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The Mankato Area United Way meets human service needs for the community
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cancer.org
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cance, 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
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
mnd.bbb.org
Honesty. Integrity. Trust.
Contact: Kimberly Schultz
2706 Gannon Rd St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone Number: 800.646.6222
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
To involve people in improving the quality of life & enhancing the economy & environment.
Contact: Mary Anne Nelson
410 S 5th St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.389.8325
rootsweb.com/~mnbechs
Collection, preservation, & publication of material relating to the history of Blue Earth County.
Contact: James Lundgren
415 Cherry St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.5566
beclibrary.org
Will provide access to resources, services, activities, and information of local interest that encourages lifelong learning in a cost effective manor.
Contact: Timothy Hayes
100 E. Main St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.1856
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.org
To bring quality acoustic music to Southern Minnesota.
Contact: Bill Smith
722 Ferry St LeSueur, MN 56058
Phone Number: 507.665.6678
mankatoymca.org
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
Contact: Lynn Koosman-Lease
1401 S Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.345.9815
ccwinona.org
Commits to 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
childcaremn.org
To promote high quality, affordable, accessible childcare.
Contact: Carol Raymond
121 E Main st Ste 105 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.389.1716
inspire-hope.org
CADA provides shelter and supportive services to survivors of violence. We offer shelter, 24 hr crisis intervention and advocacy.
Contact: Judy Anderson
PO Box 466 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.7327
kcova@chartermi.net
To assist refugees, immigrants and persons seeking asylum to overcome barriers to their self-sufficiency.
Contact: Kent Cova-Suarez
12 Civic Center Plaza Ste 3000A Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.8585
To foster patriotic citizenship.
Contact: Jenny Robinson
520 W. Pleasant St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.4266
Founded to encourage the art of quilting and to foster the appreciation of quilting history.
Contact: Pam Lundin
57749 227th St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.388.2878
Provides special education services for students in public and parochial schools in the district.
Contact: John Klaber
1610 Commerce Dr N. Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.387.1818
To help people living in Blue Earth County and North Mankato with food assistance.
Contact: Carrie Orcutt
614 N 2nd St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.7477
The more we do for others, the mroe we do for ourselves.
Contact: Kathryn Ojanpa
2600 Hoffman Rd Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.5671
Raises funds that benefit Mankato Public Schools.
Contact: Stacey Straka
elkriver@hickorytech.net
Promoting the youth activities of America.
Contact: Robin Larson
1028 N Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.3568
frc@mnic.net
To promote, support and nurture the development of healthy families.
Contact: Sue Larsen
1400 Madison Ave Ste 340 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.3215
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: Julie Heyer
100 E. Main St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.1856
To enrich the quality of life in the Mankato Area.
for our membership & business community.
Contact: Shannon Gullickson
112 South Riverfront Dr.
Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.345.4519
greatermankato.com
To enhance the economic growth & vitality of the region
for our membership & business community.
Contact:
112 South Riverfront Dr.
Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.345.4519
greatermankato.com
The CVB will market/showcase the region and produce an economic impact from tourism through overnight visitors.
Contact: Sara Brigger-Gleason
112 South Riverfront Dr.
Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.345.4519
greatermankato.com
GMED will enhance the economic life of the Greater Mankato and North Mankato community.
Contact: Julie Nelson
112 South Riverfront Dr.
Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.345.4519
harrymeyeringcenter.org
Contact: Judy Arzdorf
109 Homestead Dr. Mankato, MN 56001-5741
Phone Number: 507.625.1705 x35
Provides holiday gifts to needy families and individuals
in the B.E. & Nicollet Counties since 1985.
Contact: Lisa Kinowski
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
1759 Commerce Dr. N. Mankato, MN 56002-0291
Phone Number: 507.625.4373
petfinders.com
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
Supports the hospital in helping to heal through community
education & fund raising events.
Contact: Robbie Madison
P.O. Box 8673 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.389.4611
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.
Contact: Tami Reuter
P.O. Box 1090
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.9609
(Remote controlled airplane club)
507.726.2234 or 507.387.2658
Key City Bald Eagles provides a flying field for individuals to fly their own remote controlled airplanes. Pilots must be members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and have proof of insurance.
Mankato Armory
507.931.6616
Key City Kennel Club classes start in September, January, and March. Dog Obedience classes Thursday nights from 7-9pm. Confirmation classes for Junior Showmanship to go to competition.
greatplains2004sertoma.org
Sertoma's primary service project is assisting more than 50 million people with speech, hearing, and language disorders.
Contact: John Harrington
PO Box 3089 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.2656
www.mctcnet/~leep
LEEP is a United Way organization that provides leisure
opportunities for people with disabilities.
Contact: Rebecca Kroc
929 N. 4th. St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.5122
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
yellowribbonmn.org
Suicide prevention through education, advocacy, and support.
Contact: Rachel Schott
1400 Madison Ave Ste 614 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.5020
PO Box 232
Mankato, MN 56001
507.278.3657
MacKato User Group holds monthly meetings on topics of interests to computer users—particularly Macintosh, but all are welcome. This organization also caters to internet users and the software required to utilize it. Group meets during the school year at South Central Technical College on the second Monday of each month.
Contact: Tedd Gullickson
110 Fulton St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.3461
mankatoquality.org
Established to promote the continuous pursuit of quality
in products & service in the Mankato area.
