, Brent Kurtti, Lori Kurtti, and Russell Tschepen during the July 21, 2018 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of Orff Instruments for the Elementary Music Program. The instruments are beneficial in teaching improvisation, composition, and provide early creative experiences and activities involving active music making.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2017

$500.00

($100.00 designated during the 2017 Giving Hearts Day event and $100.00 Match.) Additional $300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2016

$500.00

($100.00 designated during the 2016 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match.) Additional $300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Public School Cancer Awareness Community Fundraiser for Towner County Medical Center Match - 2015

$5,000.00

($2,500.00 individual donations designated for the Cancer Awareness Community Fundraiser for Towner County Medical Center purchase of chemotherapy chairs.) $2,500.00 match grant awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board for the Cancer Awareness Community Fundraiser for Towner County Medical Center purchase of chemotherapy chairs.

This match grant provided funding through the North Star Public School Foundation Cancer Awareness Community Fundraiser for Towner County Medical Center to purchase chemotherapy chairs and a blanket warmer for the chemotherapy unit, and new mammography gowns. The chemotherapy chairs and warmer greatly increases patient comfort during hours-long chemotherapy treatment sessions. The gowns are an upgrade to existing attire provided to mammography patients.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2015

$500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

North Star Scholarship Program - 2014

$500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Scholarship Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

Dollars for Scholars Program - 2013

$500.00

($125.00 designated by Gerry Holien, Oldest Female Golfer during the July 27, 2013 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $375.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Dollars for Scholars Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

Bearcats Give Back Homecoming Campaign Match - 2012
$2,680.41
Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided match funding through the North Star Public School Foundation for five area nonprofit organizations included in the fundraising efforts during 2012 Homecoming Week. The match funding included $555.41 to the Towner County Medical Center’s Radiology Suite Campaign, $375.00 to the American Cancer Center, which will stay locally to help benefit area cancer patients; $375.00 to the City of Cando – Cando Community Library, $375.00 to the City of Cando – Cando Audi Theatre for the Digital Conversion Project, and $1,000.00 to the North Star Public School Foundation for the Dollars for Scholars Program.

Dollars for Scholars Program - 2011
$500.00
($250.00 designated by Kip Haugen, Person Traveling the Farthest Distance during the June 18, 2011 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Dollars for Scholars Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

Music Equipment - 2011
$500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding through the North Star Public School Foundation for the purchase of musical equipment to be used for daily music classes and concerts.

Dollars for Scholars Program - 2010
$750.00
($250.00 designated by Charles Busche, Oldest Male Golfer during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $500.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided scholarship money through the North Star Public School District Foundation Dollars for Scholars Program to graduates from North Star High School who continue their education whether they choose a four-year college, a technical school, or a specialized program.

Leaper/Jumper Equipment- 2009
$500.00
($500.00 designated by Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Reed Westlind, July 3, 2009 First Place Gross Division Team during the Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided funding for the purchase of the leaper/jumper equipment for the North Star Public School, which will be used for weight training, athletic practices, and physical education classes.

Towner County Ambulance Service, Inc.
Cold Weather Winter Gear for First Responders - 2024

$500.00

($500.00 designated by Donna Huschle, 2024 CANDO Inside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner.)

This grant provides partial funding for the purchase of cold weather winter gear for First Responders. Towner County Ambulance Service responds to emergency situations throughout all weather which includes responding to inclement weather situations. Currently, the staff is relying on old gear, uniform jackets or their own winter gear. This creates a problem since they are not high definition, nor do they meet current OSHA, NFPA, or Ambulance standards. When all EMS responders are in similar attire, they are easily recognized in emergency situations and other first responders and community members are able to distinguish our EMS providers because of uniformity. It also creates a sense of camaraderie within the organization to have a place of belonging and a pride in the community and EMS service to which each of the first responders spend their time serving.

Purchase of Video Laryngoscope - 2022

$500.00

($500.00 designated by Bravera Bank, CANDO Strength in Numbers GHD Drawing Winner during 2022 Giving Hearts Day event.)

