Commitment to the community is a characteristic shared by citizens, officials and businesses throughout Greater Mankato. All consistently work together to ensure Greater Mankato continues to offer an outstanding quality of life. 

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COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

	Envision 2020 1961 Premier Drive, Suite 100, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.385.6640 | envision-2020.com Provides an opportunity for individuals to get involved in shaping Greater Mankato's promising future.
	Greater Mankato Diversity Council P.O Box 166 , MN 56002 | 507.385.6653 | mankatodiversity.com Enhances the Mankato area’s commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming community through diversity education.
	Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation Retreat 1961 Premier Drive, Suite 100, Mankato MN 56001 | 507.385.6640 | greatermankato.com/gmg-iclv.php The Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation has taken InterCity Leadership Visits to U.S. cities to learn first-hand how other communities positively address community issues, as well as challenges overcome and lessons learned. Delegates have gathered at a summit in Mankato and visited both Bellingham, WA and Fort Collins, CO.

BUSINESS

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

American Red Cross | 105 Homestead Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.387.6664 | southcentralmn.redcross.org

Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps individuals prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Catholic Charities | 816 Hubbell Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.387.5586 | ccwinona.org

Offers social and family services to the twenty southernmost counties in MN.

Council of Local Organizations for Volunteer Enhancement (CLOVE) | P.O. Box 4072, Mankato, MN 56002-4072 | 507.345.0622 | volunteermankato.org 

Provides support and encouragement of volunteerism, general education and awareness of volunteerism and acts as a network of leaders of volunteer programs.

Community Assistance for Refugees, Inc. | 110 Fulton Street, Suite 255, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.8585

Assists refugees and immigrants to overcome barriers to self sufficiency.

E.C.H.O. Food Shelf | 614 North Second Street, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.7508 | echofoodshelf.org
Coordinates Blue Earth County and North Mankato community members' efforts in sharing food with each other in times of need.

Greater Mankato Area United Way | 101 North Second Street, Mankato, MN | 507.345.4551 | mankatounitedway.org

Shares resources to meet the human service needs of our community.

Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota | 1751 Bassett Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.388.2081 | hfhsouthcentral.org

Provides housing to south central Minnesotans.

Holiday Sharing Tree | P.O. Box 4261, Mankato, MN 56002-4261 | 507.382.5073

Provides gifts to the underprivileged in Blue Earth and Nicollet counties.

Junior Achievement of Greater Mankato | P.O. Box 1090, Mankato, MN 56002-1090 | ja.org

Educates students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential programs.

Mankato Area Healthy Youth | 110 Fulton Street, Room 255, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.8585 | mahyonline.org

Engages the community in positive youth development through evaluation, promotion and education.

March of Dimes | 107 North Second Street, Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.388.6342 | marchofdimes.com

Improves the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Salvation Army | 700 South Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.7840 | salvationarmy.org

Meets human needs in his name without discrimination.

Southern MN Advocates | 1961 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.385.6646 |

Works with elected officials and strengthens the region to further enhance the region’s economy, as well as the living environment for the area residents.

Veterans Service Office | P.O. Box 8608 | Mankato, MN 56002-8608 | 507.304.4246 | co.blue-earth.mn.us/dept/veterans.php

FOUNDATIONS

Educare Foundation | P.O. Box 241, Mankato, MN 56002-0241 | 507.387.1868

Provides financial support to Mankato Area Public Schools beyond the normal operating budget for programs and activities that will enhance educational opportunities for all students.

The Scholar Foundation/Loyola Catholic School | 145 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.388.0617 | mankatoareacatholicschools.org

Supports Loyola Catholic School through its Endowment Program.

Mankato Area Foundation | 220 East Main Street, Suite 5, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.389.4583 | mankatoareafoundation.com

Connects philanthropic interests with community needs.

South Central College-Mankato Campus Foundation | 1920 Lee Boulevard, North Mankato, MN 56003 | 507.389.7342 | southcentral.edu

Obtains, manages and allocates contributions to support  the college's mission of providing comprehensive higher education for employment and continuous learning.

Southern MN Initiative Foundation | 525 Florence Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 | 507.455.3215 | smifoundation.org

HEALTH & WELLNESS

American Cancer Society | 882 Seventh Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901 | 507.424.4601 | cancer.org

Focuses on preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.

Blue Earth County Community Health Services | 410 South Fifth Street, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.304.4372 | co.blue-earth.mn.us

Blue Earth County Second Step Clubhouse | 121 East Main Street, Suite 100, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.304.4414 | sccbi.info/secondstep

Supports adults with a serious and persistent mental illness, so they can improve or maintain their quality of life.

Blue Earth/Nicollet County MADD | 408 Allan Avenue, Apt. 10, North Mankato, MN 56003 | 507.625.1159

Child Care Resource & Referral | 121 East Main Street, Suite 105, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.389.1716

Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) | P.O. Box 466, Mankato, MN 56002-0466 | 507.625.3966 | inspire-hope.org

Provides emergency shelter and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We offer emergency shelter, 24 hr crisis intervention and advocacy.

Harry Meyering Center | 109 Homestead Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.387.8281 harrymeyeringcenter.org

Supports and facilitates meaningful lifestyles for the people.

House of Hope, Inc. | 1429 Third Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.385.7601 | houseofhopemn.com

Provides rehabilitation, education and support in a safe, chemical-free environment to adults who desire and are striving to rebuild their lives free of alcohol and other drugs abuse.

