National Volunteer Month, observed annually in April, is a time to recognize and celebrate the power of volunteerism in our communities. For businesses, it’s an excellent opportunity to engage employees in meaningful activities or a volunteer opportunity that not only benefit society but also enhance workplace culture. One impactful way to participate is by hosting a MATTERbox Packing Event.
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On March 6th, the Huntington® Bank Rotunda at Mall of America® buzzed with excitement as more than a hundred enthusiastic participants gathered for MATTERbox Madness 2025, now in its 11th year. Sixteen teams from leading companies across Minnesota came together for a high-energy, bracket-style food-packing competition, all with the shared goal of assembling 10,000 snack
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Team-building volunteer activities are rapidly gaining popularity among organizations striving to enhance employee engagement, build stronger teams, and make a positive impact on their communities. These activities combine the benefits of traditional team-building exercises with volunteer opportunities, resulting in a win-win for companies and employees alike. In this blog post, we explore the transformative potential of these volunteer efforts and provide actionable insights on how to implement them effectively.
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Dear Friends, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m reflecting upon the many blessings we’ve experienced over the past year at MATTER. We have so much to be thankful for – beginning with YOU, our faithful partners, donors and volunteers. Together, we impacted nearly three million lives this year with improved healthcare, nutrition, education, and
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Yesterday, MATTER held its first annual Companies That MATTER Awards Ceremony, recognizing the 71 organizations that partnered with us in 2024 to pack MATTERbox Snack Packs and Hope Kits, bringing help and support to people in their communities. Among the companies receiving recognition for their community impact in 2024 were: Aveda – Largest Gift in
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Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at MATTER. Our mission of helping people launch projects that improve communities moves forward only as we join hearts and hands in partnership with other like-minded individuals and organizations. Recently, MATTER collaborated with Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Prairie Island Indian Community, and The Minnesota Timberwolves
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As the crisp air of the holiday season begins to envelop us, the spirit of giving and unity gently nudges at our hearts. Participating in a food packing event like the MATTERbox Pack-A-Thon becomes a heartwarming and impactful way to spread joy and meals for families and children within our communities, ensuring that the essence
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Have you asked yourself, “Where has the summer gone?” I have! It went so quickly this year. But as the saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun!” And that’s exactly what the MATTERbox team has been doing. With 16 packing events in just the last two months, our partners provided thousands of summer snack packs for
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Meeting Amanda Escen for the first time, you’d never guess she’s the mover and shaker behind one of MATTER’s most successful initiatives of the last decade. Humble and unassuming, she shies away from the spotlight, preferring instead to make her mark behind the scenes. And she surely has made her mark here in Minnesota and
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Collaborating on today’s story is Dr. Mike Jeans, MATTER’s Director of Medical Projects. His insight and experience as a doctor in Africa were essential to the development of the Medical Relief Kit, MATTER’s newest initiative to elevate the care and dignity of patients in under-resourced parts of the world. The anthropologist, Margaret Mead, was once
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