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a Video Laryngoscope, which has a camera used for choking victims to remove the foreign body, and which can also be used to intubate (insert a breathing tube) a patient that is unconscious or having trouble breathing. This piece of equipment can save many lives, and greatly increases patient care in the Cando and Towner County service area.

CPR Chest Compression Meters Match Grant - 2018

$1,000.00

($380.00 designated during Giving Hearts Day events plus $380.00 Match.) Additional $240.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of two Laerdal CPR Meter 2 with pads and case, to improve the monitoring of depth and rate of chest compressions during training, ultimately improving the quality of CPR performed.

Evac-U-Splint System - 2013

$500.00

($100.00 designated during 2013 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match, and $250.00 designated by the First 8 Teams Registered Drawing Winners Roddy Bergdahl, Charles Busche, Jim Eggl, and Rusty Papachek at the July 27, 2013 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $50.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of an Evac-U-Splint System, to improve the patient’s comfort while minimizing complications in patients of all ages with any type of fracture.

Defensive Driving Class for Ambulance/Emergency Vehicle Drivers - 2011
$500.00
($250.00 designated by Gerry Holien, Oldest Female Golfer during the June 18, 2011 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for hosting a defensive driving class for ambulance/emergency vehicle drivers, which is now a required class in the State of North Dakota.

Laptop Purchase for Ambulance Service Management - 2010

$500.00
($250.00 designated by Shelley Earsley, Oldest Female Golfer during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of a laptop to be used by ambulance service management for more effective and efficient processing of data gathered during care of ambulatory patients.

New Cando Sign

Towner County Community Foundation
New Cando Sign - 2008
Cando Horizons Sign Committee Project
$500.00

Awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

Based on information from Horizons meetings, the citizens of Cando wanted to beautify the intersection of Highways 281 and 17 with a new Cando sign which would provide an attractive monument for Cando that would be seen by local citizens and visitors to the community and would be very low maintenance into the future. This grant provided partial funding for the cost of the sign project.

Towner County Historical Society
Depot Ceiling Repair Project - 2024
$500.00

($50.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event and $50.00 Match.) Additional $400.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide partial funding for the ceiling to be repaired in the Depot Building which is one of the buildings on the Towner County Historical Society's Museum grounds. This project will help ensure a safe, stable and more attractive environment for people visiting this building.

Egeland School New Trim Project - 2023
$400.00

($100.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day event and $100.00 Match.) Additional $200.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for new trim to replace the deteriorating wood trim on the Egeland School, which is one of the buildings on the Towner County Historical Society's museum grounds. This project will help ensure a safe, stable and more attractive environment for people visiting this building as part of their museum tour.

Building Perimeter Reinforcement Project - 2022
$300.00

($100.00 designated during Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match.) Additional $100.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for steel to reinforce the deteriorating wood perimeter of the Soo Line Museum, which is one of the buildings on the Towner County Historical Society's museum grounds. This project will help ensure a safe and stable environment for people visiting this building as part of their museum tour.

Museum Carpet Project - 2020
$1,500.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for carpet to be placed in the kitchen, sports area, and bathrooms in the school building at the Towner County Historical Society Museum, providing a refreshed and comfortable space for visitors and volunteers from the region while visiting the museum.

Towner County Living Center

Towner County Living Center
Advanced Technology to Improve Quality of Care - 2018
$3,000.00

($1,500.00 designated by the Christian Fellowship Men's Church Group as the organization making a gift during the 2018 Giving Hearts Day event that moved us over $200,000.00 raised since inception of the Impact-Cando Connection Fund plus $1,500.00 Match.)

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of electronic portable devices to be used for staff training and development, emergency preparedness program, and by nursing staff to complete assessments/charting on the residents at the Towner County Living Center.

Van Purchase and Remodeling - 2014
$3,000.00

($1,150.00 designated plus $1,150.00 Match for the van purchase and $200.00 designated and $200.00 Match for the Towner County Living Center remodeling during 2014 Giving Hearts Day event.) Additional $300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to purchase a newer van for safe transportation of residents and remodeling the nursing home so that the building and infrastructure will match the quality of care that takes place at the Towner County Living Center.

