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December 2020
SACA Toys for Tots
The City of Columbia Heights is partnering with Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) for three drop-off sites for the Toys for Tots holiday gift program. Donations are being accepted at City Hall, Murzyn Hall, and the Public Safety Building, until Mon, Dec 14.
Find out more »Canadian Pacific Holiday Train canceled
COVID-19 has taken down another holiday tradition, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. CP Rail announced the decorated train, which traditionally stops in various cities collecting food and money for local food shelves, will not make its run through the Northeast area this year. Instead, CP will donate $1.24 million to 201 food banks in communities across the U.S. and Canada that ordinarily host the train. You can still see the musical performances on Saturday, Dec. 12 on CP’s Facebook page.…
Find out more »Santa on the Fire Truck
For more than 30 years, the St. Anthony Fire Department has helped Santa and his reindeer with collecting for families in need. Leave unwrapped toys at the curbside or wear a mask. Track Santa via GPS at savmn.com/santa.
Find out more »Hurricane help for Honduras
If you have kids summer clothes etc., donate soon before the shipment to Honduras is sent.
Find out more »Home improvement applications now accepted by Rebuilding Together
From accessibility ramps, home repairs and added safety features, their donated work allows residents to stay in their home longer, improving their overall quality of life.
Find out more »January 2021
Every Meal launches Winter Meal Program to meet kids in need where they are
A new wave of school closures and statewide distance learning, economic challenges, and the upcoming holiday break means up to 300,000 kids may go hungry this winter.
Find out more »City seeks feedback on draft Upper Harbor redevelopment plan
The City of Minneapolis is seeking input on the redevelopment plan for the Upper Harbor site on the Mississippi River in North Minneapolis – a 48-acre city-owned site formerly home to a barge shipping terminal.
Find out more »Memorial Blood Centers seeking donations and testing for antibodies
Upcoming local donation events include: Monday, Jan. 18, noon-5 pm, at Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave. NE; Wednesday, Jan. 20, 4-9 pm, at Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE; and Friday, Jan. 22, 11 am-5 pm, Dangerous Man Brewing Co., 1300 Second Ave. NE.
Find out more »March 2021
Community Adopt-a-Drain Challenge
Andover, Blaine, Columbia Heights, and Fridley are competing to see who can get the most drain adoptions and cleanings from now to Oct 31. Help the City of Columbia Heights win by adopting a drain today at www.adopt-a-drain.org. If you adopt a drain, make sure to give it an awesome name; the best drain name from each city will win the March individual prize!
Find out more »Memorial Blood Centers seek donations
Local donation events include: Monday, March 22, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 2739 Stinson Blvd. NE, 1:30-6:30 pm; Monday, March 22, at Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave. NE, noon-5pm; and Tuesday, March 30, at State Farm Columbia Heights, 4634 Central Ave. NE, 11:30 am-4:30 pm.
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