YOU MATTER is more than just a motivational statement. It’s our belief. When people believe they matter and believe their ideas for impacting their community matter, the actions they take—be they big or small—can last well beyond their lifetime. We here at MATTER have the privilege to see this belief lived out every day. From [...]
We hope you’re planning to Rock the Lake with us next month! Rock the Lake, Final Vol. will be on August 7 in Brown’s Bay on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. All proceeds from this benefit boat-in concert will support the life-changing work of MATTER and our amazing partners in communities locally and around the [...]
MATTER’s 2022 Un-gala, Rock the Lake, Final Vol., is coming August 7th! This popular boat-in benefit concert on the shores of Lake Minnetonka will feature the exhilarating cover band, Viva Knievel. You don’t want to miss it! Hosting the concert again this year are MATTER’s dear friends Roger and Nancy McCabe. Their foundation is instrumental [...]
For many of us, the day after Thanksgiving is filled with shopping, decking the halls or just relaxing and enjoying the start of the holiday season. Whatever your plans this coming Friday, we invite you to join us in the evening for a special concert to help the people of Cuba. We promise this will [...]
Cervical cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. It’s also one of the most treatable types of cancer when found early. Because it’s typically a slow-growing cancer, cervical cancer screening tests to detect precancerous lesions combined with early treatment has seen the rate of cervical cancer drop significantly over the last couple [...]
There’s something magical that happens when people come together to do good for others. You can feel it in the air, a special energy that comes from compassionate and generous hearts eager to help change peoples' lives and bring hope to those who need it the most. That’s what happened this past Sunday, August 22, [...]
The philosopher Mick Jagger once said, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find you get what you need.” Well, MATTERnation, we've got you what you need – a good time for a great cause! Rock The Lake, Vol. 2 is coming on August 22nd from 5-7 [...]
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022 | 3-6 PM | ROCK THE LAKE BOAT-IN BENEFIT CONCERT | BROWN'S BAY, LAKE MINNETONKA In August of 2020, nearly a thousand people boated into Brown's Bay on Lake Minnetonka for MATTER’s first Un-Gala called Rock the Lake. The unique boat-in concert was created to respond to the mounting needs [...]
Rock The Lake is returning in 2021! For more details and to get your tickets to this year's benefit concert, please visit: matter.ngo/RockTheLake Last Saturday on the scenic shores of Lake Minnetonka, nearly a thousand Minnesotans came together to Rock The Lake and do good for our community. A flotilla of boats large and small filled one of the lake’s many bays as the high-energy band, Hairball, entertained [...]
If your organization would like to compete in MATTERbox Madness to help feed hungry kids this summer, please contact Victor Salamone at MATTER for more information! It’s January in Minnesota. The snow is flying, the temperatures are plummeting and everyone is looking forward to spring. For us here at MATTER, it’s not just green grass and baseball we’re anticipating. Springtime at MATTER means MATTERbox Madness, our annual MATTERbox packing event that [...]