Giving Tuesday, observed on December 2nd, is a global movement that harnesses the power of generosity to kick off the holiday season. As a response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to come together and support charitable causes. On this day, people around the world are inspired to make donations, volunteer their time, or advocate for the issues that matter most to them, fostering a spirit of compassion and philanthropy.
Learn more about Giving Tuesday here.
We all have a story about how music changed our life. So we don't think there should be financial barriers to learning how to play music.
We've seen first hand how music lessons change, shape, and inspire our students. Our lessons are more than just learning music -- they're a place for our students, of all ages, to find a little joy and peace. Our goal is to provide free lessons and start-up supplies to anyone who wants them.
This year, we're raising funds to cover 10 music lesson scholarships, which includes a year's worth of 30-minute lessons from our experienced instructors, along with gear and supplies for the year. These community-funded scholarships will be 100% free for the student, with no requirements to apply or nominate.
The Music Coop
Hello@musiccoopmn.org
(952) 470-7844
180 George St. Excelsior, MN 55331
OUR MISSION
To create a healthy and stable community for all
OUR VISION
A community where everyone has the resources to thrive
OUR BELIEF
ICA’s presence in our communities makes our neighborhoods more stable and secure
ICA Food Shelf
scott@icafoodshelf.org
952-279-0280
12990 St. Davids Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305
WeCAN is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to empower and equip individuals and families to reach stability and self-sufficiency.
Our vision is that families and individuals will thrive in a vibrant community with full access to resources and support services.
The organization’s purpose is to address the human service needs by delivering emergency service, sharing information, developing cooperative efforts, and making referrals to other agencies as may be appropriate. WeCAN serves as a resource and catalyst for the provision of human services in the area by identifying unmet human service needs and developing solutions that address those needs, including information and referral services.
Western Communities Action Network, Inc.
5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound, MN 55362
(952) 472-0742
The Minnesota Streetcar Museum is an all-volunteer 501c(3) organization which relies on your donations to preserve, maintain, and operate Minnesota’s historic streetcars as well as to share the history of this fascinating system and it’s effects on the state. We appreciate all donations!
The Minnesota Streetcar Museum began service 52 years ago at Lake Harriet and then in Excelsior in 1998. We achieved these milestones because of the generosity of our members and friends.
Minnesota Streetcar Museum, Excelsior Streetcar Line (Excelsior Trolley).
Email: info@trolleyride.org Website: trolleyride.org
Postal Mail: PO Box 16509 Minneapolis, MN 55416-0509
Building Awareness, Appreciation & Support for our Library
Friends of the Hennepin County Library is the fundraising partner of Hennepin County Library with a mission to build awareness, appreciation, and support for our world-class library. Together, Friends of the Hennepin County Library and Hennepin County Library share a vision of a library that ensures every person has the opportunity and resources to read, engage, graduate, work, and learn.
As Friends, we build a library that is more than the sum of its books. When our community invests in our library, we invest in the knowledge, equity, and empowerment of all.
Friends of the Hennepin County Library, 300 Nicollet Mall Suite N-290, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-543-8111
At Camp Fire Minnesota, young people bond through shared experiences, creating a trove of memories and a network of life-long friendships. We disconnect from technology, providing space to build authentic connections with each other and the natural world.
Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment is at the core of our mission. At Camp Fire, we encourage young people to discover their own strength and resilience by building confidence in themselves, their peers, and their mentors. View our Youth Storytelling Contest submissions to hear it from Camp Fire youth!
With your support, we can continue to create meaningful nature experiences for 10,000 youth each year while removing barriers to participation. In 2022, 48% of youth participated through financial assistance.
For over 35 years, Reach for Resources has been providing person-centered services and support to individuals with disabilities throughout Minnesota. Every day we live our mission of empowering people of all abilities to reach their full potential. We believe our community is a better place when it is inclusive, and every individual and family, regardless of ability, has the chance to be successful.
Reach for Resources, Inc.
info@reachforresources.org
952-200-3030
5900 Green Oak Drive, Suite 303
Minnetonka, MN 55343
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
Our Vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®
Our Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Care and Support
We work on a national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Research
As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to advancing vital research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.
Advocacy
The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer’s research and care initiatives at the state and federal level.
Alzheimer's Association MN-ND, 12701 Whitewater Drive, Suite 290, Minnetonka, MN 55343
It costs more than $300,000 to bring the Klondike teams to the finish line. This includes offering a $40,000 purse to attract the world-class athletes who compete in our race. While business sponsorships remain our primary source of funding, we recently added an opportunity for individuals and families to help cover costs as well. Contributions are tax-deductible as we are a nonprofit organization, and 100% of our net proceeds go toward supporting both our two- and four-legged friends through our three charity partners: Can Do Canines, Cast Outdoor Adventures and ICA Food Shelf
Many Hands Many Meals is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit volunteer-driven organization committed to inspiring, engaging, and educating people, starting with our children, by packaging life-saving meals that ease world hunger.
Focusing On Hope
Alleviating some of the financial burdens associated with treatment.
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation, a Minnesota based 501(c)(3), has been a source of hope for local breast cancer patients and their families since 2001.
Every other minute in this country, a person hears the devastating words: “You have breast cancer.” By the time you finish reading this page, another family will be irrevocably affected. The time and costs associated with medical care are just the beginning – we’re here to help with everything else. No one should be left homeless or financially devastated by this terrible disease. We can’t fix everything, but together we can fix this.
Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers is a nonprofit community-based blood center that provides lifesaving blood and blood products to hospitals and other organizations. Memorial Blood Centers operates in Minnesota and Wisconsin and relies on the local community to donate blood to help ensure a safe and stable blood supply is available to area hospitals and other partners.
We offer part-time summer employment while partnering with local businesses in a true nonprofit model.
ResourceWest is a non-profit community agency that serves families and individuals living in the West Metro community. We support people as they become more connected, more resourceful, and more hopeful about their future. From crisis, to action, to hope: the services of ResourceWest stabilize families and ultimately help build healthier communities one neighbor at a time.
When you support Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) with the gift of your time, dollars or assets, you are strengthening the ministry and touching lives in tangible ways.
The Presbyterian Homes Foundation enables you to give in the manner best fitting your values, wishes and circumstances. Whether offering a gift today, planning for a future gift, or recognizing a specific employee or group of employees as a Shining Star, the Presbyterian Homes Foundation team is ready to help. Your gift plays a critical role in enriching the lives and touching the hearts of residents, customers or employees.
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church is the friendly church with the Gospel message—a place where faith is alive and love overflows. We hope everyone who walks through our doors finds a community filled with grace, hospitality, and purpose. Generosity is our privilege, and as we give our time, talent, and treasures, God shapes us to be more like Jesus. Together, we’re partnering with Him to bring a little more of Heaven to earth.
With 100% of donations going towards grants and programs, LCIF empowers the compassionate service of Lions and those who need our help. Although those benefitting from your support may never know of your generosity, Lions Clubs International Foundation and our beneficiaries are grateful for your support.
Excelsior Masonic Lodge No. 113 is the local lodge supporting the South Lake Minnetonka area. We were founded by a charter from the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in 1875 and have been continuously operating since that time.