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Charities

The mission of Animal Folks is to protect animals and prevent animal cruelty by creating a modern system of animal law enforcement in Minnesota. Core to this mission is system reform — working with authorities to provide sustainable changes that enhance how animal anti-cruelty laws are enforced. Programs include extensive research on animal cruelty; filing civil and cruelty complaints; development of policies and training on animal law; legislative action; and outreach and education.

MN SNAP's mission is to end the suffering and death of Minnesota cats and dogs due to overpopulation by providing both high-quality, affordable and accessible spay and neuter services to those in need, and animal welfare education in the communities we serve. Our mission is accomplished via a mobile surgery clinic that travels throughout the state and a stationary clinic located in North Minneapolis. Services are provided to low-income families, 501(c)(3) rescue partners and shelters.

Secondhand Hounds is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue. Founded in July of 2009, our 1,500+ foster homes, 3,000 dedicated volunteers, and staff members have made a positive impact on the lives of many animals in our community. Our organization provides safe foster homes, proper veterinary care and daily necessities for our dogs and cats, while working hard to find each a permanent, loving home! To date we have rescued over 16,000 animals!

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Charity Fair

October15th

1:00 - 3:00pm

Atrium of the Building

Plan to stop down to our charity fair to meet the charities. 

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You can learn about their important work, their programs & services as well as any volunteer needs they have.

We will have a raffle drawing for those of you who visit each nonprofit at the fair.

Popcorn will be served!

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Volunteer Event

October 15th

2:00pm

Atrium of the Building

We will have a speed volunteering event during the charity fair. 

We will be packing dog and cat food from large bags into smaller bags for animals being fostered and hoping to get adopted out.  

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Fundraising Activities

Casual for a Cause

Every day in October

$3 per day

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See Lonnie at our reception desk to buy a ticket.  Each $3 ticket is good for one day to wear one or all of the following:

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• sports jersey

• sports hat

• jeans or shorts

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Silent Auction

Week of October 20th

M-F: 8am - 5pm

Cafe

Each department will create a basket or two (see manager for budget) to auction off. 

A pizza lunch will be awarded to the department with the best basket.

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Chili Cook-off

October 5th

11:30am - 1:00pm

Cafe

This will be brutally competitive as our amateur chefs cook up some chili for us!  Come hungry and ready for some good food!

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$10 per bottomless tasting bowl

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