Connecting people. Strengthening community.
We’re an all-volunteer, community-based organization that brings people together to share ideas, build connections, and create a positive impact in Roseville, Minnesota.
Doing Good Together Since 2015
Do Good Roseville makes it easy for neighbors to do good together. We’re all-volunteer, with no membership and no fees.
We bring our community together. We connect community members, schools, faith communities, nonprofits and service organizations to address community needs.
We turn goodwill into concrete help. Community collections and our annual bake sale turn generosity into socks, books, backpacks and winter coats for kids.
We connect neighbors to service. Volunteer Fairs and group volunteer outings make it easy to find a way to help.
We ease isolation. Community chats, shared meals and gatherings with seniors give neighbors of all ages a reason to come together.
We keep neighbors learning and engaged. Programs on social justice and civic life help neighbors understand their community and take part in it.
History
Do Good Roseville began in 2015, when Kathy Ramundt wanted to do something good in our community. She decided to collect winter coats, hats, and mittens for children, and when she shared the idea, Sherry Sanders immediately said, “I’ll help!” Together they co-founded Do Good Roseville.
From there, we began inviting others in our community to informal gatherings where people could share their ideas. At one of these community conversations, Nyia Harris shared her vision for a panel discussion led by Black men. None of us imagined that this would grow into a bi-monthly series—or that Do Good Roseville would become a trio!
Fast forward to 2023, when we welcomed two new members to our Board. One was Etienne Djevi, who has been our friend since our very first Community Conversation on Race and is the leading cheerleader for Juneteenth Roseville. The other was Jeena, whom people urged Kathy to meet in 2022—at the same time they were telling Jeena she had to meet Kathy. They were right. Our hearts and our heads were aligned, and Jeena has been a key driver of many of our recent events.
An all-volunteer organization, we continue to grow and connect with others who share our vision. Our philosophy is that it does not matter how many people attend an event—it is always the right people. We also know our reach extends far beyond program attendees, because many of our programs are taped by Nine North and are available on an ongoing basis. We have also shared programs with other groups and organizations, expanding the impact even further.
In 2025, we celebrated our 10th year. It was an opportunity to look back and see whether we were still doing what we originally intended—to do anything that fosters connections and has a positive impact on our community. We were pleasantly surprised by all the ways we have been able to do that, with the help of our community!
Our Community Partners
We could not do what we do without the help of organizations that have partnered with us. Over the years, we have worked with more than 100 different organizations in various capacities.
Our most frequent partners have included:
- Roseville Area School District (ISD623)
- Ramsey County Library
- League of Women Voters—Roseville Area
- City of Roseville
- Local faith communities
Funders and Supporters
As an all-volunteer organization, we operate on a shoestring budget. We are immensely grateful to all the people who have generously donated their time and expertise for the majority of our programs. We also thank the following organizations, who have provided funding for specific programs!
- Roseville Area Community Foundation
- Friends of Ramsey County Library
Learn More About Do Good Roseville
Explore our history, programs, and community impact in our brochure.
What We Do
Volunteering is a very important element of what DGR does. We host an Annual Community Volunteer Fair. We also coordinate Volunteer Together Events where we find one-time group volunteer opportunities and invite anyone to join us. For more information, go to Volunteering.
There are many educational opportunities with experts on topics sharing their knowledge. These programs are often done in partnership with the Ramsey County Library.
Our Community Conversations come in all shapes and sizes. We have casual gatherings like our Wednesday morning Park Chats, and our latest Been There Done That Travel Series. We also get very serious with programs like the Talking About Race series.
Collecting items to pass on to people that need them has become a passion. Our Red Bin Collections have collected thousands of items just by placing a bin at the of a driveway!
We find amazing opportunities to listen and ask questions about others’ lives. The Ask Series explored wide range of life experiences. We’ve also learned a lot about how things work with our programs focusing on Civics.
Sometimes we just like to have fun! Could be kite-flying in the Spring, playing games in the Winter, or leaf-jumping in the Fall.