Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Richfield

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

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

1. Every Meal — Every Meal is an organization located less than 20 minutes from Richfield that focuses on fighting child hunger. They provide food support to children who may not have enough to eat over the weekend when they are away from school. Your donations help them in their mission to end child hunger in the community. Learn more at everymeal.org.
2. RHS (Richfield Historical Society) — The Richfield Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Richfield. They operate the Bartholomew House Museum and engage in various historical preservation activities. Learn more at richfieldhistory.org.
3. The Ciresi Walburn Foundation — Located less than 15 minutes from Richfield, this foundation is dedicated to advancing education and opportunities for Minnesota's children and youth. They challenge misconceptions about education, promote high-performing schools, encourage parental involvement, diversify the educator workforce and expand access to quality education. Learn more at ciresiwalburnfoundation.org.
4. Sharing and Caring Hands — Sharing and Caring Hands is an organization located less than 15 minutes from Richfield, dedicated to providing compassionate assistance to those in need. They offer a wide range of services, from providing beds and meals to running a free dental clinic, offering eye exams and glasses, distributing food donations and helping individuals and families with various emergency needs. Learn more at sharingandcaringhands.org.
5. The Spartan Foundation — Through the annual Spartan Golf Tournament and Banquet, The Spartan Foundation raises funds to support Richfield High School (RHS) students and athletic programs. These efforts have resulted in scholarships, academic awards and support for RHS students' participation in sports. Learn more at spartanfoundation.org.

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

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