ISJ -Regional Medical Center - Mayo Health System Auxiliary | P.O. Box 8673, Mankato, MN 56002-8673 | 507.389.4611 | mayohealthsystem.org/mhs

LEEP | 929 North Fourth Street, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.387.5122 | mankatoleep.org

Provides recreational and leisure opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

Life-Work Planning Center | 201 North Broad Street, Suite 100, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.1577 | lwpc.org

Increasing the self-sufficiency of women and their families. The agency provides pre-employment services to displaced homemakers and other women in transition who are entering or (re-entering) the workforce.

Lifeworks Services | 1804 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 | 507.625.7522 | lifeworks.org

Serves our community and people with disabilities as we live and work together.

Light for Life Foundation/Yellow Ribbon | 360 Pierce Avenue, Suite 209, North Mankato, MN 56003 | 507.387.5020

Educates, supports and advocates for the prevention of suicide. 

LivingLinks | 1230 North River Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.8590 | livinglinks.org

Works together with people facing independent living challenges to achieve their goals and dreams.

March of Dimes | 107 North Second Street, Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.388.6342 | marchofdimes.com/minnesota

Improves the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Mankato Area Smoke Free Coalition | P.O. Box 2252, Mankato, MN 56002-2252 | 507.381.8257

Mental Health Association of MN | 2021 E. Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55413 | 612.331.6840 | mentalhealthmn.org

MN Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) | 416 North 5th Street, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.993.7775 | mofas.org 

Eliminates birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected.

MRCI Worksource, Inc. | 15 Map Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.386.5600 | mrciworksource.org

Creates innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilities or disadvantages to support their community participation.

One Bright Star | P.O. Box 1084, Mankato, MN 56002-1084 | 507.345.1920 | onebrightstar.org

Region Nine Child Care | 101 N. Second Street, Suite 105, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.389.1716

Riverbend Striders Volksmarch Club |1709 Linda Lane, North Mankato, MN 56003 | 507.625.5375 | ava.org

Promotes the benefits of health and physical fitness for people of all ages by sponsoring non-competitive sports events in safe, stress free environments.

Rural AIDS Action Network | 105 Homestead Road, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.1011 | raan.org

Offers HIV testing, counseling for partners of HIV-positive people, case management and other support services for people affected by or at risk for HIV.

S.M.I.L.E.S. | 709 South Front Street, Suite 7, Mankato, MN 56001-3804 | 507.345.7139 | smilescil.org

Provides a wide array of services that assist individuals with disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful goals and enjoy the same opportunities and choices as all persons.

The Arc of Minnesota Southwest | 709 South Front Street, Suite 3, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.4223 | arcmnsw.com

Provides a brighter, more inclusive future for people with developmental disabilities, so everyone can live full and complete lives as valued and engaged members of MN communities. 

The Miracle League of North Mankato | 28605 Hub Lane, Madison Lake, MN 56063 | 507.304.1526 | themiracleleague.org

Has a state-of-the-art accessible baseball and softball field for persons with disabilities to enjoy.

Theresa House Shelter & Transitional Housing | 512 East Mulberry Street, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.388.1664 | theresahouse.org

Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing, as well as assistance in meeting basic needs and accessing area social services for single women and families. 

SERVICE & SOCIAL

Daughters of the American Revolution, Anthony Wayne Chapter | 520 West Pleasant Street, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.4266 | rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnawcdar

Perpetuates the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence, promotes the development of and enlightening public opinion and fosters citizenship.

Greater Mankato Young Professionals | 122 South Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.385.6640

Kato Community Club | 403 Valerie Lane, North Mankato, MN 56003 | 507.625.6237

Key City Sertoma Club | P.O. Box 3089, Mankato, MN 56002-3089 | 507.387.2656 | sertoma.org

Lions Club - Mankato | P.O. Box 303, Mankato, MN 56002-0303 | lionsclubs.org 

Lions Club - Mankato Key City | 1731 South Bend Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.7579 | lionsclubs.org

Lions Club - Mankato Sunrise | 17 Sumner Hills Road, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.388.7303 | lionsclubs.org

Mankato Area Jaycees | P.O. Box 961, Mankato, MN 56002-0961 | 507.469.5125 | mankato.org

Promotes personal and professional development while learning leadership skills through performing community service projects for members between the ages of 18 through 40.

Mankato Downtown Kiwanis | P.O. Box 733, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.625.1778 | mankatokiwanis.org

Mankato Elks Lodge #225 | P.O. Box 154, Mankato, MN 56002-0154 | 507.345.1056 | elks.org

Focuses on charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity.

Mankato Noon Exchange | 120 N. Augusta Court, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.995.9438

Mankato Serra Club | P.O. Box 294, Mankato, MN 56002-0294 | 507.625.4185 | serraus.org

Mankato Rotary Club | P.O. Box 63, Mankato, MN 56002-0063 | mankatorotary.org

Promotes service above self.

Zetetic Club | 122 South Skyline, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.3692

WOMEN'S INTEREST

American Association of University of Women | 126 Sunbonnet Lane, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.389.5707

League of Women Voters | 507.524.4343 | lwvmn.org

YWCA of Mankato | 603 South Second Street, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.345.4629 | ywcamankato.org

Eliminates racism and empowers women.

Zonta Club of the Mankato Area | P.O. Box 915, Mankato, MN 56002 | 507.389.5945 | zontamankato.org

Advances the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

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