Needs From: United Way of Southeast Minnesota

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is in need of donations for their Diaper Club recipients.

Are you able to donate diapers, pull-ups, and/or wipes to the FRC's program? Or are you interested in hosting a Diaper Drive for the FRC? If yes, please respond and we will connect with you!

Every family needs a little help sometimes. Services can be hard to navigate and it can be difficult making ends meet. That’s why the FRC has resources for families in Olmsted County. Whether someone needs help applying for childcare or housing, help for postpartum depression, assistance with diapers or food, or other resources, the FRC is designed to help.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help others!

The family mailbox stuffers are a great way to directly impact families as an individual, family, or group activity done in the comforts of your own space and on your own time. We are asking for 70 mailbox stuffers at this time.

This is a great way to help families feel supported, connected, and provide a bit of cheer and a smile. These "daybrighteners" can be as simple or complex as you would like to make them - the options are endless! Options include a simple note of encouragement, support, or day-brightening message, a $5 gift card to local coffee shops or restaurants, or small gifts like bubbles, books, or chalk. We greatly appreciate all efforts given to help make the day a little bit brighter for our families.

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Is your business, team, or group looking for a way to make a meaningful impact in your community?

Family Service Rochester has a variety of ways your group can get involved and assist local seniors to stay safe and independent in their homes.

*Group leader would need to complete background check and set up a volunteer profile.

If you would like more information on any ways your team can volunteer please reach out to a member on our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you!   

Are you looking to put your crafting skills to work or do you have extra cards at home?

Family Service Rochester is seeking donations of birthday cards, handmade or store bought.
We will use the cards to wish a "Happy Birthday!" to volunteers and clients in our aging services programs.

Card donations can be made at the FSR South location:
1625 US-14 East, Rochester, MN 55904

Questions? Feel free to contact Amanda at 507-361-0442 or akintzi@familyservicerochester.org

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

Elder Network's Wish List Items

Elder Network currently provides the following services: Companion Care, Respite Care, Friendly Visiting, Medical and Non-Medical Transportation, Senior Advocacy, PEARLs, Educational programs and groups such as Powerful Tools for Caregiving and Aging Mastery, our Technology Assistance Program, and Caregiver Support through REACH coaching, dementia and caregiver support groups, an art group, and a mindfulness group. Throughout the past 35 years of service, Elder Network has been dedicated to serving older adults and their loved ones, which include caregivers, family members, and friends. Through these 35 years of operation, Elder Network has committed resources to training staff, volunteers, clients, and community members on dementia, accessibility, diversity, end-of-life planning, grief support, suicide prevention, mental health in the aging population, and many other vital areas of service delivery that pertain to those 55 years of age and older.

Elder Network would like you to consider donating supplies which help support our essential programs and services for seniors and their caregivers in Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Counties. We are in need of:

Financial donations and grocery store gift cards are always appreciated, as these allow us to buy for other specific needs such as other essential office supplies.

Thank-you for helping us allocate our funding to our programs and services. 

Family Service Rochester has many family-oriented volunteer opportunities!

If you would like more information about volunteering with Family Service Rochester, please reach out to a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team at 507-287-2010 or volunteers@familyservicerochester.org or sign up to volunteer via the Volunteer Portal.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity!

Over the past 3 years The Landing MN has grown with the support of you, our community members. With this growth comes the need for a permanent location for our organization to call home.

We are working hard to make this a reality so our friends that are experiencing homelessness will continue to have that "soft place to land" at The Landing MN.

Your continued financial support is more important now than it has ever been. Please visit our website, thelandingmn.org to make a recurrent or one time donations to help us help others. You may also mail checks to our business address, 718 22nd St. NE, Rochester, MN 55906. 

Follow us on Facebook, our website or Instagram for further information and updates.

Have a blessed day,

Dan

Dan W. Fifield, RN

Co-Founder/President

Clothing:

Men's Jeans,  waist sizes 32, 34 & 36, lengths of 32 & 34

Tennis Shoes & Outdoor Work Type Boots

Sweat Shirts/Hoodies

T-Shirts 

New Underwear & Socks

Camping Gear (tents, sleeping bags)

Backpacks 

Food Items:

Single Serve, Individually Wrapped

Tuna Packets and Snack Pack's

Crackers

Noodle Cups

Ravioli 

Nuts

Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase the above items on our website or Facebook page, or feel free to call us at 507-884-0423 with any questions.

Family Promise runs a shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Rochester, MN. We are able to serve 3 families at a time. We have an on-going need for the following in-kind donations:

- Bus Passes

- Clorox Wipes

- Garbage Bags (13 Gallon)

- Tupperware all sizes

- New Pillows

You can drop these items off at our shelter Monday-Friday from 9:30am to 4pm or email Demery @dmaughan@fprochestermn.org

Ways to donate a meal for families in need at our shelter:

Your willingness to provide a meal (raw ingredients, prepared, delivered or monetary) is sincerely appreciated by staff and, greatly, by our guest families! Thank you! 

Click HERE to sign-up and get started!!! (sign up genius link)

The Women's Shelter & support Center hosts a variety of support groups each week.  One of our newest groups, The Circle, is a group of creative support that combines a healing topic with a correlating creative activity.  During this hour-long group, we offer a refreshment to those who attend.  

The group meets each Wednesday afternoon.  If there are folks interested in donating a snack, it would be much appreciated.  Attendance is 5-10 individuals each week. 

If you are interested in donating, please contact the Group Facilitator at:   RoaE@womens-shelter.org

Thank you for supporting the healing journey of Domestic Violence Survivors.

Join us at the Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore!
Help customers shopping on the sales floor, process donations in the back room, assist our truck driver in picking up donations, or spend time as a cashier! The ReStore has so many ways that people can get involved in volunteering with Habitat for Humanity no matter their skill set or ability. All training is provided. 

When are you available to volunteer?
Volunteer shifts are flexible, and you can set up a regular schedule or sign-up as you're able. The following times are when volunteers help the ReStore "the store that builds homes"!

Tues. 12p - 4pm
Wed. 9am - 6pm
Thur. 9am - 6pm
Fri. 9am - 6pm
Sat. 9am - 4pm

The Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore collects donations that will provide much needed funding for building and repairing homes in our communities. Affordable housing is something that is out of reach for over 12,000 Rochester Area Residents. 

Together, we can help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live!

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Rochester provides free, home-like accommodations for cancer patients who have to travel for treatment.  There are several ways volunteers can help with daily Hope Lodge operations such as preparing a dinner, providing entertainment, planning special events and activities, and improving the facility and grounds. 

If you are interested in volunteering we would love to talk to you!  Please click on the link below to sign up and register as a volunteer.

Sign-Up to Volunteer

Do you like to cook or bake? Do you have a passion for making sure people don't leave hungry?

 Plan a meal and bring it to our volunteers working at the various project sites. We have volunteers of all ages that want to participate and support Habitat for Humanity, but their passion lies in food. 

We would love to coordinate with you to either purchase a meal on your behalf for the crews or to bring your sweet (or savory) treats as a fun element of the day.