Xcel Energy employees give back
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During the month of October, Xcel Energy holds a company-wide employee giving campaign called Power Your Purpose, supporting causes near and dear to employee and retiree’s hearts that make a difference in our communities. The Xcel Energy Foundation matches each dollar to the donor’s choice of local United Way chapter. This year we proudly raised $2.45 million, and with the match, over $4.8 million will go directly to hundreds of nonprofits and United Ways across our eight-state footprint!
We also teamed up with Melissa Wilson at Greater Twin Cities United Way to make tie blankets and kitchen utensil kits as part of a campaign volunteer event.
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Ecolab Associates Volunteer to Fight Food Insecurity
with Every Meal
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Recently, 200 Ecolab associates gathered at the ESC Innovation Center in Eagan, MN, to pack 5,022 food bags in partnership with Every Meal, a nonprofit addressing child hunger. These food kits provide essential weekend nutrition for children who rely on school meals during the week.
Every Meal supports over 375 schools and serves nearly 12,000 children each weekend, helping to fill the food gap for over 300,000 food-insecure kids in Minnesota. As Angela, a social worker, said, “Kids who aren’t hungry learn better.” Ecolab associates’ efforts were a true team effort, reflecting our commitment to supporting local communities. Thank you to everyone who participated.
To learn more about Community Impact within Ecolab, visit ecolab.com/community.
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Host a Decluttering and Downsizing session with Bridging this winter
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Winter is the perfect time of year to invite Bridging to your workplace for a deep dive in to decluttering for a cause.
Learn more about what Bridging accepts, who receives your donations, what other reuse options do you have in the Twin Cities and what professional resources are available (i.e. junk haulers and professional organizers). Interested in learning more? Ready to book? Contact Diana Dalsin, 952-888-0746 or [email protected].
We have a great blog that highlighted fun with Andersen!
https://bridging.org/blog/andersen-corporation-featured-partner/
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Thank You to BestPrep’s Volunteer Mentors this Fall
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CVC-TC member companies provided mentorships to over 900 Minnesota high school students this fall through BestPrep’s eMentors and Cloud Coach programs! Thank you to Ameriprise Financial, C.H. Robinson, Cargill, Comcast, ECMC Group, Ecolab, General Mills, Land O’Lakes, Minnesota Twins, Thrivent, and UnitedHealth Group for the support of their caring and dedicated employee mentors.
Mentors can have a great impact on the lives of their mentees. They broaden students' worlds and help them feel confident and prepared for life after high school. As a student working with a Thrivent mentor this fall shared, “I learned that there are so many options and I've learned so many new career paths I didn't even know existed. After talking to my eMentor, I've learned what I want for my life, especially in the future”. Thank you, CVC-TC for all you do for Minnesota students!
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Exploring Manufacturing Career Opportunities in Brooklyn Park
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The North Metro Manufacturing Collective hosted a Manufacturing Career and Resource Fair at the Brooklyn Park Community Center. This dynamic event connected students, adults, job seekers and job changers with industry leaders and provided essential resources for career exploration as well as advancement.
Attendees had the chance to meet with top manufacturing companies, explore various career paths, and gain insights into the latest industry trends and technologies. The fair featured on-site interviews, free resume review, and informative resources. Current exhibitors, included Design Ready Controls, Takeda, Rise, Inc., Great Northern Corporation, Cintas, CareerForce, DEED | Vocational Rehabilitation, Atlas Staffing, BrookLynk, Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth, Global Fatherhood Foundation, Hennepin Technical College, and Metro North Adult Basic Education.
Please visit the North Metro Manufacturing Collective website for more information on future events and local manufacturers + careers within! www.mfgcollective.org
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Twin Cities Catalyst Music
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Feed My Starving Children needs volunteers
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Looking for a meaningful team building opportunity? Two hour meal packing shifts are available Monday-Saturday for groups from 1-150. Visit www.fmsc.org
Also make sure to visit www.fmsc.org/marketplace to give gifts with meaning this holiday season.
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For many Minnesotans, aging and chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease means making difficult choices between housing, medication, or healthy foods. At Second Harvest Heartland our innovative FOODRx and senior hunger programs work to ensure difficult choices do not have to be made. Support your neighbors as a volunteer driver delivering boxes of nutritious food to those who are enrolled in these programs. Learn more and apply here.
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Junior Achievement North is seeking passionate volunteers to help guide middle and high school students through our dynamic experiential learning programs! Join us for an exciting opportunity to mentor, share your knowledge, and ignite a passion for entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career exploration. Together, we can help shape tomorrow's leaders!
Ready to make an impact? Sign up today and be a part of something transformative.
For more details, visit our website or contact us directly ([email protected]).
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Contact Info:
CVC- Twin Cities
1611 County Road B West
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
[email protected]
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