WHO WE ARE
The Larks Community FUNd is a 501(c)3 non-profit that aims to inspire and unite the communities we serve through impactful programs that give every child the opportunity to get picked first and experience the positive benefits of sports.
OUR MISSION
To impact youth and families within Larks Nation by providing access to sports, educational opportunities, and positive life experiences.
OUR PILLARS
Apply today! Please read below about the Larks Community FUNd’s three pillars. Click the program link below to apply. Grants are rewarded based on applications meeting the criteria and finding available.
ACCESS TO SPORTS
Provide youth, families, teams, and leagues with access to funds to help ensure all children have the ability to play a sport if they desire.
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Triple Play Grants – Financial assistance for uniforms and equipment, registration fees, and travel costs
Field of Dreams – Annual grant(s) for facility improvements
Share the Glove – Annual grant provided by the Northwoods League which provides a baseball or softball grant of $2,000 in Rawlings equipment each season
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarships and programming are designed to help inspire our communities youth to pursue greater educational achievments.
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Scholarships – The Larks Community FUNd will provide eight scholarship opportunities for students entering Higher Education in the Fall Semester
Reading Program – The Larks Reading Program consists of over 10,000 students across North Dakota. Prizes are awarded to students who go above and beyond their reading goals.
Hello Bismarck Book – Little ones can learn, expore and say “Hello Bismarck!” through the poetic verse and colorful art in this charming book by Bethany Andrist.
POSITIVE LIFE EXPERIENCES
Programs designed to give youth and families positive life experiences that they may not otherwise have the resources to afford.
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Community Ticket Program – Designed to distribute complimentary tickets to non-profit and community-based organizations that may not otherwise have the resources to afford a game
OUR BOARD
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Alicia Uhde, Cary Schilling, Dustin Hollevoet, John Bollinger, Julie Bosch, Paul Brucker, Steve Chuppe, and Todd Porter
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Roxanne Van Zomeren, Executive Director, Larks Community FUNd at roxanne@larkscommunityfund.com.
