5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Apple Valley Area

APPLE VALLEY, MN — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Apple Valley area. Fortunately, there is no shortage of organizations to volunteer or get behind financially, and that need your help.

Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the Apple Valley area:

1. The Minnesota Zoo: The Minnesota Zoo is not only a local habitat for animal and mammal education, but it's also a place that inspires the next generation of wildlife conservationists. Donate or volunteer today.

2. Dakota Woodlands: Previously known as Mary’s Shelter, Dakota Woodlands serves pregnant girls and women as well as single or pregnant homeless women. Community members can donate their time, money, or items to help with the effort.

3. The Open Door: The Open Door provides food to low-income people and families in Dakota County. The Open Door gave out 2.6 million pounds of food in 2022, and 64 percent of that was fresh food.

4. Lebanon Hills: Lebanon Hills is a 2,000-acre parking offering miles of trails, lakes, shoreline, and other outdoor recreation spaces. Volunteers can help park staff with invasive species removal, seed collecting, tree and shrub planting, and other activities.

5. Goodwill-Apple Valley: Apple Valley is home to a Goodwill store location, which provides pre-owned clothing, housewares, and more at low cost. Donate your used goods today.

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