2021 Year in Review
Here we are! 2021 is coming to a close and as we reflect on the past year, we are grateful, and in awe, of all that has happened. It’s been a wild ride and we are thankful that you’ve been by our side. Take a look back at some highlights from 2021. February Webinar Series The Miller-Dwan Foundation started a
ARTcetera meets CYBERcetera: A Historical Look Back
Pat Burns remembers the nervous excitement of launching ARTcetera with her team at the Miller-Dwan Foundation. It was 1999 and the Foundation, with its history of high impact medical philanthropy, needed a boost for its efforts to support life-saving treatments and therapies in the region. “What if no one comes?” says Pat, who served as president of the Foundation from
Miller-Dwan Foundation: Year in Review
2019 was an extraordinary year! Each year brings new projects, new challenges and new people to our lives, while each day brings new stories of hope, strength and love. We wanted to recap some of the things that topped this year that will make a difference in the health of people throughout our region in 2020 and beyond: Lou Ann!
Welcoming Pets into Healthcare
Many people have warm childhood memories of pets, whether growing up with a family dog or caring for farm animals. Pets can help teach children responsibility and compassion, and they provide the comfort of companionship for people of all ages. The bond between human and animal is the basis for pet therapy, which is used for treating a variety of
The Miller-Dwan Foundation Distributes $41,700 in Grants during its Final Grant Cycle
Grants were awarded to the following organizations: From the Miller-Dawn Foundation Innovations Fund $25,000 to the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) to provide therapeutic services and prevention education to victims of sexual assault and trafficking. $4500 to the Essentia Health Rehabilitation Continuing Education Committee for complex foot, ankle and gait rehabilitation training to help East Region
Recent Changes to the Miller-Dwan Foundation Grant Process
Recently, the Miller-Dwan Foundation Board of Directors undertook a process designed to review, assess and adjust our grantmaking strategies and policies. The process, completed and approved in November 2016, is rolling out with the new year. CHANGE HIGHLIGHTS While little has changed as a result of our review, key changes are as follows: Grant Deadline Changes Grant cycles and deadline
Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit – It’s About the Care
Each and every person is a unique. Everyone possesses personal worth. And every single individual, family member, and loved one is valued. That’s the philosophy of the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit located in the Miller-Dwan Building, where our compassionate and highly-skilled clinical team addresses the physical, spiritual, social, psychological, and economic needs of each client. We care deeply about
Miller-Dwan Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for Adult Inpatient Unit Renovation
The Miller-Dwan Foundation announced a $5,000 grant received from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The grant will be used to help renovate the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit located in the Miller-Dwan Building. The renovation will dramatically advance the care program by creating dedicated spaces including an exercise room, a spiritual center, flexible spaces for yoga, meditation and other activities,
IRA Charitable Rollover
Great News! The IRA Charitable Rollover was permanently signed into law. That means that you can support the Miller-Dwan Foundation with a gift from your IRA, and you won’t need to include that amount in your taxable income. Think about making a gift from your IRA if: You are least 70 ½ years of age when the gift is
Upcoming Event: Living Well With Dementia
Please Join Us! The Miller-Dwan Foundation is pleased to a FREE event to Duluth, Living Well with Dementia – A Shared Experience, A Community Experience. November 18, 2015 5:00pm- 7:30pm Holiday Inn | Great Lakes Ballroom 200 W. 1st Street Duluth, MN KEY CONVERSATIONS Join the Miller-Dwan Foundation and speakers Susan and John McFadden for a free
