Community Partnerships

Salvation Army Rochester, MN

The Rochester Salvation Army assists residents of Olmsted County with a wide range of programs, including food, housing and health services. Help is provided to anyone in need without discrimination. In addition, Salvation Army officers lead worship services every Sunday.

March of Dimes

Every year in the United States, nearly half a million babies are born too soon, 7,000 of them right here in Minnesota. With your help, we work to improve the health of babies and support families if something does go wrong.

PossAbilities of Southern MN

PossAbilities is a non-profit agency serving children and adults with disabilities through a variety of pivotal programs. We help people find and keep jobs, integrate into community activities and contribute through volunteerism.

Rochester Area Family Y

The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. That's because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.

Ronald McDonald House Rochester, MN

The Ronald McDonald House is a ?home away from home? for families who must travel hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles to seek medical treatment for their children. The House provides shelter and support to families facing difficult days and long nights. Families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House share their stories and gain new insights as they meet children and parents with similar concerns. The House is a place to share hopes and dreams.

Seasons Hospice Rochester, MN

Seasons Hospice is a community based, non-profit organization in Rochester, MN. We provide specialized care to people living with terminal illness while giving support to their loved ones. We have been caring for residents of southeastern Minnesota for fifteen years with our home hospice services and residential hospice facility.

Toys for Tots SE MN

The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation's most valuable resources ? our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.

United Way of Olmstead County

United Way of Olmsted County unites people and resources to improve lives in the community with a focus on education, income, health, basic needs - the building blocks for a good quality of life. We do this by convening the community to address key issues, collaborating to achieve a measurable impact, and connecting human and financial resources to achieve our mission.

Join the Journey

Pink Ribbon Mentors are volunteer survivors who provide emotional and informational support to patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Red Cross Emergency Relief

The chapter is headquartered in Rochester, with a branch office in Owatonna and pre-positioned disaster supplies and volunteer resources located throughout the 4-county area. In addition to responding to single-family emergencies, the chapter has responded to several major disasters over the years, including floods in 1978 (Rochester and surrounding areas), 2007 (Rushford and surrounding areas), and 2010 (Owatonna and surrounding areas).

Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer?s® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer's disease, the nation?s sixth-leading cause of death.

Paws and Claws Humane Society

The Paws & Claws Mission is to:

• Promote and provide humane protection and shelter for abandoned or lost companion animals.
• Seek adoptive homes for companion animals under our protective care.
• Provide public education regarding the societal problem of animal overpopulation.
• Promote the principles of responsible companion animal care.
• Advocate the spaying and neutering of all companion animals.

Boys & Girls Club of Rochester

Our mission is to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring community members.

Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch Rochester MN

Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch is a Christian Camp located in southern Minnesota serving over 24,000 people per year. Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere and opportunity for adults and children to get to know themselves, others and God better. We strive to do this through our lives, words, and activities by conducting ourselves in a manner pleasing to God. Ironwood Springs has been a non-profit organization since 1976.

Camp Victory Ministries

Camp Victory is a non-denominational Christian camp and retreat center in SE Minnesota. Located on 200 acres of forested, rolling hills and the beautiful Zumbro River. Camp Victory offers a peaceful, natural setting for retreats, conferences, business meetings, summer camp for kids and summer day camp options. - See more at: http://www.campvictory.com/index.php/about-us#sthash.xgwTRwA9.dpuf

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

To present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.

Special Olympics Polar Plunge

The Polar Bear Plunge - presented by Minnesota law enforcement as part of the year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run^® events to benefit Special Olympics - is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics athletes by jumping into frigid Minnesota waters. It consists of 16 different events that take place across Minnesota during the coldest months of the year. From January through March, our Plunge crew will be traveling around the state to 16 different communities with one goal in mind: raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota!

St. Baldricks Foundation

St. Baldrick's head-shaving events began as a challenge between businessmen and have grown from one event in 2000 to over 1,300 events in 2013, raising critical funds for childhood cancer research. Events take place in pubs, restaurants, schools, churches, parks, malls, military bases, firehouses and any other place you can imagine.