Towner County Medical Center (TCMC)

Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Project - 2024

$2,500.00

($850.00 designated during the 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $850.00 Match.) Additional $800.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide funding for the Towner County Medical Center to participate in the National Pediatric Readiness Project to improve pediatric care in the Emergency Department. The goal of this project is to incorporate standards and resources to meet the needs of children in emergency care, which would include the purchase of pediatric equipment and supplies, as determined by the pediatric readiness assessment. Particpation in this project and the acquisition of additional pediatric equipment and supplies can help improve clinical outcomes and reduce mortality for this important population.

Durable Medical Equipment - 2023

$2,500.00

($1,000.00 designated during the 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $1,000.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by First State Bank of Cando, CANDO Strength in Numbers GHD Drawing Winner.)

This grant provided partial funding to purchase durable medical equipment for patient use, such as wheelchairs and front-wheeled walkers, for the clinic, inpatient unit, radiology and emergency departments. Patients often come to the emergency room without their own cane, walker, or wheelchair when being transported to the hospital, and this durable medical equipment would be available to use until their personal devices could be brought to the facility or until their discharge from the facility.

Community CPR and Babysitting Courses - 2022

$2,000.00

($850.00 designated during the 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $850.00 Match.) Additional $300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to facilitate Community CPR and Babysitting Courses and the associated supplies and equipment needed to continue offering the classes at no cost. The classes are taught by the Towner County Medical Center (TCMC) nursing staff to community members for the CPR courses and adolescents age 11 and older for the Babysitting course, all which will positively impact the TCMC service area.

Temporal Thermometers and Stethoscopes Project - 2021

$1,000.00

($375.00 designated during the 2021 Giving Hearts Day event plus $375.00 Match.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding to purchase new temporal thermometers and stethoscopes to be used as patient-dedicated equipment, based on new infection control guidelines. This practice will reduce the risk of transmitting infections from one patient to another when healthcare workers utilize the patient-dedicated equipment at the Towner County Medical Center.

Cando Community Child Care Center Playground Equipment Project - 2020

$7,100.00

($1,985.00 designated during the 2020 Giving Hearts Day event plus $1,985.00 Match, $500.00 designated by the Entre Nous Club as the CANDO Strength in Numbers GHD Winner, $1,608.00 Match to the American Bank Center Fundraising event, $500.00 designated by the First Place Net Team - Ramsey National Bank Team of Kip Haugen, Jeff Miller, Lane Parker, Alex Puppe, and Reed Westlind, and $500.00 designated by the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner - Westlind Group during the July 20, 2019 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $22.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to purchase new equipment for the Cando Community Child Care Center playground, located at the Towner County Medical Center, replacing the old, unsafe equipment with large play structures for ages 6 months to 5 years.

Hoyer Lift Purchase - 2020

$1,750.00

($350.00 designated during the 2020 Giving Hearts Day event plus $350.00 Match, $500.00 designated by the First Place Gross Team - Nodak Insurance Company - Jeff Miller, Agent Team of Matthew Boren, Alec Miller, Kale Miller, and Noah Widmer, $250.00 designated by the Best Dressed Team - Towner County Medical Center of Lee Bjornstad, Vee Erickstad, Lisa Peyerl and Justine Puppe, and $250.00 designated by the Oldest Male Golfer - Kip Haugen, during the July 20, 2019 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $50.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding to purchase a new Hoyer Lift with a sling to assist patients who have trouble standing, as a self-contained sling for those patients that are non-ambulatory, and to ensure that the nursing staff is not injured when assisting patients with these needs at the Towner County Medical Center.

Clinic Bariatric/Geriatric Exam Table - 2019

$4,000.00

($350.00 designated during the 2019 Giving Hearts Day event plus $350.00 Match, $500.00 designated by Julie Johnson Guthrie in Memory of Lawrence and Hazel Johnson as the CANDO Outside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner.) Additional $2,800.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a new clinic bariatric/geriatric exam table to facilitate better and safer patient care in the clinical setting at the Towner County Medical Center.

