Our mission is simple but powerful: we strengthen our community by connecting people and organizations to causes that matter. For more than 20 years, WCF has served as a convener and connector, especially when our community is navigating hard times. Here are some local efforts that need support right now.
Woodbury Community Foundation has two funds that support residents. *
Health & Human Services Field of Interest Fund*
Woodbury Community Support Fund*
*Note these funds do not have a planned grant cycle at this time, but your donations will help build sustainability for future initiatives.
We also have a fund that focuses on supporting initiatives around Racial Equity issues in our community, including the Woodbury Racial Equity Collaborative and One Woodbury.
Learn About Local Volunteer Opportunities
Please sign-up for our Woodbury Champions List, which is our volunteer group, and we will share community volunteer needs as they arise. You can also join our Facebook Group Here
Here are additional non-profits that we work with and how they are looking for support right now.
Minnesota Council on Non-Profits
Resource List: supporting community during ICE operations
Bridge to Basics:
Looking for donations of either completed care bags or individual hygiene items. Registry on the website bridgetobasics.org.
Donations can be dropped off at St. Paul warehouse every Wednesday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Also, people can contact through the website to schedule a drop-off time that works for them. Warespace – 801 Transfer Rd. St Paul, 55114.
The Care bags include-
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Menstrual pads
Toilet Paper
Laundry pods or detergent or sheets
oral care
soap
Open Cupboard
Community members can help by donating, volunteering, and packing “go bags” that Open Cupboard can add to delivery boxes.
See website for what is in a go bag: https://opencupboard.org/go-bags/
Basic Needs MN
Basic Needs is looking for volunteers: sign up (here) and help keep the market open daily, break down the larger orders they are now receiving, and prepping boxes for delivery to homes through trusted community partners.
Donations ( donate here) to cover the additional cost of purchasing foods for home delivery. In general, every dollar contributed, purchases about 40 lbs of food. Basic Needs is also allowing proxy shopping, if someone knows of a friend or neighbor who is not leaving their home, they can come and shop for them.
SoWashCo CARES
SoWashCo CARES is building an Emergency Fund so they can respond quickly and compassionately to enhanced and urgent needs, including food and other essentials that help students and families stay supported and connected to school.
Donate here: https://sowashcocares.org/give-help/donate-now/
