Whether you wish to donate to a specific event or would like to volunteer your time, a variety of opportunities exist for you to get involved and make a difference in the community or the world. A few organizations are provided below, but there are many other legitimate and some non-legitimate entities that may request your time or money. Before you donate, be sure to view the donation guidelines below to make sure your time and money is being used as you intended.

Donate Money

Local Donation Organizations:

• HOMELine - Tenants Hotline
• Senior Community Services - HOME Chores
• Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth
• American Red Cross -MN and Dakotas Region
• Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP)

Global Donation Organizations:

• US Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI)
• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters

Volunteer

• Join a Commission (Charter, Financial, Sister Cities, Planning, and more)
• Crime Prevention Board
• Great Shingle Creek Cleanup
• Multi-Cultural Advisory Commission (MAC)
• Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP)
• Adopt a Park / Trail / Street/Adopt a Garden / Planter

Recognize Others

• Random Acts of Kindness
• New Neighbor Welcome Program
• Brooklyn Center Police Commendations

Donation Guidelines

Brooklyn Center residents and businesses are generous, and often like to help others in need. But before donating, please make sure that your donations or volunteer time is being used as you intended. It is important to make sure that you do not become a victim of a scam. Fortunately, resources are available that provide tips about donating, rate charitable organizations, and provide information about volunteering your time.

Resources about Charities & Giving

• Charities Review Council
• Minnesota Attorney General's Office
• Wise Giving Alliance Council of Better Business Bureau

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