Our Motto: "Party With A Purpose !!"
Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services (MAARS)
2019 THR Charity Recipient (and ongoing)
MAARS (The Parrot "Rest-Home"....) was founded July 1999 in St. Paul to provide long-term services for captive parrots and other birds in the Midwest,
in cooperation with other organizations around the USA and the world. MAARS has cared for 1,200+ birds since it's inception.
World of Birds Show at the Minnesota Zoo
2019 THR Charity Recipient (and ongoing)
COCONUT !! The Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)
https://mnzoo.org/blog/animals/greater-sulphur-crested-cockatoo/
St.MinneSomePlace provided funds to purchase Coconut over 20 years ago,
and she has become the STAR of the show !!
Soaring hawks, talking parrots, majestic owls, and many more rare and beautiful feathered creatures delight and educate Zoo guests at the World of Birds Show! The bird show features a variety of birds from around the world demonstrating free-flight natural behavior. We emphasize the natural abilities of birds, the diversity of species on our planet, and the importance of natural habitats.
2018 ST.MSP THR FUNDRAISING CHARITY BENEFICIARY
HDSA is the premier nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by Huntington's disease. From community services and education to advocacy and research, HDSA is the world's leader in providing help for today and hope for tomorrow for people with Huntington's disease and their families.
http://minnesota.hdsa.org/
The HDSA mission:
• help individuals affected by Huntington's Disease and their families through support and services
• educate both the public and health care professionals about Huntington's Disease
• promote/support research directed at discovering a treatment and ultimately a cure
PAST YEAR'S BENEFICIARIES
Face It Foundation
Through education, online tools, and peer support, Face It works with men to understand and overcome depression.
HELP AT YOUR DOOR
HELP AT YOUR DOOR (formerly Store to Door) delivers peace of mind for seniors and their caregivers. Our volunteer-based shopping and delivery service gives seniors personal, reliable access to their choice of food and household essentials, so they can continue to live in their own homes.
PRISM
PRISM is the place to go when people in Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and the surrounding northwestern suburbs of the Twin Cities need assistance with food, clothing, and housing; and when caring individuals, families, and community partners have extra to give.