 People are congratulating the Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd after being named the non-profit of the year by Brainerd Community Action and the Brainerd JCs. A committee with Brainerd Community Action selects a non-profit each year based on their impact on the region and their ability to improve the overall quality of life for the community they serve. The award was presented to the Crossing Arts Alliance at their silent auction fundraiser Thursday evening. A distinguished service awards banquet will be held on October 25th at the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd to honor the Crossing Arts Alliance and other community members. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.