News from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation
Instilling Hope Through Creativity
Grantee: WISE – Women’s Initiative for Service and EducationSeeking the well-being of children is an ongoing concern of all communities as the COVID pandemic ebbs and flows.The Women’s Initiative for Service and Education in Cook County, along with the estate of Karen Smaby, wanted children to have a positive outlet to express their fears and […]
Blending Music with Nature
Grantee: The Kako Foundation Hiking in Harmony is a program that benefits youth in their most transformative elementary and middle school years. Integrating healthy outdoor activities with musical instruction – led by naturalists and musicians – creates a learning environment that boosts confidence, builds skills, and improves the well-being of kids at a time when […]
Building Confidence, Pride, and Connections
Grantee: Duluth Folk School The Duluth Folk School Youth Canoe Build program is a thoughtfully crafted program that is a win-win for youth and several youth agencies in Southern St. Louis County. The canoe build program encompasses technical skills, youth development, experiential learning, relationship-building, and strengthening collaborations. This comprehensive program has brought under-served and under-represented […]
Contributing to Community
Grantee: Friends of the Finland Community Increasing local food sovereignty has always been a goal of the Friends of the Finland Community. Over time, that has evolved into meeting a greater desire to preserve local cultural roots and practices, as well as to positively impact the local community and economy. The construction of a wild […]
Supporting Positive Programming
Grantee: Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Creating a safe inviting space for teenagers is critical to self-discovery, developing confidence, and creating a sense of belonging. Indigenous youth in the Grand Portage community have had limited options to engage and socialize in such a space. The Grant Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa knows […]
Protecting a Treasured Asset
Grantee: Superior Hiking Trail Association Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Superior Hiking Trail Renewal Program contributing as much as 8,000 hours per year. As its popularity and use increases and the trail comes under pressure with thousands of users and climate challenges each year, the Superior Hiking Trail Association is tasked with […]
Caring for Neighbors in Need
Grantee: American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) A true sign of resilience in a community during a pandemic is the activism and compassion of residents who take the initiative to care for fellow neighbors in need. The American Indian Community Housing Organization(AICHO) took steps to ensure that basic needs of food and protective equipment reached […]
2019 Post-Secondary Scholarship Award Recipients
Mr. Johnson had a deep love for education. And while he didn’t provide specific stipulations regarding how the Foundation distribute his wealth, he did have a last wish – to develop a scholarship program for students at Cook County High School (CCHS), his alma matter. Two years after Mr. Johnson’s passing, the Lloyd K. Johnson […]
