Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization* dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 30 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. (*Special Olympics is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).)

Special Olympics currently serves 2.5 million people with intellectual disabilities in more than 200 Programs in over 180 countries. www.specialolympics.org

Special Olympics Minnesota
Founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports, adapted as necessary to meet the needs of those with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Believing that consistent training is essential to the development of sports skills, and that competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress and providing incentives for personal growth. www.specialolympicsminnesota.org

Fraser
Fraser was founded on a philosophy of inclusion — people of varied backgrounds and abilities learning, working, playing and living together in one community. That philosophy still characterizes Fraser today. One example is Fraser School, which offers high quality, inclusive child care for children of all abilities. Another is our residential homes, which help adults and children with special needs to enjoy the highest level of independence possible and participate in the community.

Caring for a loved one with special needs is a lifelong journey. Families who rely on Fraser regularly comment on the warm, positive spirit of Fraser staff. www.fraser.org

Animal Humane Society
Dedicated to creating a more humane world for animals by promoting the responsible treatment of animals and by enriching the relationship between animals and people that enhances human lives immeasurably.
Serving the immediate and lifelong needs of animals, their human companions and the communities in which they live. They enhance the relationship between animals and humans through numerous services and products. www.animalhumanesociety.org

Courage Center
Offering a wide range of services that improve independence and quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. Services include rehabilitation therapies, inpatient transitional rehabilitation, pain management, accessible fitness centers and pools, vocational and community-based services, behavioral/mental health therapies, family support, camping, and sports and recreation programs.
At Courage Center, they specialize in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism and disabilities experienced since birth. www.couragecenter.org