Over 30 area nonprofits have been given the opportunity to impact the community in a positive way. On Wednesday, May 11, the Waseca Area Foundation held its annual Spring Granting Celebration in the auditorium of the Waseca Central Building.

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Nicki Benson shakes hands with Amy Potter while accepting a grant on behalf of Waseca Gymnastics to improve their gymnastics equipment. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)

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Stephanie Hulscher accepts a $1,500 grant on behalf of Waseca Intermediate School in order to supply helmets for the bike rodeo they will be hosting this year. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)

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Amy Nelson, Waseca County 4-H extension educator, accepts a grant on behalf of the Waseca County 4-H. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)

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Matthew Hughes walks up to accept a grant on behalf of the Waseca Freemasons, a nonprofit organization, to repair the roof of their building. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)

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Joey Wollenburg accepts a grant for new media center seating in the Waseca Intermediate School. The grant was partially funded by First National Bank, whose President and Vice President attended the event. (Ethan Becker / southernminn.com)

  

Ethan Becker is a reporter for the Waseca County News. Reach him at (507) 333-3133.

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