Engages the community in collecting donations of new school supplies and backpacks. Donations received are then sorted and packed into new backpacks that are distributed to registered Douglas and Pope County K-12 students.

- School supply distribution at the beginning of school. - Back to school shopping. Call nearest location for details. - Family camp for single mothers and children ages birth to 12. - Coats for Kids: Free winter coats for children age 0 - 17. Throughout the winter months, families can go to a Salvation Army service center for a coat. Parents will receive one coat and one accessory per child. A photo ID & current piece of mail for the parent, and a form of ID for each child (medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, etc.). - Thanksgiving Baskets at limited locations - Christmas program provides gifts for children 14 and under as well as food assistance.

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

- School supply distribution at the beginning of school. - Back to school shopping. Call nearest location for details. - Family camp for single mothers and children ages birth to 12. - Coats for Kids: Free winter coats for children age 0 - 17. Throughout the winter months, families can go to a Salvation Army service center for a coat. Parents will receive one coat and one accessory per child. A photo ID & current piece of mail for the parent, and a form of ID for each child (medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, etc.). - Thanksgiving Baskets at limited locations - Christmas program provides gifts for children 14 and under as well as food assistance.

Accepts donations of: - Backpacks - Bath towels - Cleaning supplies for bathrooms and kitchen - Dish cloths - Gently used blankets - Gift cards to Hy-Vee, Kmart, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart - Individually wrapped toothbrushes - Napkins - Paper towels - Tall kitchen garbage bags and large yard bags - Toilet paper

Collects donated new and used books at a Saint Paul warehouse and ship them to schools in Africa Guidelines: Accepted: Fiction and nonfiction reading books 15 years old or newer, textbooks and reference books with publication dates of 2005 or later, school/office supplies Not accepted: Magazines, home decorating/wedding/cookbooks, ethnocentric books, foreign languages books except for those in French, American history or civics books, music books for grades kindergarten - 12th grade, murder mysteries, or anything with "kill," "die," etc. in the title

- School supply distribution at the beginning of school. - Back to school shopping. Call nearest location for details. - Family camp for single mothers and children ages birth to 12. - Coats for Kids: Free winter coats for children age 0 - 17. Throughout the winter months, families can go to a Salvation Army service center for a coat. Parents will receive one coat and one accessory per child. A photo ID & current piece of mail for the parent, and a form of ID for each child (medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, etc.). - Thanksgiving Baskets at limited locations - Christmas program provides gifts for children 14 and under as well as food assistance.

Greater Twin Cities United Way - Action Day 2025 UNITED WAY ACTION DAY BACKPACKS Follow the link to view a list of agencies that received the United Way Action Day backpacks. NOTE: Agencies may distribute their own backpacks to already existing clients and/or provide them to individuals who are not current clients. Individuals can contact an agency to determine if they are eligible to receive a backpack from them or not. Residents of school districts should contact their school district's office or social worker.

Emergency assistance is available once every twelve months and considered on a case-by-case basis for the following unless otherwise noted: - Clothing vouchers - Food voucher (first come first serve) - Formula and/or diapers vouchers - Gas vouchers are available once every six months on a case-by-case basis - Limited Family Permanent Supportive Housing - Limited rental assistance available (first come first serve) - Prescription expense assistance - Shelter services go through Twin Cities offices - School supplies available seasonally - Vehicle repair

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

Services vary from county to county; volunteer opportunities included for interested community members. Services may include: Basic needs - Back-to-school assistance - Food - Housing - Other emergency needs - Transportation - Utility assistance Summer camps for youth Thrift store vouchers for clothing/household goods

- School supply distribution at the beginning of school. - Back to school shopping. Call nearest location for details. - Family camp for single mothers and children ages birth to 12. - Coats for Kids: Free winter coats for children age 0 - 17. Throughout the winter months, families can go to a Salvation Army service center for a coat. Parents will receive one coat and one accessory per child. A photo ID & current piece of mail for the parent, and a form of ID for each child (medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, etc.). - Thanksgiving Baskets at limited locations - Christmas program provides gifts for children 14 and under as well as food assistance.

Assistance with: - Lodging for individuals experiencing homelessness - Rent assistance (in case of eviction) - Seasonal/holiday help - School supplies - Utility assistance (in case of shut-off) - Winter clothing and coats for kids

Collaborative effort that provides new back-to-school supplies to Olmsted County families with children in grades preK-12: - Backpacks and supplies are distributed to students through participating school districts - Donations are accepted online in early July when the supply drive opens - Organizations, groups, or businesses may participate by holding their own drive online - Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals or groups

The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

Will accept donations of: - Appliances - Books - Clothing (baby and general) - Furniture (baby and general) - New mattresses - School supplies - Sports equipment Donated items can be dropped off or call to arrange a pick up.

