Food and giving back are two very important aspects of both our personal lives and society in general. From nurturing our bodies and fostering...
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Maple Grove Giving Connection Supports Local Community
Local giving group continues to grow and welcomes anyone with a passion for helping others. The 2020s have brought on several challenges. From the...
Baking a Difference
Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. Can a cake make a difference? Can a concoction of batter meets frosting cure what ails? At times,...
Mother-Daughter Team Hosts Sleepover for a Good Cause
Maple Grove resident Melissa Swoverland and her daughter Madi have hosted sleepovers for three years benefiting Interfaith Outreach and Community...
Fashion Show Fundraiser Cancelled, but These Local Businesses Are Still Giving Back
The Do Good, Feel Good, Look Good fashion show fundraiser was called off due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year, the Do Good, Feel Good, Look Good...
Comfort Keepers Cares for the Caregivers in Our Community
Osseo company provides assistance, support to caregivers. In 2005, 43.5 million people between the ages of 40 and 65 were unpaid caregivers. The...
I Support the Girls Donates Personal Items to Women in Need
I Support the Girls collects personal items for those who can’t afford them. Four words sparked the birth of an organization, helping girls and...
Maple Grove Resident Steffany Fleming Has Made a Career Out of Helping Others
Maple Grove resident devotes her life to helping those who need it most. It’s one thing to have a passion for helping others; it’s quite another to...
Brighten the Holidays with Be a Santa to a Senior
Be a Santa to a Senior spreads extra cheer. Santa Claus is a pretty popular character to young kids around the world, but even our community’s older...
‘These Groups Need Food’: Local Nonprofit Keeps Pets from Going Hungry
Pet food nonprofits make all the difference for local rescue operations. With seven dogs, four cats, two foster cats, 14 barn cats and two rescue...
Statewide Breast Cancer Support Network Guides Women Through ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ of Diagnosis
Group offers sage support to women with breast cancer. When Linn Laak was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she was confident that she could...
