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American Association of University Women - Mankato Branch
The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
Contact: Marla Mastin
126 Sunbonnet Lane Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.389.5707
Email Address: marla.mastin@mnsu.edu

American Cancer Society    www.cancer.org
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
Contact: Mike Whalen
227 E. Main St. Ste 110 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.1451 or 800.227.2345

American Red Cross    www.southcentralmn.redcross.org
Will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Contact: Bob Meyer
105 Homestead Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.6664

AT HOME - Mankato Area Living at Home/Block Nurse Program     www.mankatolivingathome.com
Actively Trying to Help Our Mankato Elders to remain living independently in their own homes by use of neighborhood volunteers. Servicing our Mankato elders since 1992.
Contact: Cindy Chadwick
PO Box 4314, Mankato, MN 56002-4314
Phone Number: 507.345.2985
Email Address: cindych@mankato-clinic.com

Better Business Bureau    www.mnd.bbb.org
Honesty. Integrity. Trust.
Contact: Kimberly Schultz
2706 Gannon Rd St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone Number: 800.646.6222

Blue Earth County Community Health Services    www.co.blue-earth.mn.us
To effectively & efficiently deliver essential services to families & individuals so they can achieve their potential through active community participation.
Contact: Cathy Sandmann
PO Box 3526 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.389.8372

Blue Earth County 4-H     www.extension.umn.edu
The mission of MN 4-H is to encourage youth in partnership with adults, in learning opportunities that shape and enable them to reach their potential as active citizens in a global community
Contact: Amanda Eppen
410 E. Jackson St Suite 110, Mankato 56001
Phone Number: 507.304.4142
Email Address: eppe0018@umn.edu

Blue Earth County Historical Society    rootsweb.com/~mnbechs
Collection, preservation, & publication of material relating to the history of Blue Earth County.
Contact: Jessica Potter
415 Cherry St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.5566

Blue Earth County Library System    www.beclibrary.org
Will provide access to resources, services, activities, and information of local interest that encourages lifelong learning in a cost effective manner.
Contact: Timothy Hayes
100 E. Main St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.1856

Blue Earth County Second Step Clubhouse    www.sccbi.info/secondstep
To help adults recover from a mental illness so they can improve or maintain their quality of life and live as independently as possible.
Contact: Mike Hildebrandt
121 E Main St Ste 100 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.304.4414

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Human Society    www.BENCHS.org
To take in and care for homeless or abandoned dogs & cats before adopting them to permanent homes.
Contact: Jean Hopp
517 Madison Ave Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.6373

Blue Earth/Nicollet County MADD
Prevention and education regarding drunk driving and its consequences, support of victims of this violent crime and prevention of underage drinking.
Contact: Pat Funk
612 1/2 N 2nd St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.1159

Bothy Folk Club    bothy.org
Interested in bringing quality acoustic music to Southern Minnesota.
Contact: Bill Smith
722 Ferry St LeSueur, MN 56058
Phone Number: 507.665.6678

Brother/Sister Program (mentoring) YMCA    mankatoymca.org
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
Contact: Cheryl Hamond
1401 S Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.345.9815

Catholic Charities    www.ccwinona.org
In the light of our diocesan mission striving to see as God sees Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona commits to the mirror God to the world as liberator of the oppressed and defender of the poor.
Contact: Melissa Groskreutz
816 Hubbell Ave. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.5586
Email Address: mgroskruetz@ccwinona.org

Christian Concern Inc.    www.christianconcern.org
Dedicated to working together with people facing independent living challenges to achieve their goals and dreams.
Contact: Steve Schoener
1230 North River Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.8590

C.L.O.V.E (Council of Local Organizations for Volunteer Enhancement)
CLOVE is a network group of professional volunteer coordinators representing the Greater Mankato area nonprofit organizations that provide and encourages volunteer opportunities for the community's population
518 S. 5th St. Mankato MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.7787

Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)    www.inspire-hope.org
CADA provides shelter and supportive services to survivors of violence. We offer shelter, 24 hr crisis intervention and advocacy.
Contact: Connie Haugen, Executive Director
PO Box 466 Mankato, MN 56002-0466
Phone Number: 507.625.8688
Email Address: cada@hickorytech.net

Community Assistance for Refugees, Inc.
To assist refugees, immigrants and persons seeking asylum to overcome barriers to their self-sufficiency.
Contact: Kent Cova-Suarez
Lincoln Community Center
110 Fulton St. #255, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.8585
Email Address: kcova@chartermi.net

Daughters of the American Revolution, Anthony Wayne Chapter
To perpetuate the spirit of the men and women who fought in American Revolution for American Independence, to promote the development of an enlightened public opinion, and to foster patriotic citizenship.
Contact: Anthony Robinson
520 W Pleasant St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.4266

Deep Valley Quilter's Guild
Founded to encourage the art of quilting and to foster the appreciation of quilting history.
Contact: Rachel Kleinschmidt
437 Woodhaven Lane Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.7134
Email Address: spkjr@hickorytech.net

Department of Special Education DST 77
Provides special education services for students in public and parochial schools in the district.
Contact: Ruth Ann Rosenwinkel
1610 Commerce Dr N. Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.387.1818

E.C.H.O. Food Shelf
To help people living in Blue Earth County and North Mankato with food assistance.
Contact: Deisy DeLeon Esqueda
614 N 2nd St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.7508
Email Address: echofoodshelf@yahoo.com

EDUCARE Foundation
To encourage all students to work to their greatest potential and to provide support for continuous improvement and innovation in teaching methods.
Contact: Collin Scott
PO Box 241 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.387.1868

Friends of the Deep Valley Libraries    www.friendsofdeepvalleylibraries.org
To assist and support libraries in Blue Earth Cty & N. Mankato and to focus public attention on library services, materials, facilities, needs and to promote literacy..
Contact: Sarah Reichwald Beiswanger
100 E. Main St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.304.4005

Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council, Mankato Office    www.girlscoutsppc.org
To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.
410 E. Jackson St. Suite 370, Mankato, MN 56001
Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.625.7474

Greater Mankato Area Foundation    www.mankatoareafoundation.com
A permanent trusted resource that funds essential programs in Greater Mankato. MAF offers several donor options & grants funds in the area of education, culture, recreation, capital projects aesthetics, and civics. Grand Deadlines are April 1st and Oct. 1st of each year.
Contact: Janice Berndt
112 South Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.345.4519

Greater Mankato Chamber of Commerce    www.greatermankato.com
The Greater Mankato Chamber of Commerce will work to enhance the economic growth and vitality of the region for our membership and business community.
Contact: Shelly Langworthy
112 South Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.385.6640
Email Address: info@greatermankato.com

Greater Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau    www.greatermankato.com
The CVB will market/showcase the region and produce an economic impact from tourism through overnight visitors.
Contact: Lisa Boelter
1 Civic Center Plaza Suite 200, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.385.6640

Greater Mankato Diversity Council
Our mission is to build a community where the attitudes and actions of its people foster mutual respect so that all people can fully participate.
Contact: Bukata Hayes
112 Riverfront Drive. PO Box 999 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.4519
Email Address: bhayes@greatermankato.com

Greetings!... from Debbie     www.GreetingsfromDebbie.com
To provide excellent welcome and wedding planner services to new residents and businesses.
Contact: Allen & Debbie Pelvit
P.O. Box 2182 N. Mankato, MN 56002
1422 Sunset Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone Number: 507.383.8082 or 507.383.8083
Email Address: GreetingsfromDebbie@desktopmedia.com

Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota    www.hfhsouthcentral.org
Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota is a non-profit, Christian housing ministry dedicated to building simple, decent and affordable housing with and for families in need.
Contact: Julie Schmillen
1751 Bassett Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.388.2081

