St Paul Nonprofits and Charities

I applied because we are hurting. I left an 11 year severely abusive relationship, 4 mo later an unexpected issue & had a double bilateral mastectomy requiring me to be out of work for 4-6 weeks. 3 months later I had corrective surgery to damage caused by the violentsexual assaults. 2months later the reconstruction surgery to put the implants after the mastectomy.On top of it all, in January 2025 I was fired for excessive absences. I NEVER missed a day aside from 2 weeks to allow healing from the surgeries.kept $1700 of my pay. Then my abuser found me.No work since January 2025, car is up for repo, about to lose it all, they refused to look at my app. because I don't have the work email of my dr, who would be expected to click a link from an automated email account, input her license # and other personal information to verify my story. No dr is going to do that but thats their requirement, no exceptions. That's ridiculous and irrational.

The MAS is a vibrant and diverse group that enriches the cultural fabric of the United States. Representing various ethnic backgrounds, languages, and traditions, American Muslims contribute significantly to society in numerous ways. They play vital roles in education, healthcare, business, and the arts, exemplifying the spirit of entrepreneurship and community service. It's a Muslim community located in Blaine, Minnesota. <br>A notable characteristic of the American Muslim community is its commitment to social justice, charity, and civic engagement. Many organizations within the community actively participate in local and national initiatives aimed at addressing social inequalities and supporting marginalized populations. This engagement reflects the community's dedication to fostering dialogues about inclusivity, acceptance, and understanding across various sectors of society.<br><br>Another strength of the American Muslim community lies in its interfaith relationships. Many American Muslims work alongside individuals from different religious backgrounds, promoting mutual respect and cooperation. These alliances often lead to community events, educational programs, and outreach efforts that educate the public about Islamic traditions and values.<br>In recent years, the community has also been a source of resilience and strength in the face of challenges, including misinformation and discrimination. By promoting awareness and educating the public about Islam, American Muslims continue to dismantle stereotypes and misconceptions, advocating for a more inclusive society.<br><br>In conclusion, the American Muslim community is a vital part of the nation's multicultural landscape. Their contributions to social issues, commitment to interfaith dialogue, and resilience shape not only the community itself but also the broader American experience.<br>

These Dogs....Casper aka C-Dawg, Minnesota Fats aka Chicken Nuggets, and PetHaven saves lives!????????????‍??????????????????

Had the privilege of seeing many shows from this great company. They have a unique way of bringing stories to stage using only movement. Great job!

I have been searching for a local charity to help by volunteering. I came across Pawsitivity Service Dogs and was instantly drawn to the cause of the organization. Pawsitivity is genuinely concerned with helping change peoples’ lives by giving the opportunity to live a life they may not get to experience without the help of a properly trained service dog and support system. The entire staff is extremely experienced and knowledgeable on all aspects of the charity in addition to being inclusive and generous. One more thing that I find impressive about Pawsitivity Service Dogs is the transparency of how donations are used to make a significant difference in the lives of the people it helps. <br> <br>If you are in search of a charity that is working towards special cause, I highly recommend exploring Pawsitivity Service Dogs’ website to see for yourself everything the charity is doing. Even simply spreading the word of the great cause is valuable and helpful to the charity!!

NAMI-Minnesota works tirelessly to meet the needs of the individuals they serve. They provide a wide array of robust services to the Minnesota community. NAMI-Minnesota staff are responsive, kind, and acutely aware of the community's needs. The Minnesota community is exceedingly fortunate to have this organization.

Great continued efforts and brilliant work by SILC. Run by volunteers yet professional. love the dedication of the team to get where SILC is today. Hope to have lots of chapters so it becomes accessible to more folks in Minnesota. Best wishes and thanks for keeping the roots strong!

I was needing health insurance and I went to Ramsey County. They helped me but they didn't know all the answers to my questions. My Social Worker recommended me to come to Hmong American Partnership. The HAP Navigator assisted me but there was a pending status on my application. HAP staff helped me and got my pending application approved through the State MNsure. I was so happy because now I have health care coverage. I'm going to refer my daughter too because she needs insurance.

I've participated in programming of the Friends for many years, and continue to be so impressed by the variety and quality of their offerings, most of which are free. Programs are spread throughout the St. Paul area, including at all the branch libraries. I'm also a fan of their very effective communications with members. Happy to support them!

SharedGeo is amazing. Its people are intelligent, committed, knowledgeable and responsive. They provide leadership and financial support for our Emergency Location Marker trail sign program in northern Minnesota, which is becoming common around the state and nation for basic off-road location information among friends and also for emergency response. <br> <br>BJ Kohlstedt, Director of <br>Emergency Management <br>Lake County, MN

Twenty years saving and adopting cats and kittens. In 2014, over 500 cats were placed <br>in new homes. <br> <br>Located in St Paul, Minnesota they now have two buildings, one which serves as a <br>adopting and cat housing center..Several years ago, they purchased a second building <br>for picture talking, shots, and interviewing adopters.. <br> <br>Thanks to all of the ladies and donors, Feline Rescue, continues it's great work. Stop by <br>and interact with the sheltered cats and the staff..They are open twice per day, six <br>days a week. <br> <br>They are St Paul and Minneapolis premiere NP cat shelter and adoptioners..We are <br>proud to support them financially and as fosters. <br> <br>Feline Rescue, also has a semi-annual newsletter, as well as a 990 report.. <br> <br>They certainly are worthy of any and all community support.

