Mankato Area Foundation

Health and Human Services
American Red Cross Category: Community Benefit Health and Human Services American Red Cross 421 E. Hickory St. Suite 403 Mankato, MN 56001 Contact: Leah Pockrandt URL: https://www.redcross.org/local/mn-nd-sd/about-us/locations/southwest-minnesota.html

Angels of Breast Cancer Category: Health and Human Services Angels of Breast Cancer 2105 N. Broad Ct. Mankato, MN 56001	To support women and their families who are undergoing the emotional and financial toll of breast cancer through a community of people.

Beyond Brink Category: Health and Human Services Beyond Brink 314 Chestnut St Mankato, MN 56001 Email: wecovery@beyondbrink.com URL: https://beyondbrink.com/	A Recovery Community offering Peer Recovery Specialist Services, Recovery Housing, Recovery Coach Academy, supporting all pathways to recovery!

Birthright of Mankato Category: Health and Human Services Birthright of Mankato 330 Stadium Rd. Suite 201 Mankato, MN 56002 Email: socialmedia@birthright.org URL: https://birthright.org/mankato	Birthright is unique and committed to offering free, non-judgmental help to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

CADA, Inc. Category: Health and Human Services CADA, Inc. P.O. Box 466 100 Stadium Ct. Mankato, MN 56002 Email: info@cadamn.org URL: https://www.cadamn.org/	CADA’s mission is to provide safety and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence through education, advocacy, and shelter.

Camp Sweet Life Adventures Inc Category: Children and Youth Health and Human Services Recreation and Sports Camp Sweet Life Adventures Inc 26486 Sioux Trail Madison Lake, MN 56063 Email: info@campsweetlife.org URL: https://campsweetlife.org/home/	To connect, empower and transform kids with Type 1 Diabetes, while providing a traditional camp experience and endless fun.

Child and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota Category: Children and Youth Health and Human Services Child and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota PO Box 4176 Mankato, MN 56002-4176 Email: info@cfacsouthcentralmn.org URL: https://cfacsouthcentralmn.org/about/	A safe, neutral, and child-friendly place for children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect, or who have witnessed a violent crime.

Child Protection League Category: Children and Youth Education Health and Human Services Child Protection League PO Box 463 Mankato, MN 56001 Email: contact@cplaction.com URL: https://cplaction.com/	Committed to promoting the welfare of children and protecting them from exploitation, indoctrination and violence.

Children's Grief Connection Category: Children and Youth Health and Human Services Children's Grief Connection 320 N. Front St. Saint Peter, MN 56082 Email: hope@childrensgriefconnection.com URL: http://www.childrensgriefconnection.com/	Bringing hope and healing to grieving children and families.

Connections Ministry Category: Health and Human Services Connections Ministry 220 E. Hickory St. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: pastorcollette@connectionsshelter.org URL: https://www.connectionsshelter.org/?fbclid=IwAR2ahkzQCtKut31KgAd7m5wa3Y5oxw3qS1UDn5dZx9E5MS6V9gsZ8c2BJyE	Walking with individuals and families experiencing homelessness by extending a radical welcome that provides dignity, shelter, and community.

ECHO Food Shelf Category: Food Insecurity Health and Human Services ECHO Food Shelf 1014 S. Front St. PO Box 3212 Mankato, MN 56002-3212 Email: echofoodshelf@yahoo.com URL: https://www.echofoodshelf.org/	The Emergency Community Help Organization (ECHO) provides emergency food assistance to people in Blue Earth County and North Mankato.

Ecumen Pathstone Category: Health and Human Services Ecumen Pathstone 718 Mound Ave. Mankato, MN 56001 URL: https://www.ecumenpathstoneliving.org/	To advocate for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services in support of connected, fulfilled lives.

