More space for doing good. When Perry Petersen became the executive director of the White Bear Area Food Shelf four years ago, his ultimate dream...
Nonprofit
Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season
The Greater White Bear Lake area is fortunate to have a rich legacy of local arts organizations, schools and churches, and civic organizations that...
Merrick Inc. Empowers Adults With Disabilities
Vadnais Heights nonprofit empowers adults with disabilities. At Merrick Inc., staff members say finding a sense of purpose in what they do comes...
Dream of Wild Health
Dream of Wild Health is reclaiming the power of food. As one of the oldest continually operating Native American organizations in the Twin Cities...
A Few Things That Make White Bear Lake the Best
A collection of places to explore and people that inspire. Each year, I’m given the great honor of sharing my White Bear Lake area “picks” as...
This Old Horse Reimagines Retirement for Racehorses
This Old Horse offers racehorses a home, purpose in retirement. Most professional athletes retire before they hit 30. For thoroughbred racehorses,...
21 Roots
Farm’s name highlights special intention in programming. Local nonprofit 21 Roots Farm brings meaningful activities to people impacted by...
Looking Forward
Local non-profit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education. Swan found schools...
Home is Where the Heart Is
White Bear Lake nonprofit Solid Ground awarded $1.25 million grant. Solid Ground makes dreams come true with $1.25 million Bezos Day One Fund grant....
White Bear Area Food Shelf Continues Mission Through COVID-19 Pandemic
The White Bear Area Food Shelf provides for families in need. Providing food and support since 1977, the White Bear Area Food Shelf (WBAFS) strives...
Fashion Nonprofit 3seams Helps Women Find a Better Future
3seams offers women in Cambodia and Nepal a chance at a different future. Inga Swope knew she wanted to do something to help women and children...
Transportation Nonprofit Wants to Get Everyone Into the Community
Newtrax provides daily transportation for more than 600 people. Transportation can be a barrier to participating in the life of a community, and...