Loved helping the community. The vets were so patient with us and I learned a lot. You don't need fancy equipments to get the job done. The locals were friendly and amazing too. Smiles all around :)

Animal Folks is a welcome addition to the Animal Welfare Community as an “umbrella” organization that benefits the entire animal welfare community. Their success additionally brings a host of benefits to other advocacy groups and the community at large. <br> <br>In concert and working with various individuals, public and private institutions they succeed in their mission because they are persistent in an analytical, intelligent, business like manner. Their research and investigative work is professional, thorough and presented well. Ann Olson, Founder and Director is a skilled communicator and negotiator and a small hardworking Board brings a wealth of talent, expertise and experience to the table. <br> <br>Challenges are viewed as opportunities to learn and educate in a respectful way to create the systemic change they seek. As donors we find them effective and accountable in their work; and focused and devoted to their mission. Additionally, there is a positive spirit and synergy that attracts volunteers and key individuals to their cause. <br> <br>Having been involved in humane and rescue work for years on many levels it is refreshing to see real progress on the horizon and rewarding to experience Prevention rather than Reaction. <br> <br>“Giving should be entered into in just the same way as investing. Giving is investing.” Rockefeller <br> <br>Certainly we all want to maximize our gifts and make sure they find their way to where they are needed, designated, and well spent; and we feel gifting Animal Folks is a wise investment and business decision, as well as one from the heart. <br> <br> Giving is also receiving and we have greatly appreciated the opportunity to support Animal Folks. <br> <br>Cynthia and Steven Erickson <br>

Give Us wings just celebrated 15 years of working with poor rural communities in Kenya and Uganda to eliminate poverty. Under the direction of community groups Give Us Wings has developed two health care clinics, several housing cooperatives, the Michele Obama School for Women, a major clean water project serving thousands of families in Nyago, Kenya and a business loan program in Uganda. Give Us Wings is now about to embark on a family to family sponsorship program to assure that families have what they need to support the education of their children. The service model supports self-governance and self-sufficiency all directed by community groups. All of the above is why I support Give Us Wings as a great nonprofit.