Telemetry System Update - 2018

$3,000.00

($565.00 designated during 2018 Giving Hearts Day event plus $565.00 Match, $250.00 designated by Oldest Female Golfer Jeanette LaRock, $250.00 designated by Team of Classmates-Class of 1966 which were Jeanette LaRock, Bill Steele and Greg Westlind, and $1,250 designated by hole sponsors during the July 21, 2018 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $120.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the update of the Telemetry System, which is obsolete, so maintenance is challenging and parts are difficult to find. An updated system will improve and facilitate more reliable care for patients needing cardiac care and monitoring. Telemetry monitoring specifically serves those seeking cardiac care in the Emergency Department, Acute Care and in observation settings.

Cardiac Training Mannequins Match Grant - 2018

$6,500.00

($3,250.00 designated during 2018 Giving Hearts Day event plus $3,250.00 Match.)

This grant provided funding for the purchase of two cardiac teaching mannequins for ACLS and CPR training, which will improve performance during training by monitoring depth of adequate chest compression and release. This enhanced training will impact all of Towner County and those who visit the area needing this vital medical assistance.

New Trauma Stretcher for Emergency Room - 2017

$1,500.00

($250.00 designated by Oldest Male Golfer, Greg Westlind and $250.00 designated by Team of Classmates - Class of 1966 which were Kenny Carlson, Jeanette LaRock, Bill Steele, and Greg Westlind during the July 23, 2016 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament. $200.00 designated by Oldest Female Golfer, Teresa Gibbens, $400.00 designated by Andy Gullicks, Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle and Jeff Sivertson, $200.00 designated by Ben Bucher, FNP-C, Sam Held, FNP-C, Dr. William Noyes, and Dr. Anil Potti, and $200.00 designated by Teresa Gibbens, Lisa Peyerl, Justine Puppe, and Missy Westlind during the July 22, 2017 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a new trauma stetcher for the TCMC Emergency Room. This trauma stretcher has x-ray capabilities, which means imaging can be performed without moving the patient, something which is vitally important for someone with spinal injuries.

TCMC Nurse's Fund - New Trauma Stretcher for Emergency Room - 2017

$500.00

($50.00 designated by Oldest Female Golfer Teresa Gibbens, $200.00 designated by Jeff Miller, Ryan Miller, Lane Parker, and Alex Puppe during the July 22, 2017 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a new trauma stetcher for the TCMC Emergency Room. This trauma stretcher has x-ray capabilities, which means imaging can be performed without moving the patient, something which is vitally important for someone with spinal injuries.

Towner County Medical Center Wellness Center New Equipment - 2016

$1,530.00

($700.00 designated during 2016 Giving Hearts Day event plus $700.00 Match.) Additional $130.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of some new equipment for the Towner County Medical Center Wellness Center, addressing the need for additional equipment to support an increase of interest and usage by the population located in and around the Cando/Towner County area.

Digital Mammography Equipment Match and Addendum - 2015
$5,000.00 and $250.00

Initial match grant awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board, which included donations designated to the Towner County Medical Center during the 2015 Giving Hearts Day event. (Subsequent addendum designation of $250.00 by Gerry Holien, Oldest Female Golfer at the July 18, 2015 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This match grant provided partial funding for the purchase of new Digital Mammography Equipment allowing Towner County Medical Center to provide quality digital mammography services to the community and surrounding area in a more regular and convenient manner.

Physical Therapy Bariatric Table Project - 2014

$2,000.00

($350.00 designated during 2014 Giving Hearts Day event plus $350.00 Match, $500.00 designated by the Towner County Medical Center, Winner of the Hole Sponsor Drawing, $500.00 designated by First State Bank of Cando Team - Lucas Holien, Jordan Houle, Jeff Sivertson, and Bobby Wolsky, First Place Net Team, and $250.00 designated by Hunter Borstad, Alex Miller, Kale Miller, and Andrew Nyhagen, Non-Placing Team Drawing Winners during the July 19, 2014 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $50.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the purchase of a bariatric therapy table to be used by the Physical Therapy Department at the Towner County Medical Center in providing better services and decreasing overall facility costs.