Habitat for Humanity ReStore    www.hfhsouthcentral.org
The ReStore sells new and gently used home improvement goods to the public for a fraction of retail prices. All items are donated allowing the ReStore to both keep them out of landfills and to support affordable housing in community.
Contact: Fred Snyder
1751 Bassett Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.388.6682

Harry Meyering Center    www.harrymeyeringcenter.org
Provides residential support and services to adults with developmental disabilities. HMC is a nonprofit organization committed to helping people with developmental disabilities lead full lives in the Mankato community. HMC has met the changing needs and expectations of individuals served by utilizing increased knowledge and new technology, coupled with over 30 years of experience. HMC has always remained firm in its commitment to respond to the changing medical and mental health needs of individuals served.
Contact: Judy Arzdorf
109 Homestead Dr. Mankato, MN 56001-5741
Phone Number: 507.625.1705 x35

Holiday Sharing Tree
To provide gifts to those in need during the holiday season. .
Contact: Liz Brown
P.O. Box 4261 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.382.5073
Email Address: lizb@hickorytech.net

House of Hope    www.houseofhopemn.com
To provide quality rehabilitation, education & support in a safe, drug-free environment, for adult men who desire & are striving to improve their lives from problems caused by alcohol & drugs.
Contact: Larry & Diane Norland
1429 3 rd Ave , Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.385.7601

Immanuel St. Joseph's Mayo Health System Auxiliary    www.isj-mhs.org
Supports the hospital in helping to heal through community education & fund raising events.
Contact: Patty Ahl
P.O. Box 8673 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.389.4611

Junior Achievement of the Mankato Area    www.jaum.org
Uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business & educators, J.A. brings the real world to students.
Lisa Boelter, District Manager
Email Address: lisa@jaum.org
Contact: Tami Reuter, Vice President-District Operations
Email Address: tami@jaum.org
P.O. Box 1090
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.9609


Kato Community Club
A community service club. They meet every Tuesday at North Mankato Fire Station #2 at 2:30 p.m.
403 Valerie Lane North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.625.6237

Key City Bald Eagles
To promote the development of model aviation to the general public in a safe, organized fashion.
Contact: Marcus Hendrickson
1640 Beaver Ave. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.726.2234 or 507.387.2658

Key City Kennel Club    www.keycitykennelclub.org
Annual All Breed Dog Shows & Obedience and Rally Trials held at Nicollet Co. fairgrounds, in St. Peter annually usually Saturday & Sunday Memorial weekend. All breed agility trial at Nicollet Co. Fairgrounds Oct. 5-7, 2007 held annually early October.
Contact: Lynn Davey
47081 Linden Lane Kasota, MN 56050
507.344.1159

Key City Sertoma Club    www.sertoma.org
Sertoma's primary service project is assisting more than 50 million people with speech, hearing, and language disorders.
Contact: Russ Arneson
PO Box 3089 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.2656

League of Women Voters
Contact: Laurie Boche President
Phone Number: 507.524.4343
Email Address: lwvmankatoarea@aol.com

LEEP    www.mankatoleep.org
LEEP is a non-profit, United Way organization that provides leisure and recreational opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
Contact: Becky Kunst
929 N 4th St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.5122

Lifeworks Services    www.lifeworks.org
Our mission is to serve our community and people with disabilities as we live and work together.
Contact: Kristi Powers
1804 Commerce Dr. N. Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.625.7522
Email Address: kpowers@lifeworks.org

Loyola Catholic School/The Schola Foundation   www.mankatoareacatholicschools.org
Exists to attract charitable contributions which are invested to support students attending LCS.
Contact: Jesse Hicks
145 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
507.388.0617

Mankato 77 Lancers
To teach life lessons while pursuing excellence in the ultimate team sport of music in motion.
Contact: Tedd Gullickson
316 Chancery Lane Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.1519

