Web Directory

» 1000 Friends of Minnesota
   Nonprofit working for sustainable development and responsible growth for Minnesota communities. Includes current publications.
   http://www.1000fom.org/

» Blandin Foundation
   Grant-making organization. Also sponsors conferences and training programs. Special relationship with Grand Rapids and Itasca County, but mission to strengthen rural communities throughout Minnesota.
   http://www.blandinfoundation.org/

» Central Minnesota Community Foundation
   Grant-making foundation attracts donations and distributes funds to charities in a seven-county area from Brainerd to Willmar. Information on their funds, priorities, criteria for grants, events, how to donate or request assistance.
   http://www.communitygiving.org/

» District 6 Toastmasters
   Minnesota and Ontario district of international organization which helps members build their public speaking skills. Directory of local clubs. Calendar, reports on events, profiles of district officers, photo gallery.
   http://www.d6tm.org/

» Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) - Minnesota Chapter
   A non-denominational interfaith organization of pacifists. Its members recognize the essential unity of all humanity and have joined together to explore the power of love and truth for resolving human conflict.
   http://www.osb.org/for/index.html

» Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
   Provides funding and technical assistance to Greater Minnesota communities for the creation of affordable housing. Contains programs, case studies and research.
   http://www.gmhf.com/

» HomeLine
   Tenants' advocacy organization.
   http://www.homelinemn.org

» Minnesota Alliance for Progressive Action
   MAPA is a statewide coalition of organizations which represent a range of constituencies concerned with economic and social justice, the environment, and human rights.
   http://www.takeactionminnesota.org

» Minnesota Association of Cemeteries
   Organization of cemetery operators and members of governing boards. Latest issue of quarterly newsletter, member list, summary of benefits, brief history, contact information for consumer inquiries or complaints.
   http://www.mncemeteries.org/

» Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network
   Nonprofit organization offers resources to parent and providers, assists employers who wish to offer child care benefits, conducts research. List of regional member programs, tips for parents, information for providers, county-by-county child care data.
   http://www.mnchildcare.org/

» Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless
   Includes a calendar of events, lesson plans, fact sheets, legislative information, provider network, newsletter, and links.
   http://www.mnhomelesscoalition.org/

» Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
   Provide electronic and online assistance and other information to nonprofit organizations and individuals interested in nonprofits.
   http://www.mncn.org/

» Minnesota Housing Partnership
   Coalition of organizations focusing on homelessness and affordable housing. Features housing facts and current events.
   http://www.mhponline.org/

» Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Minnesota
   Provides information about the dangers of alcohol and drug consumption and driving motor vehicles.
   http://www.maddmn.org/

» Newcomers Club Directory for Minnesota
   A Minnesota directory of Newcomers Clubs, which help integrate new residents into the local community through social events, interest groups and children's activities
   http://www.newcomersclub.com/mn.html

» Operation Minnesota Nice
   Volunteers sending monthly care packages and letters to military overseas, especially to men and women who do not have a network of family and friends to support them. How it works, scheduled packing parties, requests for donations.
   http://operationminnesotanice.com/