Bridging Social Distancing through Innovation
Learn more about how Keystone Community SErvices is innovating to meet community needs.
Mary McKeown, president and CEO of Keystone Community Services, speaks about turning the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic into opportunities by collaborating with other nonprofit leaders, listening to community requests and turning future plans into present action.
“We quickly accelerated some things that we had planned to do in 2021 because they were in our roadmap and the community said ‘This is what we need from you’. One example is a partnership with Metro Mobility. They wanted to keep their drivers employed and keep them driving, and they are now coming and picking up food packages from our food shelves and delivering those out to people in the community that need that food support,” says Mary.
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A Community Lifeline in Changing Times
Valley Outreach connects thousands of families to food, resources and a welcoming community.
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Giving Rooted in Gratitude
A life-saving experience at Children’s Minnesota transforms Jeff and Janet von Gillern’s gratitude into lasting generosity.
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Bridge to Basics: Hygiene Support Bonded by Friendship
Friends Rana Khoury and Kristie Thibodeau turn shared commitment to volunteering into a bustling nonprofit.
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Thoughtful Giving, Grounded in Community
Learn why partnering with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation can improve your philanthropic giving.
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When It’s Time to Sell: How One Business Owner Used Private Stock to Multiply His Impact
As he prepared to exit a long-held company, Al Geiwitz discovered how donating privately held stock could reduce taxes and fuel long-term giving.
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Holding Hope When It Matters Most
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation’s president and CEO shares how humility, hope and deep relationships guide her leadership.
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Caring for Pets When Families Need It Most
From food shelves to veterinary care, Minnesota nonprofits are responding to the ripple effects of immigration enforcement.
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