Mankato Area Council for Quality    www.mnsu.edu/mktqual
To promote quality by providing: Knowledge for improved community, Recognition of excellence, Opportunity to learn and network.
Contact: Jeff Halla
PO Box 256 Mankato, MN 56002-0256
Phone Number: 507.345.2819 or 507.387.8890

Mankato Area Healthy Youth
We want to engage the entire community in positive youth development.
Contact: Anna Thill
101 N. 2nd St. #202 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.4551
Email Address: annat@mankatounitedway.org

Mankato Area Figure Skating Club     www.mankatofsc.org
To encourage instruction, practice and advancement of the members in any or all of the disciplines of figure skating to encourage and cultivate a spirit of fraternal feeling among ice skaters.
Contact: Pam Briese
1251 Monks Ave Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.387.7550

Mankato Area Jaycees     www.mankato.org
Developing the community leaders of tomorrow through community activism. A service organization for individuals 21-39 years old focusing on professional and leadership development within our community.
Contact: Paula Heyer
P.O. Box 999 Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.327.0377
Email Address: quadhey6@yahoo.com

Mankato Area Newcomers     www.newcomers.tripod.com
To provide an opportunity for the promotion of friendships for new residents in the Mankato area and to acquaint newcomers with the opportunities and events of the greater Mankato area.
Contact: April Austin
Phone Number: 507.387.4964
Melinda Wedzina
Phone Number: 507.386.1407
P.O. Box 713 Mankato, MN 56002

Mankato Area Radio Club, Inc.    www.marcmvra.net
Mankato Area Radio Club offers 64 members of amateur radio operators. Licensed by the FCC. Provides emergency communications and sends out spotters for emergency weather conditions. As a hobby members assigned certain frequencies and own mobile units in cars and hand held radios in their homes.

Mankato Area Riverblenders Chorus
Sing Barbershop Harmony "To keep the world singing."
Contact: Bruce Gray
1208 Rockbend Parkway St Peter, MN 56082
Phone Number: 507.934.2372
Email Address: bgray@gustavus.edu

Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association (MAYBA)     www.mayba.com
MAYBA is responsible for the organization and implementation of the summer youth baseball programs in the Mankato & North Mankato area. Programs are offered for all youngsters’ ages 6-18 who want to play baseball, regardless of ability. We offer both in house and travel team baseball programs.
Contact: Rene' Maes Jr.
1925 Haughton Ave. North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.625.3322

Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra    www.mayso.net
Provides enriched musical opportunity to junior
and senior high students throughhout South Central MN.
Contact: Ellen Mrja
PO Box 4311 Mankato, MN 56002-4311
Phone Number: 507.344.7372

Mankato Basketball Association www.mankatobasketball.net
Mankato Basketball Association is available to grades 4-8. Each team consists of min. of 8 players and max. of 10 players. Teams would consist of only independent School Dist. 77 students.
Contact: Todd Marten
PO Box 2132 North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.386.4754
Email Address: tcmarten@charter.net

Mankato Ballet    www.mankatoballet.com
The finest dance school in Southern Minnesota, with classes from creative movement for pre-schoolers through adult classes in both Ballet and Jazz.
Contact: Christina James
329 N. Broad ST. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.7716

Mankato Business & Professional Women    www.bpwmn.org
To achieve equality for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.
Contact: Pam Demarce
11 Oriole Place North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.381.4279 or 507.387.3791
Email Address: demarceadvertising@charter.net

Mankato Children's Chorus    http://webpages.charter.net/childrenschorus
MCC provides a place for young people to grow in their love of singing and to develop healthy vocal habits. The chorus is committed to exposing youth to age appropriate quality choral literature.
Contact: Julie Aune
518 Capitol Drive, St. Peter, MN 56082
Phone Number: 507.934.4550
Email Address: jaune@hickorytech.net