Towner County Medical Center Wellness Center Evaluations - 2013

$2,500.00

($100.00 designated during 2013 Giving Hearts Day event plus $100.00 Match, $500.00 designated by R.J. and Katie Miller-Cando Dairy Queen, as the donors who helped the Impact-Cando Connection Fund reach the $100,000.00 fundraising mark.) Additional $1,800.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding as an incentive for wellness evaluations for people using the Towner County Medical Center Wellness Center. ($25.00 incentive for 100 people as a credit toward their annual physical.)

New Radiology Suite Project Match and Addendum - 2012
$5,000.00 and $750.00

Initial $5,000.00 grant awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Advisory Board. (Subsequent addendum designation of $250.00 by Kip Haugen and Carl Rasmussen, Persons Traveling the Farthest Distance for the tournament, and $500.00 designated by the Egeland Senior Citizens, the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner during the July 21, 2012 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of a new Del Medical Radiology Suite allowing Towner County Medical Center to continue to provide quality x-ray diagnostic services to the community and surrounding area.

Cardiac Equipment - 2011
$500.00
($500.00 designated by Eide Bailly, LLP, the Hole Sponsor Drawing Winner during the June 18, 2011 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided partial funding for the purchase of cardiac equipment to be utilized by patients at the Towner County Medical Center for stress testing.

Disability Accessible Automatic Door Opener for the Interior Door Separating TCMC Basic Care from TCMC Living Center - 2009
$700.00
($500.00 designated by Shannon Dennis, Tom Fritel, Joe Nicholas, and Walter Williams, the July 3, 2009 First Place Net Division Team; and $200.00 by Mary Ellen Vaughan, the Oldest Female Golfer during the July 3, 2009 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided funding for an automatic door opener for the interior door which separates the TCMC Basic Care facility from the TCMC Living Center. This enables residents of TCMC Basic Care to independently access activities in the TCMC Living Center.

Trauma/Emergency Room Access - 2009
$5,953.00

Awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided funding for the installation of two electronic door openers at the Towner County Medical Center Trauma/Emergency Room entrance doors to make the entrance accessible to people with disabilities and provided an electronic means to open the ER entrance doors for those that use the doors for therapy appointments.

Emergency System Upgrade to a Digital Base Station - 2008
$500.00
($500.00 designated by Shannon Dennis, Tom Fritel, Joe Nicholas, and Walter Williams, the 2008 Cando Connection Golf Tournament First Place Net Division Team.)

This grant provided partial funding for an upgrade of the communication system with area emergency services, resulting in better response time and communication in emergency situations.

Towner County Medical Center

UFFDA Fund for Animals

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2024

$1,500.00

($350.00 designated through the 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $350.00 Match, $500.00 designated by 2024 CANDO Caring Heart Individual/Family GHD Drawing Winner Barbara Widmeyer Hanson, and $250.00 designated by 2024 CANDO Pioneer Heart GHD Drawing Winners Pastor Bonnie and Tom Weaver.) Additional $50.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provides spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2023

$1,800.00

($900.00 designated through the 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $900.00 Match.)

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2022

$1,000.00

($360.00 designated through the 2022 Giving Hearts Day event plus $360.00 Match.) Additional $280.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2021

$1,000.00

($240.00 designated through the 2021 Giving Hearts Day event plus $240.00 Match.) Additional $520.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2020

$2,000.00

($260.00 designated through the 2020 Giving Hearts Day event, plus $260.00 Match, and $500.00 designated by Connie Nelson, the CANDO Inside the Lines Giving Hearts Day Drawing Winner.) Additional $980.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2019

$2,000.00

($45.00 designated through the 2019 Giving Hearts Day event, and $45.00 Match, $500.00 designated by Diane Eggl as the CANDO Caring Heart Family/Individual GHD Winner, and $500.00 designated by Donna Huschle as the CANDO Inside the Lines GHD Drawing Winner during 2019 Giving Hearts Day.) Additional $910.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2018

$2,000.00

($350.00 designated through the 2018 Giving Hearts Day event, and $350.00 Match.) Additional $1,300.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2017

