Working Together Produces Little Moments of Big Impact
This week's guest blog written by Joie Norby Lê, PhD, Co-Director of Education|Special Projects for Friends of the Lakota Nation, Inc. Oftentimes, the work we do would not be possible without the assistance of others. [...]
Our Global Village: Partnering with HOPE and CARE for Children in Liberia
They say it takes a village to raise a child. At MATTER we understand the concept of “village” well. In fact, we rely on it. It takes a village, oftentimes a global village, to nurture [...]
Calling All Companies! Compete In MATTERbox Madness 2020!
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 brings together some [...]
How Could YOU MATTER? UMN-TC Student Develops Inventory Solution
What happens when people know they matter and use their unique skills and expertise to make a difference in peoples’ lives? At MATTER recently, we learned the answer when a student from the University of [...]
IOHPA & MATTER: Fulfilling Dreams to Improve Healthcare in Ethiopia
“The nurses have been asking for more birthing beds for the last ten years. The few they have are old and rusty, which can cause disease for the mothers and babies. I saw two pregnant women on a delivery [...]
Collaborating Helps Community Causes Come To Life!
It was the first Saturday in December when nearly forty volunteers from St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie gathered at MATTER to kick-off their first annual Holiday Giving Program. Designed as an outreach to [...]
Helping Kickstart Your Big Ideas To Change The World!
What happens when people believe they matter? What happens when people realize they have what it takes to make this world a better place? At MATTER, we know first-hand the power of people who believe they have a unique [...]
Innovation Hub: Learning Leads To Opportunity
“School is more fun and I look forward to it now!” Tristan Harris is a sixth-grader at Victoria Falls Primary School in Zimbabwe. At eleven years old, attending school had become routine and boring. When the MATTER [...]
MATTER Pro: Helping Athletes Activate Purpose
“Sport has the power to change the world.” Nelson Mandala Athletes today carry the stature of celebrity. And like celebrities, their public influence and huge fan base puts them in a unique position to make a significant impact in [...]
YOU MATTER…And Can Change The World!
YOU MATTER. Two simple words that come together to form a powerful statement. At MATTER, this is not a mere tagline. It’s the guiding principle by which we work with and serve others. When people believe they [...]