Park Perks
Park Perks, our coffee bar raised $896.42 in December for
Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota (AFAA)
based in St. Anthony Park. The mission of this nonprofit
organization is to educate, advocate and to support those with
life-threatening food allergies. For more information on
AFAA, check their website at
www.minnesotafoodallergy.org.
In November, the Little Red Stocking Fund at Children’s Home
Society and Family Services received $953.93 to support
vulnerable children and families in our community. October
donations of $903.23 funded the Urban Academy Charter School
annual dinner for the Poor that the school puts on. September
receipts of $1028.44 helped provide scholarships to Murray Jr
High students to attend Wolfridge Environmental Center.
The January beneficiary is the Roseville String Ensemble.
Founded in 1998, the 40 member orchestra attracts fine players
from around the metro area because of their unique program.
They are the Twin Cities only amateur orchestra dedicated to
string repertoire. It is a community chamber orchestra that
provides free concerts and other public performances. For
more information, the website is
www.rosevillestrings.org.
February beneficiary group will be the St Anthony Park
Elementary Instrumental Band.
The Bank pays all costs of goods and donates labor. Proceeds
benefit small not-for profit groups in the neighborhood.
Thank you for all your support!