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Thursday, Feb. 5 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr. Tickets: $10 (age 13+) | $5 (age 6-12) Ages 5 and under free! Proceeds benefit the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation events, including the Summer Concert Series, 4th of July Fireworks, Rocky's Pumpkin Patch and Tree Lighting Festival.
Waffle Breakfast & Senior Bake Sale Sunday, Feb. 8 from 8 a.m. to Noon Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr. Hosted by the North Star Lions. Free-will donations benefit the North Star Lions for 4th of July activities. An awards ceremony for all contest winners immediately follows the breakfast at noon.
Join Fishing For Life Saturday, February 7, 2026, on Medicine Lake in Plymouth, MN for one of the most anticipated ice fishing events of the year! The tournament begins at 1:00 PM, but the fun starts early—festivities kick off at 11:30 AM! At noon, enjoy a special opening ceremony featuring a cadet swearing-in, posting of the colors, the National Anthem, and a full lineup of food vendors, kids’ games, and more family fun on the ice.
Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. Creative Church in Maple Grove feels blessed to be a part of this growing worldwide movement where thousands of people with special needs will be celebrated, given the royal treatment and reminded of God’s love for them!
Wishes & More creates extraordinary experiences for wish children: The goal of this children’s charity is simple: to grant wishes to children with terminal and life-threatening illnesses and provide hopeful hearts, happy memories and assistance to those who love them. Join them as they celebrate the Home of the Brave! Brave Kids...Brave Families. Elegant Cocktails, Enticing Auction, Delicious Dinner, Heartwarming Program & After-Party Dancing - from start to finish, this is an event you won't want to miss! Wondering what to wear? Red, white or blue, of course! Help us fill the room with the colors of America!
Special Olympics Minnesota is helping to create a world that accepts and welcomes every single person regardless of ability or disability. The Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide year-round training and services to thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.
MN Good Works Mission: Restore hope. Empower resilience. Multiply good works. MN Good Works partners with local retailers to purchase new, deeply discounted products and resell them through online marketplaces. 100% of proceeds fund their programs and outreach. Programs Supported: Enrichment Program: Mentorship & Empowerment Helping survivors of exploitation/trafficking find healing and independence through one-on-one mentorship, resources, and care that build lasting strength. Ministry: Serving Through Generosity Distributing goods to those in need — from veterans and trafficking survivors to families facing unexpected hardship. Together, we meet tangible needs with dignity and compassion.
Breakthrough Ministries invites you to make a difference in the lives of the homeless and less fortunate through serving a simple meal. Serving dinner on Tuesdays at our Breakthrough Equipping Center (BEC) in downtown Minneapolis offers a chance to connect with and support our community members in need. This two-hour commitment can have an eternal impact, enriching both volunteers and guests.
Make a difference in Anoka County by volunteering with ACBC Food Shelf. From greeting families in the food market and thrift store to stocking shelves, sorting donations, driving deliveries, or offering specialized skills, volunteers are the backbone of ACBC’s mission to fight hunger and empower the community. Flexible opportunities are available for individuals, youth, families, and groups—including corporate teams and students seeking service hours. Join ACBC Food Shelf to give back, build connections, and help neighbors thrive.
If you're a skilled handyman or handywoman, Hearts & Hammers is looking for volunteers to help with specific home repair needs for low-income veterans, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Your expertise can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life — whether it’s fixing a door, installing safety features, or making a home more livable and secure. Interested in lending a hand? Reach out to Hearts & Hammers to learn more about how you can get involved.
Discover meaningful volunteer opportunities at SACA Food Shelf & Thrift Store in Spring Lake Park, MN. From assisting clients in the food market and thrift store to delivering groceries to seniors, sorting donations, and supporting special events, volunteers make a lasting impact on the community. Join SACA to give back, learn new skills, and help provide food and resources to thousands of neighbors in need. Flexible shifts, group opportunities, and student volunteer roles available.
This is a hands-on outreach opportunity for families with kids, individuals, clubs, teams, youth groups, or work groups to assemble dream kits and help deliver beds and dream kits to children in our community in need of beds. Volunteers will meet at our office for a short orientation and to pack kits and then follow our van to families’ homes
Good in the ‘Hood is dedicated to changing lives together with simple acts of kindness. Although our service opportunities are not solely limited to the urban community, they do have a purposeful inner-city affinity and a commitment to serve those with the most need. Volunteer opportunities include supporting their Shoe Away Hunger program through shoe sorting & and food shelf events. Opportunities exist throughout the metro area.
Delivering meals is a simple and rewarding way to help seniors and people with disabilities in need of hot meals and a daily visit from a friendly face, and you can do it over lunch! Choose to volunteer weekly, biweekly, monthly or as scheduled.
Whether it’s volunteering, donating or spreading the word about FMSC, there are many exciting ways to get involved. Volunteer at a Meal Packing Event. Days and times vary. Coon Rapids
Our primary focus is on supporting youth and education, along with various community groups - through a combination of hands-on, roll-up-our-sleeves service and fundraising efforts. Feel free to join us for good conversation, inspiration and more importantly learn more about we do to make a positive impact in the community and around the world. The Club is currently meeting in-person twice per month on the second and fourth Monday of each month beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Event Center.