- School supply distribution at the beginning of school. - Back to school shopping. Call nearest location for details. - Family camp for single mothers and children ages birth to 12. - Coats for Kids: Free winter coats for children age 0 - 17. Throughout the winter months, families can go to a Salvation Army service center for a coat. Parents will receive one coat and one accessory per child. A photo ID & current piece of mail for the parent, and a form of ID for each child (medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, etc.). - Thanksgiving Baskets at limited locations - Christmas program provides gifts for children 14 and under as well as food assistance.

Services vary from county to county; volunteer opportunities included for interested community members. Services may include: Basic needs - Back-to-school assistance - Food - Housing - Other emergency needs - Transportation - Utility assistance Summer camps for youth Thrift store vouchers for clothing/household goods

Provides backpacks and other school supplies for children preparing for a new school year

Provides free school supplies; school supply donations accepted year round

- Caregiver Support: Provides social connection to other caregivers in similar situations, fostering support groups by location. Retreats, support groups, and online groups offered to members. - Critical Financial Assistance: Rent, mortgage, utility, and medical bills; based on need - Donations: Online and mail donations accepted - Holiday Program: Back to School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, Star Spangled Baby Showers, Holiday Toy Drive, Homefront Celebrations, Military Child of the Year events. Visit website for events in the area. - Vehicle Repair

- School supply distribution at the beginning of school. - Back to school shopping. Call nearest location for details. - Family camp for single mothers and children ages birth to 12. - Coats for Kids: Free winter coats for children age 0 - 17. Throughout the winter months, families can go to a Salvation Army service center for a coat. Parents will receive one coat and one accessory per child. A photo ID & current piece of mail for the parent, and a form of ID for each child (medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, etc.). - Thanksgiving Baskets at limited locations - Christmas program provides gifts for children 14 and under as well as food assistance.

- School supply distribution at the beginning of school. - Back to school shopping. Call nearest location for details. - Family camp for single mothers and children ages birth to 12. - Coats for Kids: Free winter coats for children age 0 - 17. Throughout the winter months, families can go to a Salvation Army service center for a coat. Parents will receive one coat and one accessory per child. A photo ID & current piece of mail for the parent, and a form of ID for each child (medical card, Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, etc.). - Thanksgiving Baskets at limited locations - Christmas program provides gifts for children 14 and under as well as food assistance.

Individuals, community groups, and businesses can support victims of domestic violence by donating materials or volunteering. Available volunteer positions range from court advocacy to roles in maintenance, mentorship, office assistance, public speaking, reception and transportation support. All items should be new or gently used. Bedding and Household Items: - Standard size pillows - Twin blankets - Twin Bedding - Towels and wash cloths - Cooking utensils - Pots and pans - Cookie sheets - Toilet paper - Paper towels - Air mattresses Infants and Toddlers: - Baby teething rings, pacifiers, bottles, bibs - Diapers, sizes 4, 5, and 6 - Pull-ups - Disposable wipes - Baby bottles - Baby Monitors - Baby formula - Pedialyte - Clothes - Boys underwear - New Car Seats Children's enrichment center items: - Family board games - Card games (Uno, playing cards, memory, etc.) - Barbies, baby dolls, Infant toys, dump trucks - Art supplies (paints, brushes, colored pencils, glitter, stencils, markers) - Office paper, colored construction paper, butcher paper - Combined easel/chalkboard - School supplies Transitional clients moving out: - Hangers - Kitchen mat - Soap dispenser - Dishes - Cups/mugs - Silverware - Pots/pans - Coffee maker - Microwave - Toaster - Blender - Can Opener - Peeler - Cutting boards/cutting mats - Toilet paper - Toilet brush - Plunger - Towels - Shower curtain - Cleaning supplies, mops, brooms - Curtain rings - Curtain liner - Wastebasket - Personal care items Pet Supplies: - Dog collars - Dog and cat harnesses - Dog and cat food/treats - Dog and cat grooming combs/brushes - Litterbox liners - Cat litter Other Items: - Large bottles of shampoo, soap, face wash - Band aids - Hair products for women of color - Feminine hygiene products - Bus Tokens (Dial-A-Ride) - Gift cards for gas, retail stores, or groceries - Books (adult and child) - Paint By Number (for adults and children) - Ladies business attire - Ladies bathrobes - Household tool kits - Women's 1x pants, pajamas, hoodies - Women's tennis shoes & sandals size 8, 9, 10 - File-type organizers - Planners All cell phones are accepted, including cell phones without chargers or accessories, and broken cell phones. If a phone can't be converted, it is recycled. To donate, simply drop off or mail cell phones to the Mid-Minnesota Women's Center

Collects donated new and used books at a Saint Paul warehouse and ship them to schools in Africa Guidelines: Accepted: Fiction and nonfiction reading books 15 years old or newer, textbooks and reference books with publication dates of 2005 or later, school/office supplies Not accepted: Magazines, home decorating/wedding/cookbooks, ethnocentric books, foreign languages books except for those in French, American history or civics books, music books for grades kindergarten - 12th grade, murder mysteries, or anything with "kill," "die," etc. in the title