Fasting for Friends Category: Children and Youth Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Fasting for Friends PO Box 322 Saint Peter, MN 56082 Email: fastingforfriends@gmail.com URL: http://fastingforfriends.org/	Fasting For Friends aims to assist communities locally and globally in hunger relief, and increase youth involvement in addressing the issue of hunger

Feeding Every Baby Inc. Category: Children and Youth Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Feeding Every Baby Inc. 103 Country Manor Ct. Eagle Lake, MN 56024 Email: feedingeverybaby@gmail.com	Feeding Every Baby Inc provides formula, breastfeeding supplies and diapers to families in need.

Feeding Our Communities Partners Category: Children and Youth Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Feeding Our Communities Partners 2120 Howard Dr. W. Suite F North Mankato, MN 56003 Email: focp.admin@feedingandfueling.org URL: https://www.feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/	Feeding Our Communities Partners has a mission to engage our community in solving youth hunger.

Food For All and Neighborhood Thrift Store Category: Community Benefit Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Food For All and Neighborhood Thrift Store 105 W. Lind St. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: nts.mankato@gmail.com URL: https://www.neighborhoodthriftstoremankato.com/	Through PACT (People And Christ Together) Ministries, Inc. the store’s profits buy fresh produce for families at a monthly Food For All distribution.

Greater Mankato Area United Way Category: Children and Youth Community Benefit Education Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Recreation and Sports Greater Mankato Area United Way 127 S. Second St. #190 Mankato, MN 56001 Email: barbk@mankatounitedway.org URL: https://www.mankatounitedway.org/	Greater Mankato Area United Way's mission is to unite the community to secure and invest resources to improve people's lives.

Grow Thailand Category: Children and Youth Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Grow Thailand PO Box 951 Mankato, MN 56001 Email: growthaiorg@gmail.com URL: http://www.growthai.org/	To provide safety, nutrition, clean water, medical care, education and the message of hope of Jesus Christ to orphaned children in northern Thailand.

Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota Category: Health and Human Services Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota 1730 Bassett Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: hfhscmn@hickorytech.net URL: https://habitatscmn.org/	Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live.

Harry Meyering Center Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Health and Human Services Harry Meyering Center 109 Homestead Rd. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: lleiding@harrymeyeringcenter.org URL: https://www.harrymeyeringcenter.org/	We provide individuals with developmental disabilities with services that encourage dreams, focus on independence and foster community connections.

Horizon Homes, Inc. Category: Health and Human Services Horizon Homes, Inc. PO Box 3032 Mankato, MN 56002-3032 URL: https://www.horizonhomes.org/	Offering mental health services ranging from a regional crisis center, 90 day intensive residential treatment, and long term care -- all for adults.

Horn of Africa Aid and Rehabilitation Action Network Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Health and Human Services Horn of Africa Aid and Rehabilitation Action Network 424 12 S. Minnesota Ave. Saint Peter, MN 56082 Email: info@haaaran.org URL: https://haaran.org/	Horn of Africa Aid and Rehabilitation Action Network (HAARAN) is working to fight against poverty amongst the disabled in Northern Kenya and Somalia.

House of Hope, Inc. Category: Health and Human Services House of Hope, Inc. 1618 3rd Ave. Mankato, MN 56001 URL: https://houseofhopemn.com/	An adult treatment facility that provides a safe environment for those who want to develop a recovery program from chemical and mental health issues.

Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund Category: Community Benefit Health and Human Services Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund 212 E. Walnut St., Suite 1 Mankato, MN 56001 Contact: Maureen Gustafson Email: maureen@mankatoareafoundation.com URL: http://www.jzfullyalive.com	The JZ Cancer Fund, a donor advised fund of the Mankato Area Foundation, was established in 2017 to build community cancer awareness and support.

LA Leche League International Inc Category: Children and Youth Health and Human Services LA Leche League International Inc Email: mankatolll@gmail.com URL: https://lllmankatostpeter.weebly.com/?fbclid=IwAR04FwTb-4McViXHKaGwvS9ulfRlhKUy50pmNnXOp6iEJ60FbAwAyQjIEXI	La Leche League of Mankato/St. Peter provides support to anyone interested in feeding their children human milk.

