Which Shakopee Nonprofits Are You Supporting Today?

If you plan to donate to a worthy Shakopee cause this year, consider giving today, Nov. 16, during Give to the Max Day through GiveMN.org.

Give to the Max Day is touted as the best day to make the most of charitable giving. Until 11:59 p.m. tonight, every donation made gives organizations the chance to win even more money. Grants are available for the top-earning nonprofits in several categories, and there will also be random grants given.

Dozens of organizations in the GiveMN database call Shakopee home—more than the casual philanthropist could ever keep track of.

So let’s hear your stories about the good work these groups have done. Which of them are deserving of your charitable gifts?

Following is just a handful of Shakopee nonprofits participating in Give to the Max Day.

So far this morning, The Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency, which assists and empowers people to achieve social and economic well-being, is pulling in the donations. Best Buy Shakopee is giving them a kick-start with a $1,000 matching grant.

Shakopee Educational Endowment Foundation, SEEF, is dedicated to enriching and improving education in Shakopee Schools by funding opportunities that go beyond the district's budget. 

The Elliana Grace Foundation brings hope, support, and quality of life to children and their families facing congenital heart defects.

Safe Haven Shelter for Youth has homes in Scott County, which serve youth ages 8-18 with emotional and behavioral issues stemming generally from abuse and neglect.

The Scott County Historical Society preserves and shares the history and cultural heritage of Scott County through professional collection, interpretation, youth and adult education, exhibits, research library, and special events.

The Shakopee American Indian Center is a multi-tribal organization, founded in 2008, for the purpose of providing opportunities to Native and Non-Native people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about, participate in and experience American Indian culture through, education, participation and involvement.