Mankato Downtown Kiwanis    www.mankatokiwanis.org
Meets each Monday at the Holiday Inn downtown form 12:05-1:30pm. Provides scholarships to students, sponsors Kiwanis Park in Mankato and owns Camp Patterson on Lake Washington Club members also offer service to the Greater Mankato area throughout the year.
Contact: Stewart Ross
Minnesota State University Morris Hall 267 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.389.1098 or 507.345.5180
Email Address: stewart.ross@mnsu.edu

Mankato Elks Lodge #225
Benevolent and youth activities
Contact: Ron Sik
PO Box 154, Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.345.3568
Email Address: SLKJLARON@yahoo.com

Mankato Family YMCA    www.mankatoymca.org
To provide quality programs and services offering opportunities for all families and individuals in our community to develop their physical, spiritual, mental and social well-being.
Contact: Randy Groff, CEO
1401 S. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.8255

Mankato Noon Exchange
People working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service.
Contact: Liz Sharp
112 S Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.385.6641

Mankato Rotary Club    www.mankatorotary.org
"Service above Self" The world’s oldest service club dedicated to humanitarian service locally and internationally.
Contact: Bob Weiss President 07’-08’
1125 Mulberry St. PO Box 8673, Mankato MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.387.9609

Mankato Serra Club
A lay of men and women dedicated to promoting and praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life: affirming those who are professed religious and ordained priests and deacons; and expanding our knowledge of the Catholic faith.
Contact: Russ Blaschko
PO Box 294 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.4185

Mankato Symphony Orchestra    symphony.mankato.com
To enrich the cultural climate of our region by providing a group to belong to and play wonderful music.
Contact: Michelle Behsman
120 S. Broad St, PO Box 645 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.625.8880
Email Address: mso@hickorytech.net

Mankato Toastmasters Club
Contact: Michael Krahmer
1850 Adams Street, Mankato MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.344.1512
Email Address: Michael.krahmer@mnsu.edu

March of Dimes    www.marchofdimes.com/minnesota
To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
Contact: Louise Nelson Howard
107 N. 2nd. St. Ste 103 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.388.6342
Email Address: lhoward@marchofdimes.com

Mental Health Association of MN    www.mentalhealthmn.org
To improve the lives of people with mental illness and promote mental health.
Contact: Sandra Meicher, PhD
2021 E. Hennepin Ave Ste 412 Minneapolis,MN 55413
Phone Number: 612.331.6840

Merely Players Community Theatre    www.merelyplayers.com
We believe that a Community Theatre is part of a healthy community. Participation benefits its citizens in all facets of their lives.
Contact: Kayla Jones
P.O. Box 3637 Mankato, MN 56002-3637
Phone Number: 507.388.5483

MRCI
MRCI is committed to creating innovative & genuine opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages so they can achieve meaningful participation in society. Contact: Pamela Year Ex. Director
15 Map Dr Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.386.5605

Email Address: pyear@mrci.info

MN Junior Golf Association    www.minnesotajuniorgolf.com
Will provide playing opportunities for the advanced intermediate and beginning golfer, ages 8-19. Playing opportunities to promote competition and camaraderie.
Contact: Corporate Office
12800 Bunker Prairie Road, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Phone Number: 763.754.6641

Email: info@minnesotajuniorgolf.com

Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS)    www.mofas.org
Our mission is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected. MOFAS offers training o FASD (fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) and provides resources for families and professionals.
Contact: Kari Fletcher
Regional Coordinator, Southern MN
Mankato office
Phone Number: 507.327.0706
Email: kari@mofas.org

MN Valley Sweet Adelines Educate & perform 4-part harmoney, barbershop style. Women chorus; yearly show, entertainment, community resource (church singing in the summer & Valentine's Day)
Contact: Pat Potzler
1566 Meyer Lane, North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.388.6148
Email Address: ppotzlere@hickorytech.net