Lasting Imprint Inc. Category: Health and Human Services Lasting Imprint Inc. PO Box 261 Mankato, MN 56002-0261 Email: web@lastingimprint.org URL: http://www.lastingimprint.org/	A community that inspires people to join in the fight against congenital heart defects through education, research, and assistance to heart families.

Leo A Hoffman Center Inc. Category: Children and Youth Health and Human Services Leo A Hoffman Center Inc. PO Box 60 Saint Peter, MN 56082 URL: http://www.hoffmanncenter.org/	The mission of the Leo A. Hoffmann Center is to provide quality mental health and human services in a safe and structured environment.

Life Work Planning Center Board Inc Category: Health and Human Services Life Work Planning Center Board Inc 127 S. 2nd St. #210 Mankato, MN 56001 Email: info@lwpc.org URL: http://lwpc.org/	Life-Work Planning Center is a Pre-Employment Program for Women in Transition and a Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership.

Lifeworks Services, Inc. Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Health and Human Services Lifeworks Services, Inc. 424 N. Riverfront Dr. Suite 300 Mankato, MN 56001 URL: https://www.lifeworks.org/	We envision a community where people with disabilities are broadly valued, hired by employers, and receiving support.

Lutheran Social Service of MN Category: Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Lutheran Social Service of MN 710 S. Second St. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: samantha.haseltine@lssmn.org URL: http://www.lssmn.org/	Lutheran Social Service of MN expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives and builds community.

Mankato Clinic Foundation, Inc. Category: Health and Human Services Mankato Clinic Foundation, Inc. 1230 E. Main St. PO Box 8674 Mankato, MN 56002-8674 Email: marciab@mankato-clinic.com URL: http://www.mankatoclinic.com/mankato-clinic-foundation	Aspiring to build a healthier tomorrow by providing resources specific to the medical field to the greater community.

Maple River Loaves & Fishes Food Shelf Category: Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Maple River Loaves & Fishes Food Shelf PO Box 227 104 N. Central St. Mapleton, MN 56065 Email: loavesandfishes@hickorytech.net	Maple Rivers Loaves & Fish Food Shelf is open to anyone facing food insecurity and believes no one deserves to starve due to their income.

Mapleton Community Home Category: Health and Human Services Mapleton Community Home 301 Troendle St. S.W. Mapleton, MN 56065 Email: info@mapletoncommunityhome.com URL: http://www.mapletoncommunityhome.com/	To provide elderly and handicapped people with housing facilities and nursing services, as well as meeting physical, psychological, and social needs.

Minnesota Doctors for People Category: Health and Human Services Minnesota Doctors for People PO Box 4304 Mankato, MN 56002-4304 Email: minnesotadoctorsforpeople@gmail.com URL: https://www.mndoctors.org/	Teams of Medical Doctors, Nurses, Interpreters, and Pharmacy Assistants who open free clinics in Guatemala, Central America, and southern Mexico.

Minnesota Head Start Association Category: Children and Youth Education Health and Human Services Minnesota Head Start Association 706 N. Victory Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: executivedirector@mnheadstart.org URL: https://mnheadstart.org/	To empower the Head Start programs as a united voice in speaking and acting on issues affecting low-income children and families.

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Category: Health and Human Services Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging 201 N. Broad St. Suite 102 Mankato, MN 56001 URL: https://mnraaa.org/	MNRAAA builds communities where older adults live with dignity, mutual respect and shared responsibilities across generations and cultures.

Minnesota Valley Action Council Category: Community Benefit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Health and Human Services Minnesota Valley Action Council 706 N. Victory Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: lynn@mnvac.org URL: https://www.mnvac.org/	Helping those in need secure affordable housing, viable transportation, employment and training, and educational opportunities for children.