My son has epilepsy and I am really disappointed in the foundations decision to release 60,000 balloons into the enviroment.... "eco" friendly balloons are not eco friendly they kill fish, birds and turtles...stop the balloom release return the balloons to kansas. and why would you use a send money outr of state????? <br> Dear Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, <br>We are writing today in hopes the Epilepsy Foundation Minnesota will reconsider their plans to release 60,000 balloons. With many alternatives available, it is easy to offer a memorable event that will not cause litter or harm other lives. We support the foundation's important work to 'Rise Above Seizures', however, this event could have disastrous effects . <br> <br>We were alerted of the planned balloon release by many concerned locals. Some are from your town, others from neighboring states that will no doubt feel the wrath of this event. Contrary to what your balloon supplier might have told you, latex balloons will not "eliminate your ecological impact". We see this organization has taken careful consideration to manipulate the public into thinking there is such thing as an "ecologically-friendly balloon release". It is highly irresponsible to put facts aside & recite balloon industry propaganda to justify this mass littering event. Obviously Epilepsy Foundation Minnesota is quite aware of the controversy over balloon releases, proven by the great lengths it has taken to suggest this is an "eco-friendly" balloon release. First, you must understand latex balloons, may be made using sap of the Hevea tree (which itself alone is biodegradable), but have added chemicals, dyes, & plasticizers. They are not 100% coagulated sap, they are not 100% biodegradable. My son had seizures and I am very active in our local chapter meetings, they plan to release 60,000 balloons to honor life...which will kill animals...I am NOT happy that all the work I have done for the foundation was for people who don't really care about life. Latex balloons are nothing like a natural oak leaf, this analogy was composed by a man in the balloon industry. Oak leaves are a natural substance found in the environment & add nutrients to soil as they decompose. Latex balloons are not natural in the environment & can take several years to begin to break down, only adding toxic substances into the environment. Omitting strings from a released balloon does not make them any safer as entanglement is not the only risk. All released balloons, including those falsely-marketed as "biodegradable", return to Earth as deadly litter. These latex balloons have been found polluting the most pristine & remote areas, far from any other human disturbance. While some may reach a height that will cause them to shatter, this allows them to fall as litter that resembles food to many animals. Not all balloons reach this height, remaining intact, also falling as litter. Balloons have been documented traveling tens of thousands of miles. Balloons released in Minnesota can end up polluting nearby, or the Great Lakes Region, or even the Atlantic ocean. Animals, both marine & terrestrial, wild & domestic have been killed by consuming balloons. From cows to sea turtles, it only takes one balloon to kill, & it is a slow agonizing death as the digestive tract is blocked. Is this a risk Epilepsy Foundation Minnesota is willing to take to recognize people with epilepsy? <br> <br>It is also important to consider the current Helium issue. Scientists warn this finite resource should be conserved for more important applications. Helium is essential for countless scientific & medical applications, including ventilators, MRIs and many other life-saving procedures. Even procedures that may help those with epilepsy. Currently, the nation's supply can not keep up with demand. <br> <br>We are hopeful once all is taken into consideration, Epilepsy Foundation Minnesota will chose not to move forward with releasing balloons. Please also consider, public opinion of balloons is changing, they are viewed as wasteful, single-use items that quickly become trash. People are more aware of sustainable practices & lessening their impact on the planet. Most people would not litter, yet releasing balloons is simply littering, as all released balloons will only become litter where they land no matter what material they are made of. Please do not toss 60,000 pieces of litter into the environment. <br> <br>Perhaps if more were aware of the wastefulness of balloon releases & the serious issue of balloon pollution - no balloon would ever be released on purpose. Especially not in an attempt to honor others. <br> <br>It is difficult to understand how any Department of Natural Resources or Pollution Control Agency would approve of such a mass littering event as this. <br> <br>Many alternatives to balloons are available. Perhaps create a garden that can be added to every year. Bulbs could be planted so as they bloom to spell names or create designs. A ceremonial tree could be planted. A mass bubble blowing is always beautiful. Something that will create a positive impact could be more dignified. <br> <br>Please view our website & Facebook page or the attached fact sheet for more information & alternatives. <br>Thank you for your consideration, we look forward to a prompt reply. <br> <br>Peace, <br>Danielle & Chelsea <br> <br>Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota - 1.800.779.0777 <br>Twitter @EpilepsyMN <br> <br>vkopplin@efmn.org <br>msmith@efmn.org <br>mbecker@efmn.org <br> <br>Executive Director <br>Vicki Kopplin <br>651.287.2314 <br> <br>Communications & Data Coordinator <br>Maggie Smith <br>651.287.2322 <br> <br>Melissa Becker <br>Marketing & Communications Director <br>651.287.2302 <br> <br>Minnesota Dept of Natural Resources Central Office <br>(888) 646-6367 <br>info.dnr@state.mn.u <br>twitter @mndnr <br> <br>Minnesota Pollution Control Agency <br>www.pca.state.mn.us <br>800-657-3864 <br>Air Quality Complaints - balloon release - 651-296-7300 <br>twitter @MnPCA

Mark A. Nugent Foundation funded our research project. Without their continued support, the studies would not have been possible. We are now using the data from this work to apply for federal grants. The work has been published in several peer-reviewd publications [e.g., Stephan, E., Pardo, J.V., Faris, P.L., Hartman, B.K. Kim, S.W., Ivanov, E.H., Goodale, R.L. Functional neuroimaging of gastric distension. J Gastrointest Surg 7:740-749 (2003); •Faris, P.L., Eckert, E.D., Kim, S.W., Meller, W.H., Pardo, J.V., Goodale, R.L., Hartman, B.K. Evidence for a vagal pathophysiology for bulimia nervosa and the accompanying depressive symptoms. J Affect Disord 92:79-90 (2006).]. Our team is very indebted to this foundation for its encouragement and support.

MEP has great people who are well situated at the legislature to effectively represent the general environmental community. They are not shrill, obnoxious and intolerant of other viewpoints, but rather try to help educate and facilitate decision making that allows for long range environmental stewardship. I think you get excellent

For a number of years I drove to pick up and deliver seniors going to the Lil Bros' festive holiday dinners. The notable aspect was obvious in their logo, a rose. In other words, they put on affairs with flowers and entertainment, not just calories, although the meals were themselves quite fine, including sparkling wine.

Sunny Hollow is a wonderful school that adheres to the ideals and objectives originally developed by Maria Montessori and carried on through AMI. Children at Sunny Hollow are not taught so much as given the opportunity to learn. Sunny Hollow has environments for children from age 33 months through 12 years old. Both my children have attended Sunny Hollow and they have learned to function on their own and have learned how to help other children achieve their goals at the same time. The Montessori experience helps children understand the big picture of what they are doing. As a result I had to change how I talk to my children, I no longer need to slowly give them one step or one piece of the picture at a time. I can speak them as if they are older than they really are, tell them what our objectives are, and give them multi-step instructions to get there without overwhelming them.

I believe this organization has gone out of existence. In 2007, they lost a significant portion of public funding and had to let go all their staff but two. The Director was attempting to raise enough funds to re-start. We have not heard from them since. Also, the phone number has been disconnected.