Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Volunteer: Host a Pinky Swear Pantry Drive (Age 21+)

It’s hard to leave your child’s side when they’re hospitalized, not to mention that lengthy stays can be challenging for families in many ways. With support of Pinky Swear Pantry, numerous on-site hospital food pantries, families can stay near their sick child as well as ease the financial cost of food for single-day and extended-stay treatments.

We currently stock food at:

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital - Twin Cities, MN
Children’s Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Blank Children’s Hospital - Des Moines, IA
Levine Children’s Hospital - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you’re interested in hosting a food drive to help stock our Pinky Swear Pantries, please email karen.liu@pinkyswear.org. Learn more about Pinky Swear Foundation and make a donation today at www.pinkyswear.org. 

Nonprofit: Pinky Swear Foundation

It’s hard to leave your child’s side when they’re hospitalized, not to mention that lengthy stays can be challenging for families in many ways. With support of Pinky Swear Pantry, numerous on-site hospital food pantries, families can stay near their sick child as well as ease the financial cost of food for single-day and extended-stay treatments.

We currently stock food at:

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital - Twin Cities, MN
Children’s Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Blank Children’s Hospital - Des Moines, IA
Levine Children’s Hospital - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you’re interested in hosting a food drive to help stock our Pinky Swear Pantries, please email karen.liu@pinkyswear.org. Learn more about Pinky Swear Foundation and make a donation today at www.pinkyswear.org. 

Nonprofit: Pinky Swear Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55439

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Write Letters of Encouragement for Kids with Cancer

Thank you for writing or drawing a note of encouragement to a child battling cancer and their family! The kids who endure the unthinkable, we call them All-Stars! Pinky Swear Foundation is committed to supporting All-Stars and their families as they battle cancer by helping to ease the financial and emotional impact during a very challenging time. 

Please address letters to Pinky Swear Foundation: 5555 West 78th Street, Suite E, Edina, MN 55439.

Instructions:
• Make simple, folded 4x6 or 5x7 cards
• No beads, felt, glitter or other items
• Keep cards gender-neutral
• Can be for All-Star child or whole family
• No more than 10 cards, please

Phrases to Consider:
You are ...
• Brave
• Strong
• Amazing/Awesome
• A Hero
• Super
• Wonderful
• A Star
• An Inspiration
• Loved

Other Phrases to Consider:
• I am sorry for the struggle you are facing.
• We think of you often.
• I truly admire your strength and courage.
• I wish good things for you and your family.
• I am sorry you are going through this.
• I wish I could take this pain away for you.
• Thinking of you.
• Take care.
• You rock
• I care about you!
• You are the BEST.
• You are a ray of sunshine.

Pictures to Consider:
• Sunshine, stars and rainbows
• Flowers and balloons
• Animals
• Contemporary drawing – patterns/colors
• Smiling faces
• Hearts
• Pinky Swear Logo
• Cars
• Cartoon Characters

Phrases to Avoid:
• You got this.
• Keep fighting.
• Don’t give up.
• I know how you feel.
• It will be okay.
• Get well.
• Feel better.
• Be brave.
• Be strong.
• Be courageous.
• Religious statements (e.g. Praying for you)
• Holiday phrases (e.g. Merry Christmas)

Learn more and make a gift today at www.pinkyswear.org. 

Nonprofit: Pinky Swear Foundation

Thank you for writing or drawing a note of encouragement to a child battling cancer and their family! The kids who endure the unthinkable, we call them All-Stars! Pinky Swear Foundation is committed to supporting All-Stars and their families as they battle cancer by helping to ease the financial and emotional impact during a very challenging time. 

Please address letters to Pinky Swear Foundation: 5555 West 78th Street, Suite E, Edina, MN 55439.

Instructions:
• Make simple, folded 4x6 or 5x7 cards
• No beads, felt, glitter or other items
• Keep cards gender-neutral
• Can be for All-Star child or whole family
• No more than 10 cards, please

Phrases to Consider:
You are ...
• Brave
• Strong
• Amazing/Awesome
• A Hero
• Super
• Wonderful
• A Star
• An Inspiration
• Loved

Other Phrases to Consider:
• I am sorry for the struggle you are facing.
• We think of you often.
• I truly admire your strength and courage.
• I wish good things for you and your family.
• I am sorry you are going through this.
• I wish I could take this pain away for you.
• Thinking of you.
• Take care.
• You rock
• I care about you!
• You are the BEST.
• You are a ray of sunshine.

Pictures to Consider:
• Sunshine, stars and rainbows
• Flowers and balloons
• Animals
• Contemporary drawing – patterns/colors
• Smiling faces
• Hearts
• Pinky Swear Logo
• Cars
• Cartoon Characters

Phrases to Avoid:
• You got this.
• Keep fighting.
• Don’t give up.
• I know how you feel.
• It will be okay.
• Get well.
• Feel better.
• Be brave.
• Be strong.
• Be courageous.
• Religious statements (e.g. Praying for you)
• Holiday phrases (e.g. Merry Christmas)

Learn more and make a gift today at www.pinkyswear.org. 

Nonprofit: Pinky Swear Foundation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55439

Allow Groups: No