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Winners may choose from this list of non-profits to receive a $100 donation.
*NEW IN 2025* Opt to donate $100 in food to the NorthRidge Free Pantry of your choosing (or split it up between 5 pantries).
If you know of another organization that should be on this list, nominate them by emailing us!
Every month through 2027, NorthRidge will select one Life Happens newsletter subscriber to win $50. The winner will also choose a local nonprofit to receive a $100 donation from NorthRidge.
To be eligible, simply subscribe to and remain subscribed to the Life Happens weekly newsletter. Each week that you receive the newsletter during the month earns you one entry into that month's drawing. The more issues you receive throughout the month, the more chances you'll have to win.
At the end of each month, we will draw one winner at random. An individual may only win once during the contest period.
Eligible subscribers will automatically be entered into the monthly drawing. A subscriber can earn up to 4 entries per month, depending on how many weekly newsletters are distributed during that month. Winners will be notified during the first week of the following month and will have 5 business days to respond before an alternate winner is selected.
NorthRidge reserves the right to disqualify any participant who attempts to manipulate the contest, uses fraudulent information, or otherwise violates the spirit of the promotion.
*Our standard giveaway rules apply, visit the giveaway rules page for details. You may choose from a pre-selected list of several Iron Range nonprofits. Employees, board members, and their immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, significant other, children) are not eligible to win.
Contest Begins October 1 2026, and ends December 31, 2027.