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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Get ready for an unforgettable day of impact and excitement as MATTERbox Madness 2025 returns to the Huntington® Bank Rotunda at Mall of America® on March 6th, from 12:30–4:00 PM! Join us for MATTER’s 11th annual food-packing competition, where Minnesota’s leading companies and passionate individuals come together to pack 10,000 beneficial meals for kids and
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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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2025 marks a quarter century since MATTER’s founding. During the course of this year, we’ll highlight stories of impact and the people who were inspired to join this mission over the last 25 years. We’ll also take a peek into MATTER’s exciting future and invite you to join us as we continue our mission of
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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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As part of Austin High School’s homecoming week this year, students celebrated their school spirit by gathering on the school’s front lawn to pack beneficial food for their community. In what was MATTER’s largest packing event to date, more than 1,600 students in grades 9-12 assembled 24,000 MATTERbox snack packs totaling 9,000 pounds of food!
On March 7th, more than one-hundred people descended on the Mall of America® to compete in MATTER’s tenth annual MATTERbox Madness. Held in the Huntington® Bank Rotunda, sixteen teams of employees from companies across the Twin Cities, all with amazing team spirit, raced against each other in a bracket-style competition to assemble boxes of beneficial
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The tenth annual MATTERbox Madness is right around the corner! On March 7th, sixteen companies will once again meet at the Mall of America® for a friendly competition to pack 10,000 MATTERbox snack packs for hungry children this summer. MATTERbox Madness 2024 brings teams of employees together from some of Minnesota’s most generous companies to
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