There are many different ways to support nonprofits making a difference in your community and perhaps in another country on the other side of the world. But what if you could help a nonprofit or charitable organization by doing something you are already good at? Home builders and their suppliers know how to build quality […]
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This Sunday, October 3, MATTER will be hosting a benefit concert to launch the LEEP project for the Victoria Falls Hospital in Zimbabwe. LEEP is the acronym for a medical procedure called Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure. Though the name is a bit of a tongue-twister and sounds rather complicated, the LEEP procedure is actually quite
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Cervical cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. It’s also one of the most treatable types of cancer when found early. Because it’s typically a slow-growing cancer, cervical cancer screening tests to detect precancerous lesions combined with early treatment has seen the rate of cervical cancer drop significantly over the last couple
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It’s that time of year when kids are trading in their summer toys for backpacks and books and heading into a new year of school. For some children and youth in Minnesota and around the world, part of their new school year will include learning in a MATTER Innovation Hub. The result of a collaborative
MATTERnation, you did it! Your incredible generosity made Feeding Minnesota, our joint campaign with 5 Eyewitness News, a huge success! Together, we provided 50,000 healthy meals to children and families facing food insecurity and hunger this summer. The power of collaboration coupled with the beauty of community coming together to do something bigger than any
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There’s something magical that happens when people come together to do good for others. You can feel it in the air, a special energy that comes from compassionate and generous hearts eager to help change peoples’ lives and bring hope to those who need it the most. That’s what happened this past Sunday, August 22,
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When four-time Olympic gold medalist, Simone Biles, withdrew from the individual all-around gymnastics competition last month at the Toyko Olympics, mental health unexpectedly took the spotlight on the world’s largest stage. While many didn’t understand her decision, there was at least one Minnesotan who got it. And he couldn’t have been prouder of what she
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What Is Charitable Team Building? Charitable team building is one of the best ways for companies to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and enthusiasm. When businesses provide volunteer opportunities that their workers can participate in together, such as a charity team building event, whether in-person or virtually, meaningful interpersonal connections are strengthened, and overall enthusiasm for
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The philosopher Mick Jagger once said, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find you get what you need.” Well, MATTERnation, we’ve got you what you need – a good time for a great cause! Rock The Lake, Vol. 2 is coming on August 22nd from 5-7
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Meet Abuzer. A sweet and happy little boy, Abuzer was born with a cleft lip. Living in Ethiopia where healthcare is sparse and medical conditions that require surgery often go untreated, Abuzer was facing a life filled with problems feeding and speaking, chronic ear infections, and possible hearing loss. Even worse, his birth defect would
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