WAVE YPN: Community Non-Profits

Description

Discover your local impact at our Community Non-Profits WAVE event, hosted at the Northland Arboretum on August 22 from 8:30–10AM.

Join us for an inspiring morning as we highlight just a few of the several local non-profits dedicated to making a difference in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Key Takeaways

• Dive deep into the missions and services of five community non-profits.
• Hear directly from their passionate leaders about their impactful work.
• Explore exciting volunteer and contribution opportunities tailored for young professionals like you.

Whether you're curious about environmental conservation, passionate about education, or eager to support local homelessness prevention initiatives, there's a cause in our beloved BLA that aligns with your values and interests.

Enjoy a light breakfast, networking, and a chance to connect, learn, and find your place in creating positive change. Amplify your impact and build a brighter future as a young professional today.

Schedule

8:30–8:45 AM // Check-in & light breakfast
8:45–9:00 AM // Open Networking & Welcome
9–10AM  // Speakers

Speakers

Northland Arboretum // The Northland Arboretum's vision is to connect people to the environment for the promotion of education, recreation and conservation. The Northland Arboretum encompasses over 400 acres in the heart of Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota. This member-supported, non-profit organization was founded with the closure of the Brainerd Landfill in 1972.

My Neighbor to Love Coalition // My Neighbor to Love Coalition is a non-profit organization with a mission to end homelessness and extreme poverty in the Brainerd Lakes area. They understand that chronic and long-term homeless is often the result of a lack of resources and a lack of relationships. Their plan focuses on three essential areas: Building Homes, Building Healthy Lives, and Building Community.

Happy Dancing Turtle // Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit organization that is home-based in Pine River, MN with a hub in the Driftless Region of MN/WI. We are dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet by promoting sustainable living through hands-on classes, special events, literature, collaborations with community organizations, and local economic development.

Lakes Area Food Shelf // Lakes Area Food Shelf has served the Brainerd Lakes Area area for over 40 years. They are a non-profit public charity, and operate solely on financial, food, and other donations. Their mission is to serve as a trusted community resource by helping friends and neighbors become hunger free and obtain a healthy lifestyle.

Lakes Area United Way // The Lakes Area United Way mobilizes the caring power of our community, uniting donors, volunteers, community leaders, and community resources to improve the lives of all in the Lakes Area. They focus on the areas of health, education, and financial stability- three key building blocks for a good life.

Cost

FREE to Wave Members. Potential WAVE Members: $25

What is WAVE Young Professionals Network?
WAVE YPN is a NEW networking and professional development program for individuals aged 18-39 in the Brainerd Lakes Area. This program is organized by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and led by a team of young individuals representing a wide variety of industries across our community.

Thank You Sponsors!
WAVE is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Become a sponsor and view sponsor benefits on our website.