Thank you for your interest in becoming involved with Minnesota Communities Caring for Children!

Thank you for considering a gift to Minnesota Communities Caring for Children. Because of people like you, our organization is able to empower parents and communities to build supportive relationships, nurture children, and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Please use the donate button to make your gift in support of MCCC. If you prefer to mail in your donation, you can send it to MCCC at 709 University Avenue West, Suite 141, Saint Paul, MN  55104. If you should have any questions about your gift, please call Kate Bailey, Director of Development, at 651.523.0099 ext 118 or by email kbailey@pcamn.org.

Minnesota Communities Caring for Children is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, making your gift tax-deductible. Read our Donor Privacy Policy.

Amazon Smile – Check out Amazon Smile. Here you can shop and donate at the same time! Just designate Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota as the charitable organization of your choice, and they take care of the rest. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota.

Volunteer – A significant way you can make an impact on our work is to volunteer your time and energy as a Prevention Advocate at one of our locations, one of our events, a local campaign or event, and/or in your own place of work/worship.

Sponsorship – Sponsor and attend one of our Special Events.

Planned Giving and Endowment – Create an endowment or commit funds to our organization in honor of your legacy or the legacy of your loved ones.

Memorials – Contribute a special gift in memory of a loved one who cared about the issue of child maltreatment, or in honor of a loved one who was a champion for children in your life.

Employee Gift Match – Many times employers will match your gifts to non-profits if you ask them. Please contact Kate below and she will give you more information!
Kate Bailey
kbailey@pcamn.org
651.523.0099 ext. 118

Gifts of Property or Stock – Sometimes it is easier for individuals to gift property or stock when they want to invest financially in preventing maltreatment for our children or in building environments where children are safer and more nurtured. Again, please contact Chris, and she will answer your questions.

United Way Designated Funds – While we are not currently a United Way funded Agency, you do have the ability to tell your place of work that you want your United Way donations to be sent to our agency.

Supplies – We are always in need of supplies for our Circle of Parents groups and ACE Education programs. We have a list of items that are always helpful. Call our office for more information.

Collections – Individuals or groups can raise money by turning e-waste into fundraising cash by collecting items such as used printer and toner cartridges, cell phones, and laptops. Some good information and ideas can be found HERE.

Contact Kate Bailey for more information on these and other options.

Find out about meaningful ways to make a difference through the power of community investment when you join Minnesota Communities Caring for Children as a volunteer!

Put Your Skills to Use, Join Our Committees!
Data and Evaluation Committee Member
The primary purpose of the Data and Evaluation Committee is to measure the impact of MCCC programs and make recommendations on where MCCC should dedicate resources to make the highest impact. To help the executive leadership identify opportunities and decide priorities, the committee oversees: • Data collection systems and processes • Performance reporting • Data analysis and interpretation • Insights and recommendations.
Click here to download the committee description.

Development Committee Member
The Development Committee develops, monitor and evaluate Minnesota Communities Caring for Children (MCCC) strategic and operational fundraising plan. By identifying, nurturing and facilitating relationships, the Development Committee will effectively link community members and members of the corporate, foundation and governmental community with MCCC in meaningful ways that will ultimately lead to volunteer and financial support.
Click here to download the committee description.

Finance Committee Member
The Finance Committee assists the board to discharge its obligations in relation to the legal, ethical and financial integrity of the organization, and to maintain its accountability to stakeholders, thereby protecting the good name of, and trust in, Minnesota Communities Caring for Children (MCCC).
Click here to download the committee description.

Governance Committee Member
The governance committee is responsible for ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and future viability of the board of directors. The work of the committee revolves around board role and responsibilities; board composition; board knowledge; board effectiveness; and board leadership. The main overall responsibility of the governance committee is to assure that there are an adequate number of Board members representing diverse communities with a variety of skills that meet the needs of the organization.
Click here to download the committee description.

Contribute Professional Services 
Do you have a specialized skill set? Did you know that MCCC could benefit from your professional services? In-kind contributions allow us to focus our resources on expanding our commitment to parents and caretakers. Please consider expanding your portfolio and increasing your exposure while making a difference in our community! Contact us at pcamn@pcamn.org about donating your time and talents to our mission.

Volunteers are essential to the work of MCCC. We want to make volunteering as enjoyable for you as it is valuable for us. We seek volunteers from diverse backgrounds to help in our prevention work to reflect the diversity in Minnesota.

Champions for Children
Each year, we honor individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond in making the world a better place for children.
Buron-Campbell Award
Each year, we honor individuals and organizations that help young people faced with adversity build resiliency so they can grow up to be healthy, successful adults. The award was created to honor Lou Buron and Mary Campbell of Omni Broadcasting for their long and outstanding commitment to the prevention of child abuse in Minnesota.
Pinwheel Awards 
Each year, Minnesota Communities Caring for Children (MCCC) recognizes statewide tribes and communities that have consistently worked to create safe and healthy environments for children and families. We want to celebrate the crucial work of these communities that are creating spaces and opportunities for their children to thrive by enhancing prevention initiatives and family and children’s services.

Our Stories
Read about the voices of our Unsung Heroes and Parent Leaders!