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Community Justice Project
Mentor ex-offenders who want to reconnect with the community in healthy ways. Mentors offer practical advice on job searches, budgeting and housing issues and help ex-offenders navigate social service and government channels. For more information, contact: Hillary Freeman at 612-721-8687 x332.
HandyWorks
Help low-income seniors continue to live independently by providing housekeeping, minor home repairs and outdoor chore services, such as mowing, raking and snow removal. For more information, contact: Megan Nolan-Elliasen at 612-721-8687 x329.
Horizons Unlimited
Help stock shelves and unload food shipments for a Minneapolis food shelf that serves urban American Indians. The food shelf also distributes clothing, holiday meals and toys for children at Christmas. For more information, contact: Maren Hardy at 612-722-8722 x343.
Metro Paint-A-Thon
Help low-income seniors and disabled homeowners live independently by painting their homes during the first weekend of August each year. For more information, contact: Deidre Pope at 612-721-8687 x321.
Minnesota FoodShare
Help ensure that hardworking yet hungry Minnesota families have access to their most basic need by organizing and participating in food and cash drives during the March Campaign. For more information, contact: Sue Kainz at 612-721-8687 x326.
Youth Leadership Development Program
Help American Indian youth from 7-17 years old with reading, math and homework. For more information, contact: Chiffon Potter at 612-722-8722, x371.
Urban Immersion Service Retreats
Unique to this program, volunteer opportunities are part of fee-based weekend, half-week and week-long retreats. Practical instruction about urban poverty is paired with volunteering at Twin Cities social service organizations. For more information, contact: Gennae Falconer at 612-721-8687 x564.
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