Musicorum    www.musicorum-mn.org
Musicorum seeks to perform music that otherwise is rarely if ever heard in south central Minnesota. Recent performances have included works by composers from Norway, France, England, Spain, Germany and Argentina, and performed in Spanish, German, English, French and Latin. Musicorum's members bring a notable depth of musical expertise and experience to the preparation and presentation of the group's concerts.
Contact: Anne Dickau
104 Manchester Court Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.1357

New Focus Interfaith Financial Ministries
New Focus is a confidential system for helping families and individuals gain success in life. It offers the resources needed to help people make the right choices both financial and life choices. It is a time of fellowship, encouragement, learning, support, and growth.
Contact: Chris Walchuk
512 E Mulberry Street Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.388.2995

One Bright Star    www.onebrightstar.org
One Bright Star is a resource for families who have lost a child and has created a star symbol to recognize and support them.
Contact: Shannon Robinson
PO Box 1084 Mankato, MN 56002-1084
Phone Number: 507.345.1920
Email Address: director@onebrightstar.org

Partners for Affordable Housing    www.partnersforhousing.org
To provide housing and supportive services to low income families and individuals.
Contact: Brenda Roemhildt
512 E. Mulberry St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.2115
Email Address: pah@hickorytech.net

Realtor Association of Southern MN    www.rasminfo.com/
To develop and deliver programs, services and products to members related to real estate.
Contact: Deb Brage
2115 Rolling Green Lane, North Mankato MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.345.6018

Region Nine Child Care    www.childcaremn.org
To promote high quality, affordable, accessible childcare.
PO Box 4426, Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.389.1716

Riverbend Striders Volksmarch Club
Riverbend Striders is an affiliate club of the American Volksport. Association, a National organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of health & physical fitness for people of all ages. We sponsor non-competitive walk, bike, swim, or cross country ski events in safe, stress-free environments.
Contact: Earl and Audrey Holt
1709 Linda Lane N. Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.625.5375
Email Address: eavonholt@charter.net

RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)
Common Good RSVP
Contact: Lora Brady, Program Coordinator
816 Hubbell Ave., Mankato MN 56001
507.387.5586 or 507.340.3348
1.888.YES.RSVP
lbrady@ccwinona.org

Salvation Army    www.salvationarmy.org
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ & to meet human needs in his name without discimination.
Contact: William & Ann Mealy
700 S. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.345.7840

S.C.O.R.E
To assist individuals, small businesses, inventors, and people with ideas concerning business development, product development, marketing, getting starting in business, and financial management.
Contact: Bryan Stading
P.O. Box 999 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.386.7285
Email Address: rcefl@hickorytech.net

S.M.I.L.E.S.    www.smilescil.org
Committed to providing a wide array of services to assist people with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals, & have the same opportunities & choices as anyone.
Contact: Alan Augustin
709 S. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.7139
Email Address: aaugstine@smilescil.org

South Central College-Mankato Campus Foundation    www.southcentral.edu
To support the students and programs of SCC, a two year technical and community college in North Mankato.
Contact: Greg Bednar
1920 Lee Blvd. N. Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.389.7342
Email Address: greg.bednar@southcentral.edu

Southern MN Advocates
To enhance the value of South Central Minnesota for area residents and to work with elected officials to strengthen this region, utilizing the strengths of the Mankato/North Mankato area as the regional hub..To demonstrate the value of this region to the economy and the future of the state and identify methods by which this region can strengthen itself and the state..To serve as advocates with elected officials to encourage action as appropriate to further enhance the region and the state's economy, as well as the living environment for the area residents.
Contact: Liz Sharp
PO Box 999 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.385.6641
Email Address: lsharp@greatermankato.com

Southern MN Initiative Foundation    www.smifoundation.org
To improve southern Minnesota's economy and communities so that all our residents can enjoy economic self-sufficiency and fully participate in their community's civic life.
Contact: Carol Corney, Interim Executive Director
525 Florence Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060-4701
Phone Number: 507.455.3215

