Benefits & Fundraisers

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners Spread Your Wing’s gala presented by Polaris will be held at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, May 3,2019.  

Join us for a social hour, bidding opportunities, live and silent auctions, exciting experiences, champagne jewel raffle, dinner, stories of hope from program participants and the community.  New this year - an after party not to be missed! Read more about Interfaith Outreach 40th Anniversary Spread Your Wings Gala

The Minneapolis Women’s Rotary Present “Derby Days,” 34th Annual Style Show and Luncheon, Hosted by WCCO’s Mary McGuire

Saturday, April 27

10:00 am

Golden Valley Golf and Country Club

Proceeds benefit organizations helping women in the Twin Cities:

Breaking Free, Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, and

Sarah’s. . .An Oasis for Women Read more about Style Show and Luncheon

Contacts: Media: Mary Ellen Beck Read more about Step Into 11 Gorgeous Gardens at the 2019 Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Garden Tour

The Vail Place Performers are back for this year’s theatrical fundraising program – hosted by renowned close-up magician Suzanne and presented by our imaginary, but not illusory, KVAIL radio station. Do You Believe in Magic and Mental Health? is a mesmerizing hour of real – and really magical – stories! Read more about Do You Believe in Magic and Mental Health?

Trillium Woods will host a community “Car Wash for a Cause” benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association on Friday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For any size donation, you can have your car washed, and for just $5, you can enjoy a hot dog lunch while you wait! All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association. 

Bring your dog! Trillium Woods residents are also hosting a dog party featuring an agility course, dog & owner caricaturist and a photo booth. The fun will be happening on the Grand Terrace along with the hot dog lunch. Read more about Dog Days of Summer Celebration & Car Wash for a Cause at Trillium Woods

Join Healthy Plymouth on Saturday, September 22, 2018 for the second annual Amazing Race. Race around North Plymouth following clues and competing in fun challenges all to benefit Healthy Plymouth Youth engagement initiatives, creating engaging out of school activities for youth as a substance abuse prevention strategy. Teams of 4 ages 10+ compete for the $400 cash prize. The event begins at Cordage Park in North Plymouth. Race time is 1PM- 4PM followed by a race afterparty with dinner provided by Mamma Mia's, prizes music and more. Read more about Healthy Plymouth's Amazing Race

Plymouth’s Trillium Woods will host a community “Car Wash for a Cause” benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association on Friday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a donation, you can have your car washed, and for just $5, you can enjoy a hot dog lunch while you wait! All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Trillium Woods is located at 5855 Cheshire Parkway North in Plymouth. Please follow signs to the back service drive. For more information about Trillium Woods, visit www.trilliumwoodslcs.com. Read more about Car Wash Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association at Trillium Woods

2018 “Cody’s Dash for Down Syndrome” is on Sat. June 16th at Central Park in Hopkins.  Our event is a 5K run/walk family event, with a kid’s dash, kid’s games, face painting, balloon artists, FREE Dilly Bars, live music, food trucks and much more!!! All of the proceeds from our event support the FREE therapeutic, educational, and social programs for children and adults with Down syndrome, at “Gigi’s Playhouse” in St. Louis Park. Read more about "Cody's Dash for Down Syndrome"

Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Interfaith Outreach parking lot | 1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth Read more about Dig Up Hope | Interfaith Outreach Plant Sale

Hammer Residences, Inc. is a Minnesota non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1923 by Alvina Hammer, Hammer provides residential caring support for adult and children with developmental disabilities. Hammer Residences, Inc. serves more than 1500 individuals with a wide range of intellectual disabilities like Autism and Down syndrome. Hammer serves 284 people in 36 homes and 10 apartment complexes in the western metro of the Twin Cities. We also provide specialized services to more than 1,600 individuals in their homes. Read more about Reach for Ralph