HandsOn Twin Cities

Today is International Volunteer Managers Day! Every impactful volunteer engagement is led by someone who fosters connection, empowers service, and strengthens relationships across communities. Join HandsOn Twin Cities in thanking volunteer managers for their dedication, expertise, and commitment to making change possible. Your leadership matters! #IVMDay

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard. Whether it’s a national or local election, every vote plays a role in shaping decisions that affect our communities and daily lives. By showing up and casting your ballot, you’re taking action toward a future that reflects your values. Make a difference—go vote! https://lnkd.in/gbjh5Yz

Did you know HandsOn Twin Cities has been at the heart of volunteerism for 105 years? Early giving is here for #GiveToTheMax Day and you can join us in amplifying community impact by supporting us today. Your contribution can make a real difference in supporting our programs as we continue to change lives and help communities thrive! https://lnkd.in/dQtW6f8 #GTMD2024

Looking to make an impact tomorrow? Volunteer at the Souls to the Polls Block Party & Rally—a celebration of civic engagement and community empowerment! Faith leaders, organizers, and residents will gather to inspire voters ahead of the upcoming election, with live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities. Join them in supporting this inspiring event and help build a stronger, more engaged community. Sign up today! https://ow.ly/gjy850TYaUx

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Market at Malcolm Yards and made Find Your Cause a success! We welcomed 90 enthusiastic attendees, who connected with a diverse array of nonprofit organizations and volunteered to make teddy bear towels and school supply kits. The engagement was outstanding, with nonprofits leaving having positive interactions with attendees. We want to express our gratitude to our amazing co-hosts, Leadership Twin Citiesand Young Professionals of Minneapolis, and to all the organizations that took part. This event couldn’t have happened without your commitment and partnership. Here’s to making meaningful connections and growing our impact together!

Connected for Change: Tech Day invites tech professionals to support local nonprofits with website development, user experience, and website training. The Living at Home Network is seeking assistance to transition their complex WordPress site to an accessible, easy-to-edit template and complete a UX audit to enhance functionality as they expand outreach. The American Sewing Guild - Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter, a small, volunteer-run organization, needs training to equip staff for ongoing Squarespace updates and would benefit from a UX audit to improve usability. Both organizations are ready to collaborate with tech experts for lasting impact—sign up for Tech Day and make a difference! https://ow.ly/iQlH50TYaxs

Discover how HandsOn Twin Cities’ Pro Bono Advisory Program is helping nonprofits achieve incredible impact through strategic partnerships! In our new case study, Xcel Energy collaborated with WomenVenture to improve the user experience for women entrepreneurs navigating their loan application process. Over an 8-week project, Xcel Energy’s pro bono team developed clear, streamlined processes to make funding more accessible from application to disbursement. This collaboration helped WomenVenture to lend $2.13 million to 33 business owners in the past year, a record high for the organization, enabling more women entrepreneurs to grow and thrive. Read more about the impactful partnership here - https://ow.ly/e1Kv50TVPba

Tech Professionals! Use your tech skills and expertise to make a difference at Connected for Change: Tech Day! This virtual event brings together pro bono consultants to support nonprofits like Watercourse Counseling Center and The PROP Shop of Eden Prairie by tackling their tech challenges and creating lasting solutions. Both organizations need a tech audit and a roadmap for future improvements—Watercourse Counseling Center to secure sensitive data and streamline remote work processes, and The PROP Shop of Eden Prairie to update outdated infrastructure and enhance efficiency. Join us to help these nonprofits build a stronger tech foundation for their missions. https://ow.ly/64x050TVEi4

Voting in next week’s election is your chance to help shape decisions that affect our communities and country. As a dedicated volunteer, you’re already making a difference—take that even further. When you vote, you amplify your voice and the voices of those you support through service. Be sure to cast your vote and encourage others to do the same. Find resources - https://lnkd.in/eZ6SU9m

Meet Art, Heart, and Hoofbeats (AHH)—a unique sanctuary and nonprofit dedicated to providing healing for both humans and horses. At AHH, rescued equines find a safe haven while participating in programs that foster personal growth and resilience for people of all backgrounds. Through equine-assisted activities, therapeutic art, and nature immersion, AHH promotes mindfulness, self-expression, and empowerment. AHH is committed to trauma-informed, inclusive programming that makes a difference for both animals and humans. Learn more about AHH and their mission to create healing. https://lnkd.in/gKPikuCJ