“We help change people’s lives.” Executive director Jessica Ryan says the broad mission of the United Way of Washington County-East (UWWCE) provides...
Giving Back
Launch into Learning
Hudson nonprofit makes STEAM accessible to all. Sharing his love for science with others, Hudson resident and librarian Christopher Mick created...
Hudson Home and Garden Club
60 years of helping and beautifying the city. Since 1965 the Hudson Home and Garden Club (HH&GC) has been a place for locals to share common...
‘The Community is Tremendous’: Operation HELP Expands to Meet Growing Needs
Volunteer organization Operation HELP is supporting more St. Croix Valley families than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Croix Valley...
Valley Outreach Helps Community Members in Need Move Forward
Valley Outreach Between 2018 and 2019, Valley Outreach provided over 1 million meals and 68,000 clothing items to people in need. The mission of...
Support Local, Sustain Hudson
Local businesses team up to create a greater impact on the community and beyond. As a way of raising awareness and initiating meaningful change,...
Local Organization Connects Community Members Living With Dementia
The Dementia Friendly Communities Coalition is working to create places where people with dementia and their caregivers can live without feeling...
St. Croix Trail Blazers Saddle Up to Help Those with Special Needs
Equine therapy helps riders through life’s journey. Founded in 2010, the St. Croix Trail Blazers is a unique organization with a group of riders who...
Stillwater Resident’s Fair Trade Store Small Things Makes a Big Impact
Stillwater resident runs a fair-trade shop in Woodbury. An estate planning and retirement attorney by trade, Shannon Enright has always loved...
Youth Advantage Gives Kids the Resources to Pursue Their Passions
Youth Advantage provides opportunities for local students. Access to sports, fine arts and other groups such as science clubs and 4-H are not...
St. Croix Valley Foundation Bridging Communities Through Charity, Outreach
United support of all St. Croix Valley residents. With a focus strictly on maintaining and bettering the community for all of the residents living...
Head Out to Harvest Fest
Witness giant pumpkin history. Stillwater Harvest Fest is a completely volunteer-run community event committed to supporting and donating to...
A New Mosque Reflects the Area’s Growing Diversity
Muslims in the St. Croix Valley and throughout the east metro will soon have a beautiful, brand new house of worship. Construction on a mosque in...
Volunteer Opportunities
Share your heart at Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc. in Hudson Whether you’re interested in stepping into the world of volunteering, or...
Helping Haiti
Educating minds and enriching lives. Sara Lein never dreamed of riding on the back of a motorcycle on a Caribbean island, running a school in a...
World of Books
St. Croix Valley–based Books for Africa continues to bring the gift of reading around the world. Thirty years ago, Marine on St. Croix resident Tom...
Rowing Is Growing
Believe it or not, now is the time to sign up for this year’s rowing lessons—yes, just before the ice is out. The Hudson-based St. Croix Rowing...
Awarding Locals at the Chamber Gala
The Chamber Gala promises a delightful wintry eve honoring local businesses and people. The second Chamber Winter Gala Community Awards...
Stillwater Physician Paul Quinn Strives to Remove the stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Paul Quinn and his family are sharing their story to help battle the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease. As a physician retired from...
Almost Two Years After His Untimely Death, Zach Sobiech’s Family Is Grateful for Their Community’s Support
While Laura Sobiech had many dreams for her future, she never aspired to become an author, inspirational speaker and childhood cancer advocate. Six...
