Seasonal & Holidays

Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Mendota Heights

This holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.

This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to local organizations that give back right at home.
This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to local organizations that give back right at home. (Shutterstock)

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that brings people together to harness the potential of collective generosity. Fortunately for folks in the Mendota Heights area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that could greatly benefit from your support.

Here are five outstanding organizations in the Mendota Heights area. Please consider volunteering or donating to them for Giving Tuesday and beyond.


  1. Neighborhood House — Neighborhood House serves the residents of Mendota Heights and the surrounding communities by providing essential services and resources. They offer programs in areas such as education, employment and basic needs support, with the aim of strengthening the local community. Learn more at neighb.org.
  2. CommonBond Communities — CommonBond Communities is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and support services for individuals and families in Mendota Heights and the greater Twin Cities area. They work to create stable and secure living environments to promote self-sufficiency. Learn more at commonbond.org.
  3. Dodge Nature Center — The Dodge Nature Center is dedicated to environmental education and nature preservation. They offer a variety of programs and events to engage the community with the natural world, promoting environmental awareness and stewardship. Learn more at dodgenaturecenter.org.
  4. Open Door Health Center — Open Door Health Center serves residents in Mendota Heights and the surrounding areas by providing access to comprehensive healthcare services. They offer medical, dental and behavioral health care, with a commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community. Learn more at odhc.org.
  5. Salvation Army Northern Division — The Salvation Army Northern Division serves communities throughout Minnesota, including Mendota Heights. They provide a wide range of social services, including food assistance, housing support and programs to aid individuals and families in times of need. Learn more at salvationarmynorth.org.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Mendota Heights that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

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