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We take on the most difficult tasks to help the most under-served gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope in Minnesota. In 2014, we served more than 23,000 people and employed a staff of 800 in Minnesota and Wisconsin, in more than 110 locations. We coordinated the efforts of nearly 1,000 volunteers, who contributed over 64,000 hours of service. Volunteers of America – Minnesota and Wisconsin has nearly 120 years of experience in services for older adults; adults with special needs; children, youth and families; military and veterans; and those re-entering our communities after incarceration. We provide over $40 million in services to more than 23,000 people annually.
Established in 1968, Ensemble Travel® Group is a proactive, member-owned and member-run organization of approximately 850 top-tier, independent travel agencies in the U.S. and Canada, and with recent expansion into Australia and New Zealand. With a membership that represents billions of dollars in travel sales each year, Ensemble Travel Group is nearing a 50-year record of boosting members` profits and delivering high-volume sales to our preferred suppliers. All profits are paid out to members. For our members, we design unique consumer vacation products; innovative and integrated marketing programs with sophisticated database segmentation; intuitive technology platforms and tools; and business coaching, training, and collaborative networking. By leveraging our global presence, we offer our members top profit-sharing levels and preferential commissions with the world’s leading providers of travel products and services; deliver high volume sales to our preferred suppliers; and enable members to offer their clients authentic experiences and exclusive benefits that will inspire their passion for travel. Our U.S. office is based in New York City; Canadian offices in Toronto and Montréal; and the Australia/New Zealand office in Sydney.
The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) is a public-private collaboration charged with fulfilling Lincoln`s economic development goals by creating economic growth and vitality. Job growth and business expansion are critical components of a vibrant and thriving community. The growth of Lincoln is on the skyline, in the voices of our entrepreneurs and in the spirit of our people. Due to expansion of new businesses, influx of talent and economically sound environment, Lincoln offers endless opportunities for success.
As a nonprofit, SA2020 can`t survive without the ongoing support of the same passionate community that dreamed up this bold vision. We continue to be impressed by the selfless drive of this community toward improvement, and are thankful every day for our amazing donors and supporters.
Friends of the Children breaks the cycle of generational poverty by giving children facing the highest-risks the ability to create a new story. This brings life transformation to the highest-risk children and tremendous economic impact to our community. Our model is courageous, unique, and proven. We provide each child with a salaried, professional mentor, who we call a Friend, from kindergarten through graduation. 12 ½ years. No matter what. Moving mentoring out of the volunteer realm ensures the quality, consistency, and commitment needed to help the child create a new story and break the cycle of poverty.