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90 cents out of every dollar supports community services for people in need. .
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Intergenerational Mosaic Unveiled at Southwest Center
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Triumphing Over Barricades
Abdulkadir was a “brainiac” and completed most of 8th grade by the
time he was just twelve. Math was his favorite subject. His family owned a small grocery business in Miesso, Ethiopia. Life was good. Then suddenly... Learn More>
Save the Date
Tuesday, July 28
Event: Bowling for Backpacks
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
Pre-registration required. Contact: Kristin Cook 952-945-4039 or
kcook@voamn.org
Documentary:
On Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. TPT's Minnesota channel will air Volunteers of America’s documentary, “Prostitution: Beyond the Myths.”
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Our Southwest Center seniors worked with students from Barton
Open School, volunteers from East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood
Association (EHFNA), Calhoun Area Residents Action Group (CARAG), and area residents, last fall to develop and construct a mosaic mural on an exterior wall of the Center. This intergenerational art project was intended to improve and beautify the neighborhood, as well as instill a sense of pride and
ownership among community residents.
“This process was a great example of how art can bring people together. People of all ages worked with each other to create this beautiful piece. I think everyone who sees the mosaic will be inspired by the work and its celebration of our neighborhood,” said Mary Ann Schoenberger, Director of Southwest Center. Learn More>
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Recent Program News
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Foster Parent Receives Volunteer Award from Allianz Life
Jerri Searcy, a client services representative for Allianz Life, received
the company’s “Volunteer of the Quarter Award” for her work as a
foster parent and volunteer for Volunteers of America–Minnesota. Learn More>
Noteworthy Tidbits
A variety of our professional program staff have been recognized by other groups for outstanding service. Learn More>
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Making A Difference. Changing Lives.
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When You Are Homeless, You Walk All Day
Dorothy, currently in her late sixties, moved to Minneapolis in 2004 when
she decided to remove her eldest son, Anthony, who is developmentally
disabled, from an Illinois state institution where he had lived for 30
years. Dorothy believed her son had been neglected and abused and wanted to care for him in her own home. Learn More>
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Impact Profile: Thanksgiving Bags & Adopt a Family
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Big Hearts Emerge Despite Economic Gloom
Last holiday season, despite one of the toughest economic years in recent
history, more people than ever before extended a helping hand to strangers
in need through our Thanksgiving Bags and Adopt a Family programs. While
the requests for assistance from low-income families, seniors, and other
individuals were greater than ever before, the response from generous
people in the community was also the greatest it’s ever been. Learn More>
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How You Can Help
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Contact:
Kim Rymer
Director of Communications
952-945-4074
krymer@voamn.org
Address:
Volunteers of America - Minnesota
7625 Metro Blvd.
Mpls., MN 55439
Main phone:
952-945-4000
Website:
www.voamn.org
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Take Part in A Community Event!
Our community events provide a variety of meaningful ways for individuals and groups to contribute to the community through Volunteers of America- Minnesota. Learn More>
Leave A Legacy: Gifts that make a difference for years to come!
Would you like to help those in need, but don't think you can? Did you know that you can make a gift that pays steady income? Charitable gift annuities can offer a "win-win" for donors and Volunteers of America of Minnesota. They offer great returns, plus your income taxes may be reduced and your spendable income may go up. For more information, contact Laura Wagner at 952-945-4061 or lwagner@voamn.org. (Please consult with your own tax advisor regarding these types of gifts and estate planning.)
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