Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners assists neighbors in need. What started in the basement of a Wayzata church 43 years ago has since...
Giving Back
Strength and Hope
A local photographer inspires others through her art. Although Ann Marie Grocholski left the nonprofit world to start her photo studio in 2015, her...
Sprinkle Squad
Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. McKenna Stremke knows her way around mixing bowls and cake stands. As owner of Kenna’s Cakes, she’s...
Looking Forward
Local nonprofit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially...
Fight for Something
Former pastor works to increase accessibility to clean drinking water through a community-focused company. When Plymouth native Mitch Reaume founded...
Meet the Plymouth-based Organization Helping to Save Pet Parrots
Wendy Stevens is president of parrothelp.com, which launched in 2010 and has been helping these beautiful birds ever since. Wendy Stevens is...
Plymouth’s Volunteers Gain Balance, Fulfillment from Giving Back
In 2019, 1,611 volunteers contributed 23,770 hours of service through the City of Plymouth’s volunteer program. Muhammad Ali said, “Service to...
Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society Saves Lovable Pets
The Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society offers support to adopters and rescues rabbits. Mary Althaus fell in love with rabbits about 17 years ago....
Meet the Rescued Animals at Spring Farm Sanctuary
Spring Farm is one of the first farm animal sanctuaries in Minnesota. Jack Benny, a handsome pig, was found running through a bean field in Story...
Play for P.I.N.K. Gives Back Through Golf
Last year’s Play for P.I.N.K. golf tournament at the Medina Country Club raised $40,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Last year’s Play...
How a Local Sewing Group is Helping Women in Haiti
Dr. Leslee Jaeger and her sewing group partnered with Days for Girls to help women in Haiti get better access to hygiene products. Dr. Leslee...
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Habitat for Humanity Team Up to House Twin Cities Families
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church serves families one home at a time. The need for affordable housing is increasingly urgent, and the people of Mount...
Local Hospice Volunteer Says the Care is a Calling
For Amy Noble, a registered nurse, being a hospice volunteer is a calling. Ever since she was a teen, Noble has devoted her free time to helping...
Local Nonprofit Empowers Women and Encourages Artisans
Do good and feel good—buying gifts made by artisans around the world helps empower marginalized women. Art2Heart features on-trend, handmade...
Neighbors Raise Awareness About Parkinson’s Disease with Christmas Light Show
Holiday lights brighten the night and raise awareness about Parkinson’s Disease. Mike Justak has had Parkinson’s disease for 14 years. One night in...
Mount Olivet Strives for Deeper Connections in the Community
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church opens up and reaches out. Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth’s lead pastor Beth Horsch says that the church, one...
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Supports Plymouth’s Veterans
The local nonprofit's mission is to "provide support for local military service members and their families, and for veterans before, during and...
Islamic Community Center Partners with Interfaith Outreach for Senior Support Program
Northwest Islamic Community Center helps seniors of all religious affiliations stay connected. Doing good has always been part of Plymouth’s...
“You Don’t Need to Start a Revolution to Make a Change”
Meet these Armstrong High School standout students. Armstrong High School is full of talented scholars, athletes, social justice leaders, and more....
Plymouth’s Interfaith Outreach Helps Thousands of Minnesota Families
Interfaith Outreach is the Plymouth nonprofit that keeps giving. Like many good causes, Plymouth’s Interfaith Outreach started out small. Interfaith...