Summit Center managed by VINE Faith in Action    www.vinevolunteers.com
Engage those 55years of age ad over in activities and services to meet their needs and provide information to the community regarding senior issues.
Contact: Mary O’Sullivan Education Coordinator
518 S. 5th. St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.5262

The Arc of Minnesota Southwest    www.arcmnsw.com
The Arc of Minnesota Southwest provides advocacy, education, and support for people with disabilities and their families. Services include Family Support groups, People First (a self group for people with disabilities), legislative initiatives, workshops, and free reference
Contact: Jessica Benjamin
929 North 4th Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.4223
Email Address: develop@hickorytech.net

Therapy Dogs International
The Helping Paw Dogs that have had obedience classes may apply for Canine Good Citizenship to be able to by in Therapy Dogs. The dogs will visit nursing homes, schools, hospitals, fairs, parades etc.
Contact: Beverly Cox President
110 S. Plaine View, Mankato MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.388.2408
Email Address: Beverly@hickorytech.net

Theresa House Shelter    www.theresahouse.org
To provide emergency shelter & short term transitional housing to families & single women, as well as assistance in meeting basic needs & accessing area social services.
Contact: Pam Bartholomew
512 E. Mulberry St. Mankato, MN
Phone Number: 507.388.1664
Email Address: thpam@hickorytech.net

Twin Rivers Center for the Arts    www.twinriversarts.org
The TRCA’s mission is to celebrate, support, and promote regional arts & culture through strategic collaboration. As an umbrella organization, TRCA represents an alliance of 16 organizations in dance, music theatre, visual arts, literature, and cultural heritage.
Contact: Shannon Robinson
PO Box 293, Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507-381-1546
Email Address: info@twinriversarts.org

Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America    www.twinvalleybsa.org
To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Contact: Paul Wilkinson
810 Madison Ave. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.3123

Veterans Service Office    www.co.blue-earth.mn.us/dept/veterans
Provide assistance to veterans and dependents with benefits and services they are entitled to.
Contact: Gary Evenson
410 S. 5th ST. PO Box 8608 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.304.4246

Victory Bowl Adult & Junior Bowling Leagues
Victory Bowl offers bowling leagues for all adults, along with instruction by certified coaches for children. Children’s sessions are in the fall, winter and spring and run 10 weeks long. USBC sanctioned. . Call for more information.
Contact: Jim Kopsichke
202 S. Victory Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.7991

VINE Faith In Action    www.vinevolunteers.com
Vine coordinates volunteers and services to assist people with long term health needs or difficult life situations. VINE coordinates activities for older adults at the Summit Center.

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
We are dedicated to saving and enriching lives through the use of the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program.
Contact: Jody Becker
12 Civic Center Plaza Suite 2085 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.5020
E-mail Address: yr@chartermi.net

Youth Service Learning Class
To teach service learning to East High Juniors and Seniors.
Contact: Joan Sharmer
2600 Hoffman Rd Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.5671 ext. 316
E-mail: jschar1@mail.ISD.K12.mn.us

YWCA of Mankato    www.ywcamankato.org
Eliminating Racism & Empowering Women. Provides childcare and preschool programs age 3-5 years old, school & summer youth development programs 11-16, youth & adult leadership recognition & quarterly networking luncheons.
Contact: Debbie Matzke
603 S. 2nd. St. Mankato, MN 56001-3893
Phone Number: 507.345.4629
E-mail Address: debbie@ywcamankato.org

Zetetic Club
Seekers of truth
Contact: Pauline Byers President
122 S. Skyline, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.3692

Zonta Club of Mankato Area
An international Service organization of business & professional women dedicated to improving the status of women & children worldwide.
Contact: Sonja Jacobsen
PO Box 1986 North Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.387.4253
E-mail: zonta_mankato@charter.net

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