For several years, our loose coins were shared in a “Change for Change” program, with
donations going to these organizations:
- January 2004, 2005, 2006 - Community Food Response -
collecting food from restaurants and handing it out to folks in need.
- February 2004, 2005, 2006 - Family Services, 1110 6 Street NW - Counseling in the areas of mental health and
chemical dependency (287-2040); Home Services to enable continued independent living (287-2010);
Credit Counseling (281-6299).
- March 2004, 2005, 2006 - Channel One -
Supplemental Food Shelf provides a 5-day food supply on a monthly basis to income-eligible
Olmsted County residents; Food Bank distributes donated food to non-profit charities;
Green Garden Project provide garden plots; Mothers and Children Program
provides a nutritionally balanced food package on a monthly basis.
- April 2004, 2005, 2006 -
Boys & Girls Club
- "to inspire young people to realize their full potential."
- May 2006 - Special Olympics.
Children and adults with intellectual disabilities share their joy and courage
in year-round sports training and competition.
- May 2004, 2005, June 2006 - Dorothy Day - Homeless Shelter
- June 2004, 2005 -
Salvation Army -
Free Acute Care Clinic;
Good Samaritan Dental Clinic;
Emergency Services providing housing, clothing, food;
Transitional Living providing affordable housing;
Caring Partners Adult Day Care.
- July 2004, 2005 - Interfaith Hospitality Network -
"provide shelter, meals, and support to families without homes."
- August 2004, 2005 - Running
Start - "a back-to-school program for families who find equipping their children with
school supplies too great a financial burden"
- September 2004, 2005 - Circle Center - Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center Community Support Program
provides support and services for adults with severe mental illness. Circle Center, at 47 13 1/2 Street NW,
is the drop-in center
providing leisure-time activities, and an opportunity to explore vocational and educational interests.
- October 2004, 2005 - Women's Shelter -
"provide safe, temporary shelter to female domestic violence victims and their children."
- November 2004, 2005 - Habitat for Humanity - "build affordable housing
for people who are economically challenged."
- December 2004, 2005 - Crisis Nursery -
Crisis Child Care for ages 0-12 available to any Olmsted County family.
Other past recipients:
- Ronald McDonald House. Check out the
wish list of household items.
- Stand with Africa
