The East African country of Tanzania boasts one of the largest population growth centers in the world, yet is also one of the poorest countries in the world. With two-thirds of the population below the age of 25, there is an incredible need for more access to healthcare, especially maternal and pediatric care. In a […]
Arusha Insights: Mary Jo Bailey & Jeannie Buckner Read More »
In the months leading up to our 2019 Gala, we’ll feature stories showcasing how MATTER and our partners are finding solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our world today. This week continues our look at the challenge that half of the world’s population is unable to access essential health services. According to
Innovative Solutions Increasing Health Access: South Africa Read More »
In the months leading up to our 2019 Gala, we’ll feature stories showcasing how MATTER and our partners are finding solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our world today. For the next several weeks, we’ll focus on the challenge that half the world’s population is unable to access essential health services. This week’s blog
MATTER Partners Make It Happen: Saving Lives Worldwide Read More »
In the months leading up to our 2019 Gala, we’ll feature stories showcasing how MATTER and our partners are finding solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our world today. For the next several weeks, we’ll focus on the challenge that half the world’s population is unable to access essential health services. This week’s
Access To Health In Kenya: It Started With Three Kids Read More »
At MATTER, we believe you don’t need to be a charity to change the world. When individuals and companies come together to pool their energy and resources for a cause greater than themselves amazing things happen that can change the world for those being impacted. For proof, look no further than what happened on May
You Don’t Need To Be A Charity To Change The World! Read More »
The countdown is on! This Thursday, May 30, MATTERbox Madness will descend on the Mall of America! Held in conjunction with 5 Eyewitness News Summer Harvest for Kids, it will be a full day of excitement and energy packing MATTERbox meal kits and snack packs to benefit kids across Minnesota this summer. With last year’s
Summer Harvest and MATTERbox Madness – This Thursday! Read More »
One of our missions at MATTER focuses on educating and encouraging kids on the importance of healthy eating. To accomplish this mission, we connect with kids in schools, community centers, and sports camps. This summer, our MATTERbox snack packs are hitching a ride on Scott County Library’s Readmobile and heading into communities and parks to
MATTERbox Hitching A Ride On Scott County’s Readmobile Read More »
When Tropical Cyclone Idai slammed into Eastern Africa in March, it became one of the worst tropical storms to ever hit the continent. Wiping out entire villages and leaving more than 1,000 people dead throughout Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi, with thousands more still missing two months later, it stands as the third deadliest tropical cyclone
MATTERnation Sends Tropical Cyclone Idai Relief To Zimbabwe Read More »
Summer is right around the corner and that means MATTERnation is gearing up for the fifth annual MATTERbox Madness packing tournament on May 30th at the Mall of America. This fun, high-energy event pits teams from different companies against each other in a spirited, bracket-style competition to see which team can pack MATTERboxes in the
Companies Can Help Kids By Joining MATTERbox Madness! Read More »
The excitement was palpable, the energy level through the roof. On Tuesday, April 23rd, over 100 people from the community, many of them children, came together at Pack For A Purpose at the Conway Community Center in St. Paul to pack MATTERbox meal kits and snack packs for thousands of local kids and their families.
Pack For A Purpose Benefits Kids in the Twin Cities Read More »