MRCI Category: Community Benefit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Health and Human Services MRCI 1750 Energy Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 Contact: Tami Reuter Email: lcownie@mymrci.org URL: https://www.mymrci.org/	MRCI focuses on individuals with disabilities and disadvantages by providing a menu of person-centered services for home, work and in the community.

My Happy Haven - Mankato Inc Category: Community Benefit Health and Human Services My Happy Haven - Mankato Inc 720 Lakeview Ave. North Mankato, MN 56003 Email: mhhmankato@gmail.com URL: http://myhappyplaces.org/mankato-mn/	MHH serves the Greater Mankato Area women who are battling cancer with a bedroom makeover.

One Bright Star Category: Children and Youth Health and Human Services One Bright Star PO Box 1084 Mankato, MN 56002-1084 URL: https://www.onebrightstar.org/about/about-obs/	Focuses on the creation of memorial pendants for parents grieving the loss of a child.

Open Door Health Center Category: Health and Human Services Open Door Health Center 309 Holly Lane Mankato, MN 56001 Email: spann.heather@odhc.org URL: https://odhc.org/	Providing quality and affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care to all people in Southern Minnesota.

Options for Women Mankato Category: Health and Human Services Options for Women Mankato 11 Civic Center Plaza Suite 011 Mankato, MN 56001 URL: http://optionsmankato.org/	Exists to help the women of Mankato and surrounding areas with the support, assistance and guidance they need when facing an unplanned pregnancy.

Partners for Housing Category: Health and Human Services Partners for Housing 12 Civic Center Plaza Suite 2145 Mankato, MN 56001 Email: info@partnersforhousing.org URL: https://partnersforhousing.org/	We are experienced in serving housing needs for people facing homelessness. The organization operates a number of housing sites that provide options.

Power Up Clubhouse Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Health and Human Services Power Up Clubhouse 123 S. Minnesota Ave. Saint Peter, MN 56082 Email: powerupclubhouse@gmail.com URL: http://sccbi.info/clubhouse/powerup/	To enable adults with mental health needs to achieve and maintain their highest level of functioning and independence.

Pro Se Alliance Category: Health and Human Services Pro Se Alliance PO Box 301 Madison Lake, MN 56063 Email: contact@prosealliance.org URL: https://www.prosealliance.org/	Pro Se Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring justice for all Americans who seek it.

Puppy Love Therapy Dogs Category: Animals Health and Human Services Puppy Love Therapy Dogs 57240 Juniper Rd. Good Thunder, MN 56037 Email: pltdi@hickorytech.net URL: https://puppylovetherapydogs-ivil.tripod.com/index.html	We are a group of volunteers who take their dogs to any place where a visit from our dogs would brighten someone's day. All visits are free of charge.

Saint Peter Area Foodshelf Inc Category: Food Insecurity Health and Human Services Saint Peter Area Foodshelf Inc 201 S. 3rd St. #B Saint Peter, MN 56082 Email: info@stpeterfoodshelf.com URL: https://www.stpeterfoodshelf.com/	Providing emergency and supplemental food to those living in School District #508 or in rural Nicollet County who are not served by other food shelves

Saint Peter Community Free Clinic Category: Health and Human Services Saint Peter Community Free Clinic 201 S. 3rd St. Saint Peter, MN 56082 Email: stpeterfreeclinic@gmail.com URL: https://www.stpeterfreeclinic.org/	Serving patients who don't currently have health insurance and those who live below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Services are free of charge.

Saint Peter State Hospital Museum Category: Arts and Culture Community Benefit Education Health and Human Services Saint Peter State Hospital Museum 100 Freeman Dr. Saint Peter, MN 56082 Email: dhs.sp.state.hospitalmuseum@state.mn.us URL: dhs.sp.state.hospitalmuseum@state.mn.us	The museum showcases the history of Minnesota’s first and oldest state hospital, which opened in 1866 to serve the mentally ill and dangerous.

