This year’s fair was a great opportunity to talk with 35 different organizations, and there was a lot of networking too!
Here is a list of all the organizations that participated in this year’s fair: CommunityVolunteerFair2019 list
Organization | Description |
ACLU-MN | Our vision for our state and country is one that fulfills the promise of the Minnesota and United States Constitutions to protect the civil rights and liberties of everyone. |
American Red Cross | The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. |
Bridging | Bridging, provides donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Bridging has serves over 4,000 families each year. |
Bundles of Love | Bundles of Love is a volunteer driven non-profit that partners with community organizations to assist families in need by providing handmade, essential items for newborns. |
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties | The mission of Community Action is to reduce the causes of poverty and its impact on people’s lives in our community. Short-term & ongoing volunteer options are available. Visit http://www.caprw.org |
Hearts & Hammers | To provide exterior home improvement assistance for Senior Citizens, Disabled Adults, and Veterans or their Surviving Spouse so that they may continue living independently. |
Help At Your Door | Help At Your Door assists seniors and individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and continue living at home. Volunteers help with groceries, transportation, and home maintenance. |
International Institute of Minnesota | Mission: Helping New Americans achieve self-sufficiency and full membership in American life. Vision: We seek a community where New Americans can find respect, support, and safety… |
Joseph’s Coat | We are a free store located in St. Paul providing goods and services to those in need, within an environment of dignity and respect. |
League of Women Voters Roseville Area | Civic Engagement in our community, state, and nation for the past 100 years! |
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly | Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly’s purpose is to end elder loneliness and isolation in our community through the power of friendship. |
Lutheran Social Service of MN Senior Corps & Neighbor to Neighbor Programs | Senior Companions and Neighbor to Neighbor Companions offer friendship, support and transportation to older adults at home and in the community. Foster Grandparents assist children in the classroom. |
Lyngblomsten & 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten | Lyngblomsten provides compassionate care and innovative services to older adults in order to preserve and enhance their quality of life. |
Minnesota Public Radio | Our Mission is to enrich the mind and nourish the spirit, thereby enhancing the lives and expanding the perspectives of our audiences, and assisting them in strengthening their communities. |
MN Tool Library | MTL is a membership-based non-profit which helps reduce waste and cultivate a more resilient and equitable community by providing access to thousands of tools, workshop space, and classes. |
Mobile Menders, Inc | Mobile Menders goal is to provide clothing repair to those in need. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have clothes that fit and are in good shape. |
New Life Church | New Life is an inclusive faith-based community serving while daring to grow in Christ’s transforming love. We offer many different opportunities to get involved. |
North Suburban Chorus | The North Suburban Chorus sings a variety of music to residents of senior housing, nursing homes, assisted living residences, and senior clubs throughout the Twin Cities area. |
North Suburban Saint Paul Kiwanis Club | The Kiwanis Club of North Suburban Saint Paul is a club of the international service organization- Kiwanis- and we have been serving the children of our local community and the world since 1958. |
Northeast Youth & Family Services | By connecting youth and adults in search of work with seniors in need of help, NYFS helps older adults live independently in their homes for as long as possible. |
PAI | PAI is a nonprofit organization providing services that empower the individual choices of adults with disabilities to achieve meaningful participation and connection in the community. |
Prepare + Prosper | Prepare + Prosper and its volunteers bring free tax and financial services to low- and moderate-income Minnesotans, helping individuals and families to move from “getting by” to “getting ahead.” |
Project for Pride in Living | PPL’s mission is to build the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative affordable housing and employment readiness services. |
Protect Minnesota | Protect MN promotes a culture of health and safety for all Minnesotans by preventing gun violence through research, education, advocacy, and community investment. |
Ramsey County | Ramsey County works with volunteers in a variety of ways, this partnership contributes to a stronger community. Many programs and services would not be possible without the efforts of our volunteers. |
Reading Partners | Our mission is to help children become lifelong readers by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction with measurable results. |
Roseville Area Lions Clubs | Part of the world’s largest service club organization, 3 area clubs have joined in common cause to serve the greater Roseville community. (Roseville, North Suburban Evening , North Ramsey 500 Lions) |
Roseville Area Senior Program | The Roseville Area Senior Program offers information and assistance on available resources, advocacy, educational programs, activities, essential services, and volunteer opportunities. |
RSVP of the Greater Twin Cities | We match people 55 and over with fulfilling volunteer opportunities -and- provide free benefits. RSVP is the one-stop source for personalized assistance to find a volunteer opportunity that fits. |
St Croix Hospice | Volunteers at St. Croix Hospice are vital to our success. Your unique talents can be utilized in a variety of ways, from comforting patients and families to performing integral office tasks.Join us. |
The Salvation Army Northern Division | The Salvation Army’s assistance falls into these main categories: basic needs, housing, youth services, rehabilitation, disaster relief, counseling and spiritual. |
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | Our mission is to eliminate poverty housing from the Twin Cities and to make decent, affordable shelter for all people a matter of conscience. |
Vision Loss Resources | Vision Loss Resources provides the services, skills and community of support to assist in regaining independence after vision loss. |
WISE – Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment | WISE aims to empower immigrant and refugee women and girls to succeed through advocacy and culturally competent services, including academic support and life and leadership skills training. |