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Melissa's Action Day Team

Did you know, every year over 100,000 students in the Twin Cities go back to school without a backpack and school supplies? Let's change that! Help me meet my goal of raising $500 to send local students back to class with essential supplies so they are successful in school. And - for every $11 you donate, you get one sweeps entry to win awesome prizes from MN's sports teams (like a suite for you and 15 friends) OR a Polaris Slingshot! Not kidding! And, every donation of $55 or more - you get a free Action Day T-shirt! Donate to my team by following this link and let's reach our goal together! Game on for School!

$332.00 / $ 500.00 (66.4%)

Team Hudalla

Let's help kids in need of supplies for school. With all that has happened this summer and with the unknown ahead, let's make sure kids can start out on the right foot! Help me raise money for school supplies, every dollar counts!

$11.00 / $ 500.00 (2.2%)

MN Mascot Team

MN sports teams' mascots have teamed up to raise money for United Way Action Day! Donate to the MN Mascot Team and help us reach our fundraising goal so we can help send 40,000 local students in need back to school with a backpack full of school supplies, so they are successful in the classroom this fall. Game on for School!

$300.00 / $ 5,000.00 (6%)

Back(pack) to the Future

The single most important thing each of us can do to eliminate inequality, reduce poverty, create a sustainable planet, and foster peace is to educate ourselves and others. Through education, we see things differently, we understand each other differently and we approach problems differently. There's never been a more important time to support our students as we work together to create a better future. As Nelson Mandela so eloquently stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”

$154.00 / $ 300.00 (51.3%)

Auger

Every Kid deserves the right tools to succeed!

$110.00 / $ 100.00 (110%)

Women United

Action Day is different this year with everything being virtual, but it still gives us the opportunity to support the agencies that Women United supports. Three of our agencies will be recipients of the backpacks this year; Centro Guzman, Baby Space and CLUES. This a great way to get involved to help support our communities as we prepare kids to have all the tools they need to be successful in the new school year. Please consider volunteering to buy and pack backpacks on your own or utilize our fundraising group here to make a donation to help get us to our goals to pack and distribute backpacks to the children in our communities. A donation as little as $11 will take care of a backpack for a child this fall. Please help us in making our goal of $10,500 to ensure our communities, including the agencies your contributions help support, get the tools they need to ensure the kids they serve are ready to start off the new school year right.

$802.00 / $ 10,500.00 (7.6%)

Team Heather

It breaks my heart that many families can't afford to buy all the necessary school supplies and have proudly donated for several years and volunteered at the last few Action Days. This year, it will be even more challenging for families with unemployment up and families suffering from the the affects of COVID-19.

$143.00 / $ 220.00 (65%)

Purple Tidings

Since I don't have kids and the thing I miss most is school shopping, I decided to donate school supplies!

$77.00 / $ 100.00 (77%)

GISH Found Family

My GISH Found Family is committed to making the world a better place through random acts of kindness.

$95.00 / $ 50.00 (190%)

St Paul Merrill Lynch

2020 St Paul Merrill Lynch Backpack to School event! Last year we packed 72 bags - how many can we do this year?

$880.00 / $ 825.00 (106.7%)

CenterPoint Energy Cares

$509.00 / $ 500.00 (101.8%)

Supply Time

To help ensure that children are prepared for learning!

$0.00 / $ 100.00 (0%)

Elly's Team

Last year, I witnessed over 4,500 volunteers pack 40,000 backpacks for kids in need. This year, Action Day looks a little different. School looks a little different. Let's show that even if we can't all be together in person, we are still here rallying around these kids to make sure they have the supplies they need to learn and grow.

$253.00 / $ 330.00 (76.7%)

Andy's Team of Awesomeness

Let's help those kids! You know you want to! Updated.

$0.00 / $ 600.00 (0%)

The Pillars Senior Living

Lets give the gift education to local children! Residents, many former educators and champions of education for all have seen the impact having the right supplies can make on children's lives. We are so excited to help put a dent in the need!

$432.00 / $ 1,100.00 (39.3%)

Trivia Team IJDM

Challenging other KVSC 88.1 FM’s Trivia Weekend teams to join Team It Just Doesn’t Matter and our friends in buying school supplies for MN kids!

$132.00 / $ 500.00 (26.4%)

CAS Cares

Hello CAS team! Every year more than 100,000 students in the Twin Cities go back to school without a backpack and school supplies? Let's change that! Help us meet our goal of raising $2,000 to send local students back to class with essential supplies so they are successful in school. For every $11 you donate, you get one sweeps entry to win awesome prizes from MN's sports teams (like a suite for you and 15 friends) OR a Polaris Slingshot! And, for every donation of $55 or more, you get a free Action Day t-shirt! Donate to the CAS Cares team by following this link and let's reach this goal together!

$2,677.00 / $ 2,000.00 (133.9%)

Root Down Realty

I'm passionate about education because I know how it can change people's lives. As a former teacher I like to do all that I can to continue to support students. Whether its being a mentor, filling in for a fellow teacher when possible, or participating in events such as Action Day!

