Wilder Foundation

Wilder Foundation remains steadfast in our mission to be a collective force for social good that works to see all people thrive.

Help us maximize over $31,000 in matching funds!

Here are ways to support Wilder on Give to the Max Day this year:

• Support Wilder's mission to be Here for Good with an unrestricted gift. These gifts will be matched by a $15,000 dollar for dollar match! 
• Provide valuable research and evaluation to other organizations and government agencies, shedding light on complex issues by giving to the MN Homeless Study. MN Homeless study gifts will be matched  by a 2 to 1 match up to $15,000! Every $1 contributed will leverage and additional $2 in support.
• Ensure the delivery of over 39,000 meals annually to neighbors across the Twin Cities when you support Wilder’s Meals on Wheels program. Meals on Wheels donations will be matched by a $1,000 dollar for dollar match! 
• Invest in BIPOC leaders as they enhance their skills, stand in their power and shape public policy to better serve Minnesota communities with a gift celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Community Equity Program. 
• Champion families in Saint Paul Promise on their journey to build wealth for themselves and the communities they are a part of with support for Saint Paul Promise.
• Empower young adults gaining housing stability and moving into an apartment of their own with a contribution to Lincoln Place.

Your support helps ensure people in our community can access:

• Housing support so that families and young people have a stable place to call home. Your gift to Wilder helps provide housing services for more than 1,400 people transitioning from homelessness and direct cash assistance to ensure housing expenses are affordable. At a time when so many are facing housing and income instability, you can help people remain housed and supported.
• Mental health and wellness services for children and adults. Your gift to Wilder helps provide more than 2,600 adults and young people a chance to heal and access to culturally affirming care that affirms the resiliency that people have to adapt during these challenging times. 
• Meal deliveries and programming so adults and caregivers without access to food remain connected and healthy. Your gift to Wilder helps deliver more than 39,000 nutritious meals for adults and people with disabilities in our community and services for nearly 800 older adults and caregivers every year.
• Leadership programs for diverse community changemakers. Your gift to Wilder provides support so BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community leaders gain access to influence and enact public policy at Minnesota's Capitol.
• Childcare and student support. Your gift to Wilder provides emotional and social support for more than 90 young children, 1,200 students and 2,500 families that helps put young people on the pathway to college and career success. We continue to serve families needing childcare and partner to with schools to provide services and support to families.
• Research and evaluation that sheds light on complex issues and creates understanding of what works best for families in our community. Your gift to Wilder helps us to partner with 166 other organizations annually on topics important to a vibrant community.

Wilder champions stability and wellness through direct services, advocacy and research. Your support has never been more important. Visit wilder.org to learn more.

To make a gift by check, stock or donor advised fund please contact us at donate@wilder.org.