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St. Anthony Park Co-Op Preschool
This nurturing, parent-run preschool, with a strong ethic of family involvement, wanted to distinguish itself as a program focused on fostering kindness, empathy and service in children.
The Blake School
This highly respected institution enjoyed a robust, nationally recognized service-learning program, and now sought to engage families more fully in their service efforts.
Bright Horizons Childcare Centers
With a company-wide focus on growing giving children, Bright Horizons wanted to provide parents a fun, hands-on way to pass on that critical message to their children.
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
This respected organization boasted a solid base of volunteers, but it wanted to identify, formalize and enrich its family service options and provide tools to optimize the volunteer experience.
DARTS
DARTS, a Twin Cities nonprofit that connects people (especially the elderly) to needed services, already offered wonderful family-friendly volunteer opportunities. However, the agency wanted to enrich those opportunities with customized materials specifically geared to families with children.
Global Citizen's Network
Organizing cross-cultural volunteer experiences around the world, Global Citizens Network wanted to expand its base by attracting families and making their service adventures uniquely kid-friendly and meaningful.
Metro Meals on Wheels
Metro Meals on Wheels wanted to reposition itself as an organization that welcomes families as vital, young successors to its aging volunteer pool.
Minnesota Children's Museum
This premiere family destination in St. Paul not only wanted to entertain; it also understood the importance of inspiring caring and compassion in its young visitors. It was seeking fun, engaging activities with a “giving” component.
Piper Jaffray
This leading bank and management asset firm was looking for a fun, meaningful way to engage employees and their families—while also giving back to the community.
Shinnyo-en
Mindful of the Shinnyo-en Buddhist Order tenet to serve others, temple members wanted guidance on how to start serving their immediate communities.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Serving others is integral to the mission of this progressive Minneapolis church. However, Westminster wanted to offer fun, meaningful opportunities for families with children to “give back” and to reflect together on the values of justice, kindness, and service.