$1,500.00

($265.00 designated through the 2017 Giving Hearts Day event, and $265.00 Match. $200.00 designated by Kent Haugen, Kip Haugen, Rocky Papachek, and Rusty Papachek during the July 22, 2017 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $770.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2016

$1,500.00

($250.00 designated through 2016 Giving Hearts Day event plus $250.00 Match, and $250.00 designated by Kip Haugen, Person Traveling the Farthest during the July 23, 2016 Impact-Cando Connection Fund Golf Tournament.) Additional $750.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2015

$1,500.00

($75.00 designated through 2015 Giving Hearts Day event plus $75.00 Match.) Additional $1,350.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2014

$1,500.00

($200.00 designated through 2014 Giving Hearts Day event plus $200.00 Match.) Additional $1,100.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2013

$1,000.00

($75.00 designated through 2013 Giving Hearts Day event plus $75.00 Match.) Additional $850.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2012
$1,000.00

Awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2011
$250.00
($100.00 designated by Ben Traynor, First Respondent to 2011 Facebook Request.) Additional $150.00 designated by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, and Re-Homing Services - 2010
$500.00
($250.00 designated by the First Place Gross Team of Kip Haugen, Tanner Jones, Rusty Papachek, and Bobby Reuter, and $250.00 designated by the winner of a drawing from the 2010 Hole Sponsors, who was the Cando Greenhouse during the June 12, 2010 Cando Connection Golf Tournament.)

This grant provided spay/neuter, vaccination, and re-homing services in the Cando, Towner County, and surrounding area.

Towner County - 4-H Council

Towner County 4-H Livestock Judging Team - 2024

$500.00

($50.00 designated during 2024 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 Match.) Additional $400.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant will provide funding for the competitive Towner County 4-H Livestock Judging Team so that books, subscriptions, and practice supplies can be acquired to compete at livestock judging events throughout North Dakota. 4-H is open to any youth ages 5-18 to join, and youth ages 8-18 can participate in 4-H Livestock Judging.

Leathercraft Project Kit - 2023

$500.00

($50.00 designated during 2023 Giving Hearts Day event plus $50.00 match.) Additional $400.00 awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for the Towner County 4-H Council to create a leathercraft project kit for 4-H clubs to check out, when available, from the Extension Office. These kits would contain materials needed to create leathercraft items that require the use of multiple expensive special tools for intricate projects.

Towner County 4-H Council Programs - 2018

$1,000.00

Awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for Towner County 4-H events, fair premiums, and scholarships as needed for members to attend 4-H sponsored camps and events.

Towner County 4-H Shooting Sports Club - 2017

$500.00

($50.00 designated during the 2017 Giving Hearts Day event and $50.00 Match.) Additional $400.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board Members.

This grant provided partial funding for educating youth about the importance of safe shooting and hunting practices, provides an appreciation and understanding of natural resources, and enhances their self-confidence, personal development, responsibility, and sportsmanship.

Towner County 4-H Shooting Sports Club - 2014

$500.00

($250.00 designated by Doug Eggl, Matt Eggl, Aaron Peyerl, and Jesse Vote, First Place Gross Team, at the July 19, 2014 Impact-Cando Connection Golf Tournament.) Additional $250.00 awarded by the Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board Members.

This grant provided partial funding for educating youth about the importance of safe shooting and hunting practices, provide an appreciation and understanding of natural resources, and enhance their self-confidence, personal development, responsibility, and sportsmanship.

Towner County 4-H Programs - 2013

$500.00

Awarded by Impact-Cando Connection Fund Advisory Board.

This grant provided partial funding for Towner County 4-H events, fair premiums, and scholarships as needed for members to attend 4-H sponsored camps and events.

Towner County 4-H Shooting Sports Club - 2013

$500.00

($500.00 designated by R.J. and Katie Miller-Cando Dairy Queen, as the donors who helped the Impact-Cando Connection Fund reach the $100,000 fundraising mark.)

This grant provided partial funding for educating youth about the importance of safe shooting and hunting practices, provide an appreciation and understanding of natural resources, and enhance their self-confidence, personal development, responsibility, and sportsmanship.

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