The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits just published a very important report, the “2010 Nonprofit Outlook”, that details the current conditions of Nonprofits and the tough year ahead, which will directly impact Kaleidoscope Place. Please read it and remember Kaleidoscope Place in your giving. Your support is vital to our programs, and especially our children and youth.
The programs at Kaleidoscope can only be sustained by the continued support of financial contributors. Please consider helping to support the important work of Kaleidoscope with a recurring or one-time contribution. Matching Donor programs may also apply to your gift.
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Go to GiveMN.org to put a smile on a child’s face by donating to Kaleidoscope Place.
GiveMN.org is our online giving partner that processes our online donations. You can also create unique ways to raise money for Kaleidoscope and set up an individual fundraiser page on GiveMN.org. What a great opportunity to be creative in your support of Kaleidoscope! |
Here is a real life, creative example of how one individual is using the power of GiveMN.org: What do Kaleidoscope Place and the Great Divide have in common? Timothy Davis! Tim has set up a fundraising profile on GiveMN.org called “Riding the Great Divide for Kaleidoscope” to raise money for our Summer Kids program. He will be biking 1,500 miles up the northern trek of the Great Divide. Please support Tim on his incredible journey, and in turn, you will be supporting our children on their incredible journeys! You can also check out the first leg of his journey in 2006 on his blog, “The Great Divide”.
Can your donation make a difference? The answer is overwhelmingly “YES!” All of our programs are free to participants, so Kaleidoscope relies entirely on contributions from our community to run our programs. So, does your contribution make a difference? You bet it does! Please see the Sponsorships section for more detailed information on sponsorship opportunities.
Children’s Photography
“The Colors of Phillips” children’s photography project was completed in March 2010, just before our Spring Benefit. If you love photography, then you will love these thought provoking photographs that were taken by the Kaleidoscope Place children. Purchasing a child’s photograph is a wonderful way to support our programming, as well as, encourage our blooming artists. Just think of how proud they will feel when they learn that someone purchased a photo that they took! …and wait till you see the photos…
Greeting Card Catalog 2009
Our Greeting Card Catalog enables you to give gifts to friends and family by making a donation in their name to Kaleidoscope. You can help support Kaleidoscope’s programs and do your holiday shopping from home! Our catalog link below has all of the details. We will be updating the catalog throughout the year and will notify you when we have new cards to offer you. All of the information you need is right here —> Greeting Card Catalog
Also, here is a pdf you can use to print out and give to your family friends to spread the word about this great way to give! Kaleidoscope Place’s Greeting Card Catalog 2009
Kaleidoscope Place is a small nonprofit organization and we are always looking for ways to increase our circle of friends, supporters, and volunteers. One unique way you can help us do this is by hosting a Kaleidoscope Friendraiser. It’s easy! Invite a group of your friends, colleagues, or members of your faith-based community over to share a meal. Then, share with them the mission, goals, and wonderful work we do with children and youth at Kaleidoscope. Ask them how they are willing to share in your passion for Kaleidoscope. Whether itís sponsoring a donation drive, signing up to volunteer, and/or making a financial contribution to Kaleidoscope you will be helping us to increase our circle of Kaleidoscope supporters and volunteers. You can also request that Kaleidoscope Place staff and/or Board Members join you for your event so they can share their experiences and passion at your Friendraiser.
At Kaleidoscope we are always in need of supplies that we use on a daily basis, such as: healthy snacks and beverages, culturally specific children’s books, cleaning supplies, arts and crafts materials and supplies, and clothing and underwear. Help us to obtain these much needed items by organizing a donation drive. One easy way to coordinate a donation drive for Kaleidoscope is by asking family, friends, and colleagues to bring an item (such as a prepackaged healthy snack or juice boxes) to the next event you may be organizing or hosting. For example, at your child’s next birthday party request that the invitees bring a donation for Kaleidoscope Place.
Donation Needs
Listed below are our seasonal donation priorities.
Colored Construction Paper • Glue Sticks
Copier Paper • Water Color Paper
Fun Kid Friendly Magnets • Magnet Sheets
Poster Putty • Gift Cards (such as Cub or Target)
New or Gently Used Culturally Specific Children’s Books for Children of Color
Children’s DVDs (G-rated) • Healthy Snacks (for 70 Children)
100% Juice or Juice Boxes • Hurt-free Antiseptic Wash
Cold Packs/Ice Packs • All Purpose Cleaner (409)
Trash Bags (Kitchen size and 30 Gallon) • Paper Towels
Dish Towels • Wash Rags • Sponges
Here is the full list of our Donation Needs.
How much does it cost?
• One child in our after school programs for a year costs $1750
• One child in our after school programs for a month costs $200
• One child in our after school programs for a week costs $50
• One child in our after school programs for a day costs $11
• One child in our Summer Kids program for eight weeks costs $710
• One child in our Summer Kids program for one week costs $90
• One child in our Summer Kids program for a day costs $23
• An entire field trip during the summer to a water park or zoo costs $1000
• Renting two buses for a field trip during the summer costs $400
• An entire Families Together night where we go rollerskating or to a play costs $800
• A Families Together dinner costs $350
Spring Benefit - Every year we have a spring benefit to raise money for our Summer Kids program. Highlights include a live auction, dinner, and live music.