Wilder

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

Direct support for Wilder families at this time:

At Wilder, we have an emergency fund available to respond to one-time, urgent requests from families that we serve. This Family Investment Fund has already helped buffer the immediate impact of these stressful times on our families. However, the volume and urgency of requests from families continues to grow. Donations to this fund provide direct resources for Wilder families like the delivery of fresh and culturally specific foods, household goods, and financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utility payments. Please designate this fund when making your gift, or consider donating to support all our work in the community.

Support all of Wilder:

• Support Wilder's vision of people that thrive in their fullness, and good that lasts for generations with an unrestricted gift. 
• Ensure the delivery of over 42,000 meals annually to neighbors across the Twin Cities when you support Wilder’s Meals on Wheels program.
• Invest in community leaders as they enhance their skills, stand in their power and shape public policy to better serve Minnesota communities to the Community Equity Program. 
• 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 1,200 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 3,000 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 60,000 nutritious meals for adults and people with disabilities in our community and services for more than 500 older adults and caregivers.
• Leadership programs for diverse community changemakers. Your gift to Wilder provides support so community leaders gain access to influence and enact public policy at Minnesota's Capitol. Last year marked our 10th anniversary and an alumni community that has grown to nearly 200 changemakers.
• Childcare and student support. Your gift to Wilder provides emotional and social support for more than 100 young children, 2,500 students and their 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 more than 150 organizations to produce research and evaluation 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.