The New Ulm Thrivent team (above) donated $5,372 to the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation. The month was raised through the Thrivent Choice Dollars program. Pictured left to right are Sara Schauer, Tim Reinke, Kari Steele, Dinah Spurgin, Missy Dreckman of the NUMC Fondation, Amy Pearson and John Brownfield. Thrivent has provided more than $370 million to help churches, educational institutions and other nonprofit organization through the Thrivent Choice program since it’s 2010 introduction. The program gives eligible members an opportunity to recommend where Thrivent distributes some of its charitable outreach funds each year.

Below, the team presents $17,088 to Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School received through its Thrivent Choice Dollars program. Left to right: Phil Scriver, Kristin Matzke, Val Holzhueter of MVL, Amy Pearson, Tim Reinke and Dinah Spurgin.