September 1st, 2010 | Events, News, Press

cities_97_logoOur president Karen Kitchel was featured on the latest episode of Cities 97’s Twin Cities Insight (broadcast on 8/29/10). Spoke about how we provide over 360,000 less fortunate kids with toy-filled birthday gift bags and our plans to raise funds with a Pancake Breakfast with MN Twins Michael Cuddyer & Jesse Crain.

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August 30th, 2010 | Donations, Events

fundraiser65Our online-only Social Summer Fundraiser ends tomorrow on August 31 and we need your help to reach our goal of $1,200. These funds will directly support our mission to provide toy-filled birthday gift bags to food shelves and shelters so that parents living in poverty can give their child a birthday gift.

There are a number of ways to lend a hand:

Thank you so much for your support!

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August 18th, 2010 | Events, News, Upcoming Event

cuddyer-headerLearn more about Cheerful Givers while enjoying breakfast with Michael Cuddyer and Jesse Crain. Join us for this fundraiser event  on Monday, September 20, 9:30 – 10:30 am at the Chart House Restaurant in Lakeville, MN.You’ll have the opportunity to enter drawings for Minnesota Twins tickets and autographed Twins merchandise. Michael Cuddyer and Jesse Crain will also host a Q&A session. All for only $25. Register today!

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August 9th, 2010 | Donations, Events

auctionitems10We’ve added an online auction as part of our Social Summer Fundraiser this year. All proceeds go toward our campaign goal of $1,200 and support our mission to provide toy-filled birthday gift bags to food shelves and shelters so that parents living in poverty can give their child a birthday gift.

Items up for bid include autographed photos of Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau & Michael Cuddyer, a signed Adrian Peterson Vikings jersey, personal concerts from Tim Mahoney and Jeff James (in your home or office) and more.

More details.

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August 8th, 2010 | Donations, Events

socsum55As our online-only Social Summer Fundraiser enters it’s second week, we’re thrilled to say we’ve already reached over half of our goal of $1,200. You can help by continuing to spread the word across social networks you belong to. We’ve made it easy to share on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace with just a click.

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August 1st, 2010 | Events, Giving

socsummer-logoThe Social Summer Fundraiser, an online-only fundraiser, kicks off today and goes through August 31, 2010. The goal of this campaign is to raise funds strictly through the power of social media.

We need your help to spread the word across social networks you belong to. We even have simple links already set up to promote it on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and your own website or blog.

Visit the Social Summer Fundraiser page for more information

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It doesn’t take a lot of effort to help others. It just takes willingness. In an hour you can do a lot with a group. Food banks don’t have resources for birthdays. It’s not as vital as food, but kids need more than what is vital to life. — Cargill Employees (Minnetonka, MN)

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