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5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Rochester Area

Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the Rochester area.

ROCHESTER, MN — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Edina 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 Rochester area:

1. Minnesota Animal Services Alliance: The Minnesota Animal Services Alliance runs a field rescue operation, employs its own humane compliance agents and provides other animal resources in the Rochester area.

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2. Rochester Area Foundation: The Rochester Area Foundation awards grants each year to nonprofits working to make the community a better place for all.

3. United Way of Olmsted County: The United Way of Olmsted County operates programs and shares resources that improve the health, education, and financial situations of people in the community.

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4. Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation of Southeast Minnesota: The Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation of Southeast Minnesota was founded to honor the fallen officers in all agencies across the region.

5. The Mayo Clinic: As the premier hospital in the world, the Mayo Clinic accepts volunteers and donations to further its mission to provide patients with the best care possible.

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