dff gives

Scholarships

High school students holding folders that display their varsity letter and patch for volunteerism.

Over $75,000 in scholarship money has given to students since 2012. One or two scholarships are often given to members of the Youth Service Club (pictured.)

Shop with a Cop

DFF volunteers and FLPD with grocery carts full of groceries packaged up for families in need.

Children are referred by school staff to go shopping with an FLPD officer for Christmas gifts for their family members. DFF provided groceries to each of the ten families so they could make a wonderful holiday meal.

Youth Service Club

High school students in YSC t-shirts forming hearts with their hands.

In the spring of 2018, Community Education began a youth service club at Forest Lake Area High School. Participants learn leadership skills, perform community service and have the opportunity to achieve a varsity letter in volunteerism. DFF provides financial support so the opportunity can be free to participants.

Youth Safety

Youth Service Club

Students in bike helmets sit in a group listening to an adult. Children's' bikes parked in the back.

Forest Lake Safety Camp brings FLPD, FLFD and other community organizations together to teach children safety lessons including bike and fire safety. DFF is an event sponsor.

Youth Athletics

An ad that says "Don't go through life without goals. DFF supports Ranger Girls Hockey."

Forest Lake area youth athletes and boosters work hard to raise money to support their teams. DFF purchases program ads and provides donations for fundraising efforts.

Community

Forest Lake Rotary Plunge helps community organizations raise money for their own causes while raising money to support the charitable work of the Forest Lake Rotary. DFF sponsors this community event.