Kids 'n Kinship

Thanks for the coverage, SUN Thisweek! We appreciate you helping us to spread the word about our upcoming Sunday Funday fundraising event as well as our need for mentors for the 45 youth on our waitlist. https://lnkd.in/eYauD9eD

This photo is a beautiful reminder of how the mentoring relationship really goes both ways. Quentin showed up to watch his mentor family's boys play basketball. How amazing is it to have a cool high schooler come watch you play? We think the smiles tell the story.

Alicia will be a panelist at the14th Annual Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce's WomEn's Leadership Forum, where they'll focus on: "THRIVING, NOT JUST SURVIVING: Building Communities that Have Your Back!" The WomEn's Leadership Forum was created to help women hone their leadership skills. This inspiring event will Engage, Educate, and Empower women of all stages of their professional and personal levels of connection, growth, and networks. Featuring a dynamic lineup of female panelists, the forum offers a platform for sharing powerful stories, invaluable advice, and the tools needed to empower women to lead with confidence. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 21 from 8am-1pm and registration closes Wednesday, March 12. Register here to attend: Join us for the 14th Annual WomEn's Leadership Forum, where we'll focus on: "THRIVING, NOT JUST SURVIVING: Building Communities that Have Your Back!" https://lnkd.in/gqZ8-9fA

Minnesota Energy Resources has been a loyal sponsor of both our Spring & Fall fundraisers over the years. Not only do we get support from Minnesota Energy with Shawn Walls as an incredible Board Member, but they have also shown up for us, and the youth in our community, through their consistent financial contributions. Thank you, Minnesota Energy Resources.

"Thank you for tickets to the MN Zoo. We had a great time seeing the animals as we walked the treetop trail and the Grizzly coast.?My mentee's favorite part was watching the otters??and taking pictures of the animals. And, of course, the cotton candy." Thank you, Michelle, Individual Mentor

Even 11" of snow couldn't stop our message that we NEED MENTORS for the 45 incredible youth on our waitlist. Our next Virtual Info Session is TONIGHT at 6pm. We'd love to have you join us to learn more. Email Kerry at [email protected] for the link to join.

Happy 2nd Anniversary to this Amazing Match! From the Mentee: “One of the highlights with Joe this past year would be I got to experience building a computer with him. It was a fun project to work on with him and I really enjoyed it. I’m really grateful to have someone like Joe in my life, and I always know I can reach out to him when in need.” From the Mentor: "Time Flies. It’s been a blast to be paired with Levi for the last 2 years. From the Minecraft worlds we’ve explored, to all the ramen we’ve eaten around the Twin Cities, it’s been a great time to explore different video games and foods."

Join us TOMORROW at Wescott Library in Eagan from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. for Dakota County's Annual Spring Volunteer Resource Fair. More than 20 different organizations in and around Dakota County will be offering exciting and unique opportunities. Come find something new and interesting to do close to home for individual, family, and group volunteering.

We are so fortunate and grateful that Wings Credit Union is returning again as a $1200 sponsor for our Sunday Funday Fundraiser in April. Thank you, Wings, for your ongoing support of the local youth in the community you serve! To learn more about our Sunday Funday fundraiser: https://lnkd.in/gWhBJdBW

Kids 'n Kinship is thrilled to be one of three non-profit Charity Partners for the Eagan Rotary's Live to Give Walk. As such, we've been invited to present our organization with the other Charity Partners on Wednesday, March 19 at Noon. We hope to see you there!