Today in Minnesota, it is “Give to the Max Day” — give early, give often, and encourage others to do the same!! Millions of dollars are raised in a 24-hour period to support non-profit organizations across the state.

We wait for today to make our annual donation for some organizations and give a little extra for others, and always scatter our donations throughout the day to help each one get a chance at the bonus donation giveaways that occur as part of this event.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

~ Winston Churchill (attributed to)

While there are countless worthy organizations out there, here are some we support annually on this date (with embedded links to their websites):

• Animal Allies Humane Society
• Leech Lake Legacy
• Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue

“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.”

~ Thomas Merton

• Duluth Rowing Club
• Volunteer Attorney Program
• WDSE WRPT
• Duluth Library Foundation

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.

~ Margaret Mead

• Hartley Nature Center
• Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.”

~ Theodore Roosevelt

“Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.”

~ John D. Rockefeller Jr.

If you want to learn more about GiveMN and how to “Give to the Max”, check out the article: “5 Things to know about how Give to the Max Day 2017 works.”

~ Kat