We have quite a few non-profits here in Rochester, Minnesota, and lots of big-hearted people who use their time and money to help these organizations out. While we should obviously support non-profits all the time, today is an especially good day to lend a helping hand or donate a few extra bucks because it’s National Giving Hearts Day. It's a day dedicated to encouraging people to donate to their favorite charity.

With so many non-profits in the area it’s impossible to help them all, so if you’re wanting to help out monetarily or with your time (or both!) find one or a few that fit with something you’re passionate about. For example, I’m passionate about animals so I volunteer at Paws and Claws Humane Society. Here are just a few of the amazing non-profits in our area that you can help out.

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Want to Help Families in Need?

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Channel One
Community Food Response
Family Promise Rochester
Hometown Resource Center
Jeremiah Program Rochester
The Landing
Pay It Forward
Salvation Army

Want to Help Animals?

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Camp Companion
Paws and Claws Humane Society

Want to Help Kids?

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Bolder Options Rochester
Boys and Girls Club of Rochester
Civic League Day Nursery
High 5 Foundation
Kids’ Dreams Come True
Project Legacy
Project MN Youth Outdoors
Rochester Police Athletic/Activities League

Want to Help Those Struggling with Addiction?

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Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge

Want to Help Those Who Are Sick?

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American Cancer Society - Rochester
Gift of Life Transplant House
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (while they aren't based out of Rochester they do a 5k here every spring)
Ronald McDonald House - Rochester

Want to Help Our Community At Large?

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Diversity Council
Friends of the Library
Rochester Area Foundation
United Way of Olmsted County

Want to Help Refugees and Immigrants?

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IMAA

Want to Help Those with Disabilities?

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Ability Building Community
Hiawatha Homes
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SEMCIL

Support your favorite non-profit for National Giving Hears Day in whatever way you can!

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