Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Oakdale

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that brings people together to harness the potential of collective generosity. Fortunately for folks in the Oakdale area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that could greatly benefit from your support.

Here are five outstanding organizations in the Oakdale area. Please consider volunteering or donating to them for Giving Tuesday and beyond.

1. Open Cupboard — Formerly known as Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf, Open Cupboard provides food assistance to residents in need in Oakdale and the East Metro area. It operates a food market and mobile pantry to ensure accessibility to nutritious food for all. Learn more at opencupboard.org.
2. Tubman — Minneapolis-based Tubman offers support services including shelter, legal help, and counseling for people experiencing relationship violence, sexual exploitation, addiction or mental health challenges in the Twin Cities area. It helps people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds. Learn more at tubman.org.
3. Canvas Health — Canvas Health is dedicated to offering hope and help to people struggling with mental illness, substance use, crisis, unstable housing, and trauma in the Twin Cities area. It has a location in Oakdale, where it provides a broad array of services including counseling and therapy. Learn more at canvashealth.org.
4. Neighborhood House — Neighborhood House helps people in St. Paul and surrounding areas, including Oakdale, with basic needs, education, and youth leadership. It supports families through times of crisis and transition to a stable path. Learn more at neighb.org.
5. Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities — This Christian-based organization provides safe shelter, nutritious food, dental and medical care, and a comprehensive array of education and job training to the homeless and those struggling in St. Paul and beyond. It aims to demonstrate compassion and reveal Christ to the community. Learn more at ugmtc.org.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Oakdale that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

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