Seeds of Hope Category: Children and Youth Health and Human Services Recreation and Sports Seeds of Hope 1400 Madison Ave. Suite 208 Mankato, MN 56001 Email: info@seedsofhopekids.org URL: https://www.seedsofhopekids.org/about	To provide a week-long opportunity for these vulnerable children to create new memories. A place where being a child is celebrated royally.

Sharing Inc of Minnesota Category: Health and Human Services Sharing Inc of Minnesota 525 N. 7th St. Minneapolis, MN 55405 Email: info@sharingandcaringhands.org URL: http://www.sharingandcaringhands.org/?fbclid=IwAR2c2FLPFwZYFDnb0HvUCOy6XYhEak10A5Wh4T6MoXa24Ffk1NVbX2FSZ9M	A compassionate response to the needs of the poor. We are set up to be a safety-net organization to help with whatever needs are not being met.

SMILES Center for Independent Living Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Health and Human Services SMILES Center for Independent Living 709 S. Front St. Suite 7 Mankato, MN 56001 URL: http://smilescil.org/about/	A nonprofit founded in 1988 by consumers, professionals, and community advocates to serve people with any type of disability and people of all ages.

South Central Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Category: Health and Human Services Veterans South Central Beyond the Yellow Ribbon 1120 Swift St. Saint Peter, MN 56082 URL: https://southcentralbtyr.org/	Unites three counties in a comprehensive network that connects organizations in order to proactively support Service members and military families.

Southern Minnesota Autism Coalition Category: Children and Youth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Health and Human Services Southern Minnesota Autism Coalition PO Box 4421 Mankato, MN 56002 URL: http://southernminnesotaautismcoalition.com/	Provides anyone affected by autism with support, access to resources, and opportunities to learn more about living with autism.

Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership Category: Community Benefit Health and Human Services Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership 140 Homestead Rd. Mankato, MN 56001 Contact: Chad Adams URL: https://www.swmhp.org/	The Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership is a non-profit community and affordable housing development corporation serving 30 Minnesota counties.

S.S. Boutique Category: Health and Human Services S.S. Boutique 60122 132nd St. Mapleton, MN 56065 Email: ssboutiquemn@gmail.com URL: http://ssboutique.co/about-s-s/	Working to serve those in need, cliental will email a list of requested items which SS Boutique will do their best to fulfill at zero cost.

The REACH Resource Center Category: Children and Youth Community Benefit Health and Human Services The REACH Resource Center % Lutheran Social Services 125 E. Liberty St. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: mankatoyouth@lssmn.org URL: https://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness/mankato/the-reach	The REACH Resource Center is a safe and non-judgmental place for young people to come and receive assistance to get back on their feet.

The Salvation Army Category: Health and Human Services The Salvation Army 700 S. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 URL: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/	The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Tourette Association of America Inc Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education Health and Human Services Tourette Association of America Inc PO 4266 Mankato, MN 56001 Email: tsaofmn@gmail.com URL: https://tourette.org/chapter/mn/	A volunteer led, nonprofit organization supporting the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.

VINE Faith in Action Category: Community Benefit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education Health and Human Services Recreation and Sports VINE Faith in Action 421 E. Hickory St. Mankato, MN 56001 Email: vine@vinevolunteers.com URL: https://vinevolunteers.com/	VINE is redefining aging and promoting the wellbeing of aging adults through programming, services, and community engagement.

Volunteer Council of Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center Category: Health and Human Services Volunteer Council of Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center 100 Freeman Dr. Saint Peter, MN 56082 Email: prtccouncil@gmail.com URL: http://sprtccouncil.blogspot.com/	Supports volunteer service to patients of the Minnesota Department of Human Services - Forensic Mental Health Program.

Wings of Hope Mankato Category: Children and Youth Health and Human Services Wings of Hope Mankato 15590 615th Ave. Mapleton, MN 56065 Email: wingsofhopemankato@gmail.com URL: https://www.wingsofhopemankato.com/	A place where families who have experienced pregnancy loss and newborn death can go to remember the lives of their children.

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