Partnerships MATTER: Thielen Foundation, MOBE & MATTER
“Creating a better world requires teamwork, partnerships, and collaboration...” So says best selling author and brand futurist, Simon Mainwaring, and we here at MATTER couldn’t agree more. Only through collaboration with local and global organizations, [...]
2019 YOU MATTER Gala Speaker Announcement: Lual Mayen
MATTER is excited to announce the first of several speakers for the 2019 YOU MATTER Gala taking place on October 3, 2019, at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis! Lual Mayen, a South Sudanese [...]
You Don’t Need To Be A Charity To Change The World!
At MATTER, we believe you don’t need to be a charity to change the world. When individuals and companies come together to pool their energy and resources for a cause greater than themselves amazing things [...]
Summer Harvest and MATTERbox Madness – This Thursday!
The countdown is on! This Thursday, May 30, MATTERbox Madness will descend on the Mall of America! Held in conjunction with 5 Eyewitness News Summer Harvest for Kids, it will be a full day of [...]
Companies Can Help Kids By Joining MATTERbox Madness!
Summer is right around the corner and that means MATTERnation is gearing up for the fifth annual MATTERbox Madness packing tournament on May 30th at the Mall of America. This fun, high-energy event pits teams [...]
Event Raises More Than $500K for Gorgui Dieng’s Senegal Efforts
Into a sold out, packed-to-the-rafters Holden Room in Minneapolis last week walked Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng. At 6’11’’ he towered over the crowd. Dressed in the bright, traditional clothing of his home country of [...]
Bringing Purpose to the Fantasy Sports Industry
MATTER has begun an exciting partnership with the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA), along with sponsors FanDuel and cause marketing pioneer Lou Raiola, collaborating to bring purpose and engagement to the hugely popular and fast-growing [...]
MATTER’s 18th Annual Gala: A Night of Reflection and Celebration
Flutes of champagne welcomed guests to the 18th Annual Night to MATTER Gala on October 13, kicking off a festive evening celebrating the collaborative work of MATTER with our partners, donors and friends in bringing [...]
MATTER Gala Announcement: First Lady of Zimbabwe to be Special Guest!
MATTER is excited to announce Her Excellency the First Lady of Zimbabwe, the Honorable Madam Auxillia Mnangagwa, will be our special guest at the 18th annual 'Night to MATTER' Gala on October 13, 2018. MATTER [...]
‘Night to MATTER’ Gala
Announcing the 18th Annual 'Night to MATTER' Gala October 13, 2018 Build Up Communities. Build Up Support. Build Up Hope. Join us for a special night of entertainment, food, refreshments and giving to move MATTER's [...]
Ten Companies Collaborate and Make a Difference: The MATTER Intern Event!
On July 19, 2018, ten companies joined forces to do good by offering their interns a chance to impact the community through a large, exciting event at Target Field! Hosted by MATTER, more than 440 [...]
MATTERbox Madness 2018
There’s always plenty of energy and excitement at the Mall of America, but on June 14 it was off the charts! That’s the day MATTERbox Madness descended on America’s largest mall and made a giant [...]
Xavier Rhodes: Scoring a Touchdown for Nutrition
Like PB & J or Batman & Robin, sports and nutrition are two things that just naturally go together. There are few better examples of this vital combination than professional athletes. At the top of [...]
MATTERbox Madness is Coming!
The countdown is on! Only two more weeks until MATTERbox Madness descends on the Mall of America. This year, MATTERbox Madness is teaming up with the 5 Eyewitness News Summer Harvest for Kids campaign to [...]
Revitalizing Farms to Regenerate a Nation
On August 10-15, 2018, MATTER will host an innovative agriculture conference at the Gorgui Dieng Center for Agricultural Excellence in Kebemer, Senegal. Regenerate Senegal will be an interactive conference to explore effective strategies to increase [...]
Gorgui Dieng Foundation & MATTER Raise More than $500K for Senegal
MATTER and Latitude recently teamed up again to present the second annual Gorgui Dieng Foundation event on March 6, 2018. More than 200 supporters gathered for the event, held at Latitude's North Loop event space, [...]
March 6 I Gorgui Dieng Project Fundraiser
Join us on March 6, 2018 at a brand new event space in the heart of Minneapolis's North Loop to raise pivotal funds towards the continuation of The Gorgui Dieng Project in Senegal. Enjoy an [...]
AUG 5 | CrayFest 2017
Smack Shack's CrayFest, is bigger, better & more impactful than ever! Saturday August 5th, 2017 | 12 - 8PM | Smack Shack North Loop It's the best block party of the summer! You don't want [...]
The Children Matter Presented By Bridgehampon Benefit Southampton, NY
Southampton, New York rolled out the red carpet for The Children Matter presented by Bridgehampton Benefit this past weekend. The evening was truly a night to remember, with an incredible performance by Sophie Simmons, Sal Valentinetti, The Janes and many more. [...]
The Children Matter: Houston Benefit Concert | St. Paul, MN | 9.20.17
The Children Matter: Benefit Concert ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY September 20th, 2017 | CHS Field | St. Paul MN 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Doors open at 5:00 pm 'See [...]
Xavier Rhodes MATTERbox Challenge + InSports Football Camp
Join Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Xavier Rhodes at US Bank Stadium on June 23rd for a InSports Football Camp + MATTERbox Challenge! Campers get hands-on instruction alongside Xavier Rhodes, with fundamental football skills & drills stations, contests, and [...]
Seccond Annual ‘The Children Matter’ Presented by Gene Simmons
LA rolled out the red carpet again for the second annual The Children Matter event presented by Gene Simmons. The Children Matter is a collaborative initiative between Gene Simmons, Matter, and the Starkey Hearing Foundation, [...]
MATTER Presents: The Gorgui Dieng Project
In spite of the wind and sleet, more than 100 guests gathered for a memorable evening to help build a sustainable future for Senegal at MATTER Presents: The Gorgui Dieng Project. "I’m blessed to take [...]
MATTERbox Madness 2017
32 Companies that Matter. 53 Tons of Food. 200K Healthy MATTERbox Meals. One MATTERbox Madness Champion The spirit of competition pulsated throughout TCF Bank Stadium as 32 Companies that MATTER joined forces to activate a healthier community [...]
Pack a MATTERbox. Meet Xavier Rhodes, Vikings Cheerleaders & Legends
Pack a MATTERbox. Fuel a Future. Mall of America, Macys Courtyard Sunday, February 19th 2:00 - 5:00 PM Meet Xavier Rhodes, Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders & Legends MATTERbox Cooking Demonstrations by CRAVE Chefs Join Minnesota Vikings [...]
A Night To Matter
From the unique venue of the Sun Country Airlines Cargo Hangar, Smack Shack's famous lobster rolls, and a virtual reality experience, to Darius Rucker breaking it down to Blackstreet's 'No Diggity', the 16th Annual ‘A [...]
Rock to Change The World
Rock N' Roll Hall of Famers KISS, #Rock2ChangeTheWorld with a rare unmasked performance, raising over 1 million in contributions to further the work of Matter and Opportunity International. The band who ignited the 80’s youth rock [...]
Kenya & Tanzania Insight Trip
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A Night to Matter
Thank you for making A Night to Matter such a success! On behalf of the entire Matter team, we want to say a big thank you to our entire community of supporters who attended, [...]