$374.00 / $ 550.00 (68%)

Team ABCs and 123s

Help us with the basics! We are starting small, but if you join us we can do more to help kids in our community get ready for school, whether at home, in school or blended. Let’s work together to take care of our kids’ school supply needs! It only takes $11 to fill a backpack with supplies for a student. Can you make a donation or join our team?

$0.00 / $ 1,000.00 (0%)

Optum

$0.00 / $ 200.00 (0%)

Julie B.

Every child should get to the start the school year with excitement, optimism and new school supplies. (And this year the supplies may be more important than ever!) If we all pitch in we can make a difference.

$2,255.00 / $ 500.00 (451%)

Team Bonnie & Sheila Ann

Thanks for joining us in spreading a little love in our community! Bonnie & Sheila Ann

$125.00 / $ 275.00 (45.5%)

Marcia's Team

I think education is extremely important for all kids and having the right tools day one only makes things easier. This is just one way to help.

$0.00 / $ 300.00 (0%)

TEAM GIRL POWER US BANK

Our team is raising funds for United Way’s Action Day because we want to help create successful futures for children in Minnesota! The amount of work teachers put into their job is undeniable and especially in unprecedented times like this. We would be so grateful for any help so we can make sure that teachers everywhere can concentrate on their students’ success without spending money out of their own pockets. Can you please help me meet my goal of $550? This will provide 50 backpacks full of school supplies to students in the Twin Cities.

$110.00 / $ 550.00 (20%)

Fuller Together

Not much can spark excitement for a new school year as new school supplies. We want to put a smile on a local student's face and help them be successful at school, no matter what the year may look like.

$110.00 / $ 275.00 (40%)

Pack Pack Pack It Up

Making Community Possible with some of the best co-workers! Education is so important and every child deserves to have the tools they need to succeed.

$0.00 / $ 0.00 (0%)

Bozmosis

Every kid deserves a new backpack to get excited for the new school year. Getting new supplies for school was always the highlight of any new school year for me. My parents made sure I had what I needed to be successful. Let's make sure all kids have that same opportunity this year.

$352.00 / $ 300.00 (117.3%)

Team Bellisio Foods

$638.00 / $ 500.00 (127.6%)

DH Team

I know how important education is and it’s very important for people to have the tools they need to learn and I would like to contribute to them so they can achieve that goal.

$165.00 / $ 500.00 (33%)

Supplies for Success

Back to school can be stressful enough, especially during the uncertainty that COVID-19 has created. Can you imagine how much more stressful it would be if you weren't able to afford the school supplies that your child needs for success? You can help a child start school with the supplies they need for only $11. Will you join us? With $275 our team will help 25 children start school equipped with the supplies they need. David, Emily, Wayne and Drew

$201.00 / $ 275.00 (73.1%)

Lean MMMachine

Education opens doors and leads to opportunity.

$495.00 / $ 330.00 (150%)

$0.00 / $ 0.00 (0%)

Team Jam-Packed Backpacks

$253.00 / $ 300.00 (84.3%)

General Mills ITQ

$0.00 / $ 1,000.00 (0%)

KeyStone Search

Helping Twin Cities students get the year started off right!

$1,035.00 / $ 1,000.00 (103.5%)

It Takes a Village

Every child should have supplies to help with their education needs. And Teachers should not have to pull from their own resources to supply them to their classes, though it is so touching to hear that Teachers will do what they need to ensure their student's success!

$0.00 / $ 605.00 (0%)

Flik- Unit 44826-WF

Raising finds for the children is investing in our collective future. Now more than ever has Minnesotans needed a little help. If we can give 5 backpacks that one less thing they have to worry about. Thanks for your donation!

$92.00 / $ 55.00 (167.3%)

Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

With the impacts the pandemic has had on our education system, both students and parents alike have undoubtedly endured challenging circumstances in adapting to new protocols. The Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, whole heartedly supports our local community in helping to aid these families forgo one less challenging circumstance.

$245.00 / $ 100.00 (245%)

Lynne's Learners

I wanted to honor the memory of my big sister, Lynne who passed away one year ago August 13, 2019. She had been a dedicated and selfless special needs preschool teacher for over 35 years. Like many teachers, Lynne often bought supplies for her classroom and students out of her own pocket. When I saw the date of the GTCUW Action Day this year I knew this was the ideal way to remember her, by helping others. I have been the United Way ambassador at work for over a decade and have seen the good that they do in our community first hand. I've participated in United Way Action Day, packing backpacks for local children in need for the past 5 years and my kids and I have always left the event inspired and uplifted. I know that we cannot help fill 40,000 backpacks in person this year but wanted to continue to help. Please join me!

$350.00 / $ 275.00 (127.3%)

Team Trash Cats

My second day of employment at GTCUW was on Action Day 2019. I was moved to tears on several occasions by the thousands of people who showed up, donated time and money to help students succeed. 2020 provides many hurdles for students whether returning to a classroom setting or via online learning. The need for support in our community grows and I hope that you are willing to help me reach my goal of $300 for 2020. THANK YOU!

$253.00 / $ 300.00 (84.3%)

Team Monarch

School start is stressful enough this year, we want to help reduce some of those worries.

$0.00 / $ 55.00 (0%)