Contact: Peggy Anderson
PO Box 256 Mankato, MN 56002-0256
Phone Number: 507.387.8890
Contact: Katie Klanderud
P.O. Box 3367 Mankato, MN 56002-3367
Phone Number: 507.387.5643
Email Address: katiek@rndc.org
Developing the community leaders of tomorrow through community activism. A service organization for individuals age 21-39.
Contact: Paula Heyer
1625 Commerce Dr. Apt 6 N Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.327.0377
507.388.2581
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 are assigned certain frequencies and own mobile units in cars and hand held radios in their homes. Amateur radio operates can run 1500 watt compared to CB users who only use 4 watts. Participants must learn Morse code and be proficient with all rules and regulations and must be tested to obtain license.
mayso.net
Provides enriched musical opportunity to junior
and senior high students throughhout South Central MN.
Contact: Adrian Lo
PO Box 4311 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.344.7372
bpwmn.org
Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.
Contact: Kathy Depuydt
101 East Main St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.1234
mankatokiwanis.org
Contact: Shannon Gullickson
112 S Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Phone Number: 507.345.4519
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: Jerry Olszewski
1401 S. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.8255
Provides senior care options in that are residential and
community based.
Contact: Jennifer Pfeffer
718 Mound Ave PO Box 303 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.4576
People working together to make our communities better
places to live through programs of service.
Contact: Janice Berndt
PO Box 999 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.345.4519
Sing Barbershop Harmony
"To keep the world singing."
Contact: Bruce Gray
1208 Rockbend Parkway St. Peter, MN 56082
Phone Number: 507.934.2372
symphony.mankato.com
Community organization that provides high quality performances
of symphonic music.
Contact: Jane Sletta
PO Box 645 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.625.8880
modimesmn.org
To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects
and infant mortality.
Contact: Martha Robinson
101 N. 2nd. St. Ste 103 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.388.6342
mentalhealthmn.org
To improve the lives of people with mental illness &
promote mental health through education & advocacy.
Contact: Sandra Meicher
2021 E. Hennepin Ave Ste 412 Minneapolis,MN 55413
Phone Number: 612.331.6840
merelyplayers.com
To provide opportunities for participation in dramatic
arts.
Contact: Susan Kinsella
P.O. Box 3637 Mankato, MN 56002-3637
Phone Number: 507.388.5483
mkudela@myclearwave.net
Educate & perform 4-part harmoney, barbershop style. Women chorus; yearly show, entertainment, community resource (church singing in the summer & Valentine's Day)
Contact: Mary Lou Kudela
62543 Shorewood Lane Madison Lake, MN 56063
Phone Number: 507.243.4142
MRCI is committed to creating innovative & genuine
opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages so
they can achieve meaningful participation in society.
Contact: William Bickett
15 Map Dr Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.386.5605
Email: wbickett@mnic.net
onebrightstar.org
A non-profit organization offering financial and counseling
support for families who have experienced the death of a child.
Contact: Jan Backlund
PO Box 1084 Mankato, MN 56002-1084
Phone Number: 507.345.1920
To provide housing and supportive services to low income
families and individuals.
Contact: Keith Luebke
512 E. Mulberry St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.2115
rasmmls.com/
To develop and deliver programs, services and products
to members related to real estate.
Contact: Deb Brage
1231 Caledonia St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.6018
Volkssports are part of an international association devoted
to physical fitness.
Contact: Earl and Audrey Holt
1709 Linda Lane N. Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.625.5375
www.hickorytech.net/~RSVP/
RSVP's mission is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for seniors 55 and over.
Contact: Nadene Ruthenbeck
518 S 5th St Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.7787
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
www.co.blue-earth.mn.us
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 56002
Phone Number: 507.389.8348
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
Designed to support the students & programs of SCTC
a two yr. technical college located in N. Mankato.
Contact: Greg Bednar
1920 Lee Blvd. N. Mankato, MN 56003
Phone Number: 507.389.7342
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: Trixie Ann Goldberg
525 Florence Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060-4701
Phone Number: 507.455.3215
summit-center.org
Engage older adults in activities to improve their quality of life.
Contact: Noell Webber
518 S. 5th. St. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.345.5262
mankatoareacatholicschools.org
Exists to attract charitable contributions which are invested
to support students attending MACS.
Contact: Jack Kolars
110 N. 5th. St Box 362 Mankato, MN 56002-0362
Phone Number: 507.388.3148
507.388.2408
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.
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
To help install values in young people and enable them
to make ethical decisions in life.
Contact: Paul Wilkinson
810 Madison Ave. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.3123
Provide assistance to veterans and dependents with benefits
and services they are entitled to.
Contact: Gary Evenson
PO Box 8608 Mankato, MN 56002
Phone Number: 507.389.8246
Provides practical, non professional volunteer assistance
free to elderly people with disabilities.
Contact: Pam Determan
1618 3rd. Ave ßMankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.1666
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
Provides childcare to children ages 6 weeks -5 yrs. & afterschool programming to K through 6th grade. Provides community-based programming to eliminate racism and empower women.
Contact: Anne Ganey
603 S. 2nd. St. Mankato, MN 56001-3893
Phone Number: 507.345.4629
E-mail: ywca@ywcamankato.org
Seekers of truth
Contact: Berneal Schindle
19389 Kodiak Ln. Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.625.7208
People who devote time and resources to improve the legal,
political and professional status of women.
Contact: Pat Will
160 JoRay Dr Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number: 507.387.2019
E-mail: zonta_mankato@charter.net
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