Eagan Nonprofits and Charities

The passion that Debbie (Founder and CEO) has for reaching children around the Twin Cities, sharing the love of reading with them by distributing FREE books, knows no bounds. Debbie is an inspiration to everyone who gets involved with The Free Book Buggie. It's a honor to watch her work and share her love of reading and exploring new worlds with the children who attend events where The Buggie has a presence.

I have worked for over 10 years with both Labouré aspirants and the administrative team, and have participated in their fundraising training classes. The Labouré team is incredible, helping aspirants to achieve their fundraising goals so that they can be debt-free as they enter religious or priestly formation. The training and support they give is top-notch, and aspirants who work withing the system outlined are wildly successful, from my perspective. I have nothing but positive things to say about the Labouré Society!

Great cause with a great leader (Karen) to facilitate the project. Easy for groups to gather and pack birthday bags for less fortunate children. Not sure about small groups, but for big groups they can bring a packing event to you! Particularly like that this is a dual purpose charity - supports both those with mental disabilities in the charity work and children in poverty as recipients of birthday gifts. Would recommend to all event coordinators.

This is a small non-profit that does very big things. They brought a 10-piece song and dance troupe from China to Minnesota for the first time and has presented several groundbreaking multi-cultural concerts, some even featuring Grammy-winning musicians. They also bring wonderful professional musicians into retirement communities and nursing homes. All performances I've attended have been superb!

I want to express my complete appreciation and gratitude for all the help the Beacon Foundation has provided. I had an accident in my home, and broke my shoulder, and was off work for eight months. My short term disability was utilized (which was not very much to live on), and barely was able to keep my head above water. I was in a very low place in my life. I was really struggling to meet my medical bills, and particularly my rent, and my situation was becoming alarmingly dismal. had called all my creditors and they extended some grace time, but my time was drastically diminishing. I have very wonderful and supportive friends, and one particular person continually urged me to contact the Beacon Foundation. I have so much pride, and I did not want to reach out and seek outside help, because I consider myself a very independent woman. But at the urging of Beacon Foundation volunteers, I reluctantly asked for help. I did submit my application, and thankfully received the help which I so desperately was seeking. I was able to accommodate by basic bills, and bring my utilities current. I cannot express my appreciation in words, and will be eternally grateful for the great impact Beacon Foundation has made on my life. With the help you provided, I could breathe, and able to concentrate on getting back to health and healing. Thank you for all provided the funding and the excellent guidance of those who represent the Beacon Foundation.

I run a small manual labor business and worked with Lifeworks to move their clients furniture. The job was a two day job and agreed to pay me $800 for two movers, myself and a sub-contractor. It has been 5 weeks going on six and have been giving me the run around ever since. The way Lifeworks operates is very unprofessional.

This will be my 10th year serving the Dakota Center for the Arts doing business as the Eagan Art Festival. In June of 2013 over 8100 members of the community came to the festival to enjoy 100 artists, 9 food vendors, community art projects, a children's activity, and two days of on-going live entertainment all with no admission fee. This event has been growing on average 10% each year and the Eagan Art Festival will celebrate its 20th Anniversary June 28 & 29, 2014. Additionally, the organization provided two college scholarships to Eagan high school seniors going into an art related field, scholarships to the Eagan Art House, and A Winter Art Experience at the Eagan Byerly's, to be held Saturday, December 7, 12 - 4 p.m. <br>I am proud to work for this organization and be a part of the Art in Eagan.

This non-profit raises money to build houses for the people of Cite Soleil and Jacmel Haiti. This gives the people of these communities a chance to live in a house without a dirt floor and with doors that lock and a roof that doesn't leak. The non-profit is comprised of all volunteers and 98% of money donated goes directly to helping the people of Haiti. Board members travel to Haiti each year to make sure the money raised is being used for what it was designated for. They also bring necessities to each of the families every year. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>