North Star State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Minnesota — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Minnesota — Lights shining across the North Star State
Started in a Minnesota church basement by a group of Christians who believed they could feed hungry children. Now operating globally. Billions of meals packed by volunteers. It grew from one congregation that meant what it prayed.
The largest Lutheran congregation in the Twin Cities — and one of the most active in social ministry. Food shelf, emergency assistance, and a long tradition of being the church for the neighborhood around them. Downtown Minneapolis. Present and accountable.
The first basilica in the United States. Active social justice ministry, food programs, and community outreach. The Catholic tradition of service to the poor — practiced at the heart of Minneapolis for over a century.
Free hot meals every evening across the Twin Cities. No reservations. No means test. Just show up. Founded by volunteers from multiple Christian congregations who wanted to feed people — simply and without conditions.
Minneapolis has one of the largest Somali Muslim communities in America. Dar Al-Hijrah has been the anchor — food assistance, refugee resettlement, zakat distributions. Sadaqah holding families together in the North Star State.
Founded in Minneapolis. Single mothers and their children. Housing, childcare, and education — all at once, in one place. Spreading nationwide from here.
Minnesota's largest animal welfare organization. 130+ years. Multiple Twin Cities locations.
Counseling, food assistance, elder care, refugee resettlement — for anyone. Tikkun olam in the Twin Cities for over a century.
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Minnesota that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.