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December 2018
Santa on the Fire Truck
For over 25 years, the St. Anthony Fire Department has helped Santa and his reindeer collect for families in need. Once again we will drive down streets in St. Anthony to help spread holiday cheer. Acceptable donations for Toys for Tots: New, unwrapped toys, cash or check. Checks can be made out to “Toys for Tots." Acceptable Donations for “Nourish 282” include cash, gift cards or children’s clothing. Donations will be accepted until Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Here's the fire truck schedule,…
Find out more »Give the gift of blood
You have one more chance to donate blood before the year is out. Memorial Blood Center will be at Community Grounds, 560 40th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, from 3:30-7 pm Thursday, Dec. 27.
Find out more »Free meal on Thursdays at Living Hope Ministries
Living Hope Ministries, 1737 Adams St. NE, will have a free, warm, and nutritious meal served every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm. Call 612-789-2244 with questions.
Find out more »January 2019
Volunteer with RSVP
Are you 55+? Are you looking for meaningful ways to volunteer? Volunteers of America MN’s RSVP Program can help.
Find out more »Dunkin’ for Donors Memorial Blood Drive
Memorial Blood Centers will have blood drives at Cuningham Group, 201 Main St. SE, Friday, Jan. 11, 8-11 am, and at Insight Brewing, 2821 E. Hennepin Ave., Friday, Jan. 18, 3:30-6:30 pm.
Find out more »Volunteers needed for Jan. 23 count of people experiencing homelessness
The count will take place Wednesday, Jan. 23, at sundown, and end at sunrise Thursday, Jan. 24. Locations throughout the county, including homeless shelters, city streets, and other known homeless encampments will be canvased in an attempt to interview people who are experiencing homelessness.
Find out more »File Your Taxes for Free at Prepare + Prosper
With tax season right around the corner and new federal tax laws to navigate, Prepare + Prosper (P+P) encourages low- and moderate-income individuals and families to file their taxes for free with an IRS-certified volunteer tax preparer to get their maximum refund and save money.
Find out more »Exchange Club 2019 Youth Benefit Dinner
The East Minneapolis Exchange Club will hold its 2019 Youth Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5:30-9 pm at Jax Cafe, 1928 University Avenue NE. Cost is $180 per couple and includes two dinners, two drinks and one entry for the $1,000 grand prize. A silent auction will be held. Contact Diane Lucas, dlucas@catholiceldercare.org, for tickets and info. Proceeds benefit several youth programs in Northeast.
Find out more »February 2019
Donate to or shop at 4-H prom dress sale
Anoka County 4-H will have a sale of gently used and new prom/formal dresses and accessories, Friday, Feb. 1, 6-9 pm, and Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 am-2 pm, at Bunker Hills Activities Center.
Find out more »Valley View collecting donated shoes
The Valley View Elementary Parent Teacher Organization in Columbia Heights is collecting new and used shoes in wearable condition, through March 8. Donated shoes are repurposed through micro-enterprises in developing countries, and each pair of shoes earns funds for Valley View Elementary School.
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