Benefits & Fundraisers

2018 “Cody’s Dash for Down Syndrome” is on Sat. June 16th at Central Park in Hopkins.  Our event is a 5K run/walk family event, with a kid’s dash, kid’s games, face painting, balloon artists, FREE Dilly Bars, live music, food trucks and much more!!! All of the proceeds from our event support the FREE therapeutic, educational, and social programs for children and adults with Down syndrome, at “Gigi’s Playhouse” in St. Louis Park. Read more about "Cody's Dash for Down Syndrome"

Hammer Residences, Inc. is a Minnesota non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1923 by Alvina Hammer, Hammer provides residential caring support for adult and children with developmental disabilities. Hammer Residences, Inc. serves more than 1500 individuals with a wide range of intellectual disabilities like Autism and Down syndrome. Hammer serves 284 people in 36 homes and 10 apartment complexes in the western metro of the Twin Cities. We also provide specialized services to more than 1,600 individuals in their homes. Read more about Reach for Ralph

This race starts at The Boatworks Commons, (4459 Lake Ave S) on beautiful White Bear Lake.  The course is flat and fast, 5K runs north along the lake to West Park and then back.  The 10K goes south to Cottage Park then North along the lake to Ramsey County Park into the White Bear Lake neighborhood before returning back to Lake Ave, and the Finish at The Boatworks Commons.  The registration includes an event T-Shirt. Read more about 5K 10K Rotary Strive Scholarship Taco John's Run Baby Run

Join us for the 13th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride!  The ride will go 130 miles through beautiful Minnesota RAIN or SHINE! There will be Food, Prizes, Raffle and more, so make sure you stick around once the ride is over. Read more about Ride to SAVE Lives

Enjoy appetizers and libations throughout a casual evening filled with live music from crowd favorite Trailer Trash, silent and live auctions, wall of wine and more! Read more about Breanna’s Star: A Night of Art, Celebration and Giving

Join us for a community book read and conversation with contributing authors of A Good Time for the Truth edited by Sun Yung Shin. In this enlightening book, 16 of Minnesota’s best writers provide a range of perspectives on what it’s like to live as a person of color or Native American in Minnesota.

The evening begins with a panel discussion featuring Sun Yung Shin, Rodrigo Sanchez-Chavarria,  Kao Kalia Yang, Heid E. Erdich.

Sponsored by Mahtomedi Community Education and Mahtomedi Public Schools. Read more about Community Book Read Event - A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, 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. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against this disease!

Take the first step by finding a Walk near you. Once you register, you’ll have access to a wide range of tools and support through your customized Participant Center. Join us and lead the way to Alzheimer's first survivor. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease! Read more about Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Twin Cities

This spring, change a life. Join friends and family from White Bear Lake and surrounding communities as well as advocates across the globe in our mission to bring clean water and fullness of life to children in communities around the world.

Walk, run, or push a stroller with us at the World Vision Global 6K for Water on May 6th, 2017. Each registration provides lasting clean water to a child. The registration fee also covers a t-shirt, medal and race bib that has a picture of a child being helped by this fundraiser Read more about World Vision Global 6K for Water

Come join fellow Frassati parents, parishoners, teaching staff and other school supporters at the Spring Gala event to learn how children "Create Positive Chemistry" as students of Frassati Catholic Academy. 

The Spring Gala is the school’s largest fundraiser and is an evening you don't want to miss! The evening includes a silent and live auction, the chance to win great prizes, socializing and a delicious dinner, all while supporting our students. Read more about Frassati Catholic Academy 2017 Spring Gala

Part of a concert and conversation series pairing inspirational music, education on social issues, and meaningful community action. 

This concert features guitar virtuoso and international performer Billy McLaughlin, award winning Read more about Billy McLaughlin and Ellis - ACLU Benefit Concert