July 2025 E-News

 

Join us for a July Virtual Event with
Special Guest Jesse Ross

Cultural Self-Awareness in Practice:

A Conversation with Jesse Ross 

Thursday, July 24, from 9:00–10:00 AM (CST) 

 

This engaging session will explore key concepts in cultural self-awareness, including the dimensions of diversity, the role of community and micro-communities, and strategies for broadening perspective and inclusive thinking. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding or spark meaningful dialogue, this session offers valuable insights for personal and professional growth. We look forward to seeing you online at this CVC-TC Member only event!

 

If your company is a CVC-TC member and you have not previously registered for a CVC-TC event, please email [email protected] and our office staff will set up your profile and register you.

 

CVC-TC Board Planning Session

Recently the CVC-TC Board of Directors gathered for the first of two strategy planning sessions that are planned for this summer. Board members came together to set strategic direction, prioritize initiatives, and plan future activities for an organization. The session focused on long-term goals, performance review, risk management, governance, and resource allocation. 

 

Transforming Lives Gala

August 15 at The Depot Minneapolis

Free meal and parking for all volunteers.  Individuals or groups are encouraged to sign up.   

3 Volunteer options to choose from:

 

Set Up 

 

Event Support 

 

Take Down Crew 

 

Join us as we transform lives by securing funding for life giving supports. Help us ensure critical priorities are met by volunteering at the Gala and supporting people with disabilities and the dedicated staff who care for them daily. We cannot do it without you and appreciate your support and advocacy! 

Questions?  Contact Volunteer Program Manager [email protected]

 

CONSIDER HOSTING A
TOWEL COLLECTION
THIS SUMMER!

This is a great option for a lunch ‘n learn, intern project, or “Town Hall” event at the office. Towels are currently in short supply! Bridging needs your assistance serving nearly 300 people each week. Used and new accepted! All sizes wanted for the kitchen and bath. Questions? Want a Bridging speaker to join you on collection day? Contact Diana Dalsin (952.888.0746 or [email protected])

 

MORE INFORMATION 

 

Time to book your summer dresser builds

at Bridging

Bridging needs more dressers in stock to meet the growing need for basic home essentials! Sponsoring a dresser build event can be hosted at your location OR one of three Bridging warehouses; Bloomington, Roseville, and now Plymouth!  This is a super corporate team building event and you great pictures and videos to share. Questions? Ready to learn more? Contact Diana Dalsin, 952-888-0746 or [email protected]

 

One Shift = ~9,000 Meals  

One Shift = ~9,000 Meals  Join us to sort and pack fresh produce, build food boxes for seniors, or work in our special clean room. With every 2-hour food packing shift, you can help provide around 9,000 meals for local families facing hunger. We welcome youth ages 8 and up. Donate your time and talents at Second Harvest Heartland and sign up today.

 

Pack meals at FMSC

Can you help us? Volunteer are needed to pack meals this summer at Feed My Starving Children. Sign up for a two hour packing shift at one of our three MN sites: Coon Rapids, Chanhassen and Eagan. www.fmsc.org

 

CVC-TC Board of Directors

 

CVC- Twin Cities

1611 County Road B West, Ste 315

St. Paul, Minnesota 55113

[email protected]     https://www.cvctc.org/