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Mortenson Construction Donates Materials, Labor and More to Project at Bar None |
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Mortenson: A Construction Company With A Big Heart
The day begins with a morning stretch – a good way to start a workout. And work out, they did. And the people stretching? They are 30 Mortenson Construction employees taking a day off work to give back to the community. Learn More>
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Recent Program News |
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Anita Raymond and Mary McGurran Honored for Service to Seniors
The Shelley Joseph-Kordell Award ceremony honored the contributions of Volunteers of America–Minnesota’s Anita Raymond and Mary McGurran on October 30. Learn More>
A Snapshot of Recent Events
Sneak a peek at events including our Virtual Baseball Challenge, Voices of the Elders II Exhibition, Buses for Baseball and more. Learn More>
New Project Will Help Unbefriended Elders
We were recently awarded a grant for a project that helps unbefriended elders who are at risk of becoming incapacitated state their health care wishes. Learn More> |
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Making a Difference. Changing Lives. |
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Kelsey: A Daily Reminder
Dork, Toad and Freak are just a few of the names coined for sixteen year old Kelsey by her siblings. Yes Kelsey, the middle child, is different from her sisters. Learn More>
Quasif: Imprisoned No More
Quasif is a survivor. War, imprisonment, refugee camps, hunger and loss in his native Ethiopia—he has lived to tell about it all. But then a year ago, a stroke paralyzed the right side of his body. Learn More>
Thank You Page
Special notes of appreciation from those we served through our Family Treatment Foster Care and our MAO Legal Services programs. Learn More>
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Impact Profile: Operation Backpack 2008 |
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Deserving Children Start School Equipped to Learn
Our fifth annual Operation Backpack campaign, which ran from August 1 through 25, gathered 569 new backpacks loaded with fresh school supplies and 200 new school supply kits which benefited 769 disadvantaged kids. Learn More> |
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How You Can Help |
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 Thanksgiving Bags
Our "Thanksgiving Bags" campaign provides meals to low-income families and individuals. Food donations are still needed! Distribution is scheduled for Saturday, November 22. Learn more>
 Adopt a Family
Through our "Adopt a Family" campaign, sponsors adopt a disadvantaged child, family or older adult and purchase gifts from a wish list written by the recipient themselves. Sponsor registration begins September 1. Gift drop off
celebration is scheduled for Thursday, December 11 from
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Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Honors Volunteer
Peter Blau, a volunteer at our Regional Corrections Center (RCC), was honored for his contributions as a volunteer, a leader and a role model, by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine at their 20th Anniversary “2008 Volunteer Hall of Fame” reception on September 25. Learn More> |
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Save the Date
Saturday, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Bags Event
Assembly 8:45 a.m., Delivery 9:30 a.m.
Location: Park ElderCenter, 1505 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Contact: Kristin Cook at kcook@voamn.org or 952-945-4039
Donations are still needed!
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Kim Rymer
Director of Communications
952-945-4074
Volunteers of America - Minnesota
7625 Metro Blvd.
Mpls., MN 55439
Main phone:
952-945-4000
Website:
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