13 Nonprofits Vie for Pro Bono Win with Campbell Mithun
DARTS and 12 other nonprofit organizations are "lucky" to be competing for pro bono work from a local advertising agency. As stated in their news release, "Campbell Mithun will hire its Read more »
Group Volunteering can Create Lasting Change!
In 2011, elder clients seeking help with their outdoor chores were served by 913 DARTS volunteers; 839 of them volunteered as part of a corporate, civic, faith-based, or athletic group. A congregation in Burnsville, Minn., cancelled their Sunday service so their 200 members could put their faith in action through “random acts of raking.” One youth hockey association arranged fo Read more »
Giving is the Reason for Living!
These few words have shaped the investment of my adult life as I have “worked” to help people discover the joy of giving. Read more »
Hearing a Relieved Elder Makes My Day
As we age, handling everyday chores can be a bit more challenging. And these cold months can bring on extra woes. I live in the Twin Cities, but my mother lives in greater Minnesota. Lucky for me, I have siblings who can help my Mom with things like shoveling the walk. Not every elder has someone nearby who can help with seasonal chores. Read more »
Minnesota's Give to the Max Day (11/16/11) Raised $13.5 Million
Give to the Max Day in Minnesota raised $13.5 million for participating nonprofit organizations. As cited in a Pioneer Press article today (11/17/11), "Minnesota nonprofits pulled out all the stops during the local one-day online giving event, Give Read more »
November 16: Give Today! Celebrate the Good Work of Minnesota Nonprofits
Today is a special day for all Minnesota nonprofits. It's the third annual Give to the Max Day. Nonprofit organizations will once again ask Minnesotans to display their record-breaking generosity by donating to their favorite charities online at GiveMN.org. Join the "Great Minnestoa Give Together" today! Read more »
Celebrate Caregivers! November is National Family Caregivers Month
In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association began promoting the celebration of family caregivers during the week of Thanksgiving. As interest grew in family caregiving issues, National Family Caregivers Week became National Family Caregivers Month. Read more »
Garage Sale Proceeds will "Tool" Winter Rescue Volunteers
Proceeds totalling more than $700 from a garage sale Sept. 22-24 will help buy snowblowers that volunteers can use this winter. Read more »
Minnesota Gets High Marks in Elderly Care
A Star Tribune feature today (Sept. 8) points to Minnesota as a leader in long-term care for older and disabled people. The article states, "Minnesota leads the nation in long-term care for older and disabled people -- and illustrates how the nation could cut costs by offering better care and coordination, according to a [AARP] national study released Thursday. Read more »
