#BridgeToCommunity Opportunities 

Family Promise is breaking ground on a dignified and innovative housing space for families needing shelter in Anoka County. *The Groundbreaking will include a shovel ceremony at 5:00pm.* Join the Family Promise community by attending and inviting others to celebrate the upcoming start of construction and the community that has made this possible. Your RSVP will include a meal ticket for the White Rabbit Kitchen. The menu includes the Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sota Hot Chicken Sandwich, and Basil Pesto Grilled Cheese. These meals come with house fried chips and caramelized shallot dip (both gluten free). Gluten free sandwich bread is also available upon request. You'll receive a meal ticket when you arrive for a complimentary meal. Dessert and drinks provided by Family Promise.

Join Cars For Neighbors on April 24th for a team-building experience at The Mermaid in Mounds View. Your participation will help them continue to repair vehicles for our neighbors in need who cannot afford to have their vehicle fixed. They provide no-cost repairs, and that takes our supporters to keep them rolling!

Volunteer on April 27th through Grace, Inc to support those who care for children with disabilities. The upcoming event is being held in relationship with the Jam Hope Foundation.

Event promoting Faith and Unity in our local community. Featuring Music and guest speaker Aminta Geisler.

Join HOPE 4 Youth on Saturday, May 3, for A Night 4 HOPE. The event takes place at Bunker Hills Event Center in Coon Rapids and is their largest fundraising event of the year and is filled with great energy and fun! The evening will include a social hour with games, dinner, a chance to hear about the young lives that have been changed through HOPE 4 Youth, and the opportunity to bid on silent and live auction items. It is an amazing night of sharing inspirational stories and celebrating the true impact HOPE 4 Youth has made in the lives of young people in our community! The evening will end in celebration with live music from the Power of 10!

Founded in 2004, Fishing For Life has spent over two decades living out the mission of serving youth, families, veterans, and communities through fishing and outdoor programs. To create opportunities for relationships, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization uses hands-on fishing events, outdoor programming and mentoring to impact the lives of youth, single parent families, and military veterans throughout Minnesota.

Open Cupboard has expanded programs to help feed over 6,200 families each week. Let's gather in the center of our work - our warehouse - where we'll enjoy food from local caterers and join together to Fill the Cupboard! Please join them for a night filled with food, friends, and philanthropy on May 3rd, 2025.

On Saturday, May 3, join thousands of animal lovers and their pets to make more second chances possible for animals in need — one step at a time.

Come and learn about Family Promise in Anoka County's work of empowering families experiencing housing insecurity to build a foundation of lasting independence. Share the Promise is a business casual fundraising event to network with supporters and advocates for Family Promise in Anoka County. This event is one of the largest fundraisers of the year as the community comes together to support families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Over May 9-11, 2025, Mom's Haven of Hope invites you to step out and show your support for single moms and their babies in our community. Whether you walk in-person at Long Lake Park on May 10 or virtually from anywhere, your participation helps sustain the vital programs that provide monthly support to these amazing mothers.

The Minnesota Race for the Cure is back for its 32nd year at Viking Lakes. Funds raised from this annual event fund critical research to improve outcomes for all and bring us closer to finding the cures for all breast cancers. Opportunities to walk, run or participate virtually.

You are warmly invited to join Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities at their annual gala as they celebrate life-transforming work! The evening will be filled with inspiring stories from UGMTC residents, alumni and staff, showcasing how we continue to address homelessness, hunger and addiction in the Twin Cities—and how YOU can make a lasting impact. Your presence and support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of people facing homelessness.

Join your friends, family and co-workers to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way, and we must change that. By registering for the Heart Walk today, you are taking the first step to save lives. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated means more research, more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more medical breakthroughs and more champions for equitable health.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that slowly robs a person of the ability to walk, speak, swallow and, eventually breathe. With no known cause or cure, a person can expect to live typically 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. Leading the way in global ALS research, the ALS Association works on enhancing quality of life and encouraging hope while aggressively pursuing new treatments and cures.  Join them for the SuperHero Dash to support their efforts.

Join us at our exciting event, Stepping Up 4 Hope! It's happening in person at 2650 125th Ave NE, Blaine, MN, USA. Get ready for a day filled with fun activities, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to make a difference. Let's unite to support a great cause and spread hope in our community. Don't miss this chance to step up and make a positive impact! This 1.5-mile walk is an opportunity to bring together families, students, and individuals in the hope of raising awareness of homelessness in Anoka County. Chain of Lakes Church, the event organizer, works with our community partners, Stepping Stone and Hope 4 Youth, and the funds received from this event will help financially support those two organizations.

Last year 3,239 participants took a stand against trafficking and collectively raised nearly $518,682.44! In 2025, the goal is to engage thousands of participants through a 5k, 10k, half marathon, 30 or 60 mile ultra marathon to raise $1,000,000 for sex trafficking prevention, rescue operations, and holistic survivor care.

To be held at the breathtaking Redeemed Farm, the Women’s Gathering will feature two sessions in one day for women of all ages. Guests will enjoy food, networking, an inspiring message, and a personal story shared by an alumni of The Dwelling Place.

Celebrate with Loaves & Fishes at the Springtime Jamboree! Join us at Peavey Field Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 31st, for an exciting BBQ get-together. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, yard games, and learn more about our latest initiatives. This event is free and open to all! Loaves & Fishes is looking to raise funds for a new freezer and is asking for you help.

At Angel Foundation™, their mission is to offer relief to cancer patients and their loved ones through financial assistance, education, and emotional support. Their vision is for all adults facing cancer to have the resources they need throughout their journey. Whether you need our support or want to make a difference, they invite you to walk alongside us to bring hope and relief to cancer patients across Minnesota.

This community and family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, and everyone in between for a beautiful course around Lake Phalen. Whether you're racing to the finish line or enjoying a stroll with friends, you'll be making a difference for immigrants and refugees in our community. Proceeds benefit More, an organization in St Paul that provides no-cost accessible items to those in need along with programs like ESL classes & workplace literacy.