5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Minneapolis Area

MINNEAPOLIS — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis area:

1. Minneapolis Pet Adoption: The Minneapolis Animal Care And Control is working to address the nationwide trend of an "extraordinary amount of animal intakes" at shelters in the U.S.

2. The Minneapolis Food Pantry: Organized by the Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, this food shelf works to provide nutritional food, diapers, feminine hygiene, and other supplies to families in need.

3. Catholic Charities Twin Cities: Catholic Charities Twin Cities oversees numerous centers and organizations that serve the needs of the most vulnerable in the Twin Cities area, including the Northside Child Development Center and the Dorothy Day Place.

4. Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra: Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra aims to bring the power of music to local children and families. The group has brought music opportunities to more than 160,000 since it was founded in 1949.

5. Children’s Minnesota Foundation: Children's Minnesota has an associated foundation that accepts donations that will be used to help provide kids in need with access to the best physicians, treatments, and family support.

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