Thank you for your interest in North House Folk School and our educational efforts!  North House is a 501-c-3 educational nonprofit and depends on the involvement and support of hundreds of people both in the region and across the nation.

New Donor Challenge - KICK  OFF  2010! 
* over 600 individuals contributed to North House in 2009 - our goal is to
   increase giving at ALL levels, welcoming more than 700 supporters
   in 2010 - can you help us meet our goal?!
* maintaining our momentum in 2010 will help set the stage for an inspiring
   2010 - It's easy - just use the tools to donate included below!

 Your generosity helps underwrite key efforts!
* identifying & recruiting new instructors to expand course offerings
* developing new initiatives such as Service Learning Courses &
   our growing Internship program
* hosting special events including the Wooden Boat Show & Winterer's Gathering
* funding our Earn & Learn, Volunteer and Scholarship programs

Multiple benefits for you!
* receive each of North House's two annual course catalogs
* get our newsletter SHAVINGS, the North House Annual Report, and
   special announcements & invitations
* automatically qualify for a "speakers pass" during each of
    North House's special events weekends
    (donors at or above the $50 level qualify for passes for all family members)

Included below are three specific ways to get involved.  Have other ideas - please call us anytime at 218-387-9762.:

1.  GIVE  A  GIFT  TO  SUPPORT  NORTH  HOUSE
    ** Online (two options to choose from!) Credit card required
      Give to North House using the new online Minnesota nonprofit giving tool
      GiveMN.org - It's easy to use and your entire gift comes to North House.
      - OR -
      Visit North House's annual support/membership web page,
      and provide the requested information.

    **By Mail or Fax
      Download the printable annual support/membership form (PDF) and then
      fill it out:
      - By mail (with check or credit card) send to
                  North House Folk School
                  P.O. Box 759 - 500 Highway 61 West
                  Grand Marais, MN 55604
     - By fax (with credit card) send to
                  fax (218) 387-9706

    ** By Phone
      Have your credit card ready and call:
                 (218) 387-9762  
                 (888) 387-9762 (toll-free)

2.  LEARN  MORE  ABOUT  RAISE  THE  ROOF
    - The Campaign For North House Folk School
      Since starting as a nonprofit in 1997, North House has quickly emerged as
      a unique regional resource. Quite an honor - but the steady growth of
      momentum for our programs means we are quickly growing out of our campus.
      What to do?  Raise The Roof! 

Learn more about our Raise The Roof
campus improvement efforts

3.  STEP  FORWARD  IN  OTHER  CREATIVE  WAYS
    - In-Kind, Endowment, Memorial and Other Gifts
      North House welcomes support on many fronts ranging from annual
      financial gifts (our membership program noted above), memorials in
      recognition of family members and friends,  as well as in-kind
      gifts of resources, restricted gifts, endowment fund contributions, bequests,
      appreciated stock and more.  We urge you to contact us for more information.:
                 (218) 387-9762  

Download North House "Wish List"

Remember
** All financial supporters become North House members and are
     recognized in our annual report. 
** North House is a 501-c-3 nonprofit - your contribution is tax deductible!
** Most importantly, your support helps North House improve and expand our
     educational efforts.