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MATTER In the News

MATTER 360 Doubles Impact, Repurposing 3.3 Million Pounds of Medical Surplus in 2021
Source: MATTER Press Release, March 18, 2022

Allina Health sending supplies to Ukraine
Source: KMSP Fox 9, March 10, 2022

Minnesotans organize donation drives, fundraisers to help Ukraine
Source: KARE-11, March 10, 2022

Minnesotans are doing what they can to help those suffering in Ukraine
Source: 830 WCCO, March 10, 2022

MN Nonprofit Sending Truckload of Supplies to Kentucky after Deadly Tornados
Source: KARE-11, December 21, 2021

Land O’Lakes Celebrates 100th Anniversary By Helping KSTP Feed Minnesota 
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, August 30, 2021

Feeding Minnesota: Ex-Vikings Wide Receiver Dedicates Post-NFL Life to Making Sure Kids are Healthy, Happy
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, August 27, 2021

Feeding Minnesota: Why MATTER matters 
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, June 18, 2021

Bayat-MATTER Innovation Hub, Powered by Jamf, Opens in Afghanistan  
Source: Jamf Press Release, June 8, 2021

MATTERbox Initiative Helping To Feed Kids, Promote Fitness 
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, June 5, 2021

MATTER’S Virtual MATTERbox Madness Event Packs Nearly 12,000 Healthy Meals for Kids
Source: MATTER Press Release, April 9, 2021

MATTER Development Director Aims To Expand Nonprofit Reach Nationally
Source: Star Tribune, February 21, 2021

MATTER’s 360 Initiative (Re) Purposes 1.5 Million Pounds of Medical Surplus in 2020
Source: 24 x 7 – February 19, 2021

MATTER Board of Directors Elects Amanda Escen as Chair
Source: MATTER Press Release, February 17, 2021

Tami Hedrick Joins MATTER as National Development Director 
Source: MATTER Press Release, January 13, 2021

MATTER offers chance to give back this holiday season from the comfort of your own home 
Source: KARE-11, December 16, 2020

MATTER Is Making An Impact: A Local Non-Profit Helps Locally & Globally
Source: Minneapolis Lakes – November 2020

To Dispose or Not to Dispose? That Is the Medical Equipment Question. 
Source: 24 x 7 – September 22, 2020

For The Record With Quenton Marty, President, MATTER
Source: Medical Alley Association – August 17, 2020

MATTER’s 360° Initiative (Re) Purposes Medical Supplies & Equipment for Good
Source: MATTER Press Release – PRNewswire, July 8, 2020

Wolves/Lynx Partner with MATTER to Make Meal Kits for South Minneapolis Community Center
Source: 5 Eyewitness News, June 11, 2020

How Timberwolves Want To Lead Fight Against Racial Inequality After George Floyd’s Death
Source: USA TODAY, June 11, 2020

MATTER Announces Acceptance of Cryptocurrency Donations
Source: MATTER Press Release, May 20, 2020

MATTER Helps Provide Healthcare Workers With Protective Equipment
Source: KSTP-TV – 5 Eyewitness News, May 10, 2020

Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Ryan Saunders Donates To Assist The Twin Cities Community 
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves, April 2, 2020

Coronavirus in Minnesota: Twin Cities Boys and Girls Clubs Launch Expanded Meals Program
Source: WCCO – Channel 4, March 31, 2020

NGA Holds Rewarding Volunteer Event in Partnership with MATTER at 2020 NGA Show
Source: National Grocers Association Press Release, February 24, 2020

Gorgui Dieng of T-Wolves Funding Massive Aid Project in Senegal
Source: Forbes, December 16, 2019

MATTER Announces Launch of MATTER Pro: Purpose Agency Empowers Athletes to Activate their Community Impact
Source: MATTER Press Release, December 16, 2019

NGA Show to Hold Volunteer Event in Partnership with MATTERbox Program
Source: National Grocers Association/PerishableNews.com, December 3, 2019

NBA Celebrates Gorgui Dieng’s Charity Work in Native Senegal
Source: CNN, November 15, 2019

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Gorgui Dieng Receives Offseason NBA Cares Community Assist Award Presented by Kaiser Permanente 
Source: Press Release, November 8, 2019

It’s Always Been About Giving Back For Gorgui Dieng
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves, November 8, 2019

Pack Gives Back Announces 15 Grant Recipients for the 2019-20 Timberwolves Season, Plus Opportunties for Local Non-Profits 
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves PR, November 4, 2019

Wolves’ Gorgui Dieng Creates His Legacy Through Senegal Charity Work 
Source: mprnews.org, October 23, 2019

MATTER Partnering with Thielen Foundation as Part of Brooklyn Center High School Initiative 
Source: Thielen Foundation Press Release, September 10, 2019

Lynx’s Danielle Robinson receives June WNBA Cares Community Assist Award
Source: NBA Communications, July 23, 2019

Summer Harvest For Kids: MATTERbox Madness Allows Businesses To Compete For A Good Cause
Source: KSTP, May 9, 2019

Timberwolves, Lynx Promote Health and Fitness for Children
Source: Twin Cities Pioneer Press, April 23, 2019

Allen Hospital Donating Medical Supplies To Third World Countries
Source: KWWL 7, April 8, 2019

Timberwolves Center Gorgui Dieng’s Work Provides Jobs, Reasons to Dream in Senegal
Source: Star Tribune, April 3, 2019

Wolves’ Forward Gorgui Dieng Doubles as Humanitarian for His Native Senegal
Source: FOX 9, March 29, 2019

Chartwells Higher Education Participates in One Million Acts of Good Volunteer Campaign
Source: Chartwells Higher Education, March 29, 2019

One Million Acts of Good Being Carried Out Nationwide
Source: WBRE/WYOU, March 27, 2019

MATTER and General Mills Foodservice Grow Annual Volunteer Event with College Campuses to Improve Health of Communities
Source: MATTER Press Release, March 13, 2019

Gorgui Dieng Foundation & MATTER Team Up on Event to Continue Work in Senegal
Source: MATTER Press Release, March 6, 2019

MATTER Board of Directors Elects Chipo Mtasa as a Director
Source: MATTER Press Release, March 5, 2019

Fantasy Sports Trade Association and FanDuel Partner with MATTER to Bring Purpose to Industry
Source: MATTER Press Release, February 27, 2019

Hy-Vee Launches Initiative Against Childhood Obesity in the Twin Cities (MATTERbox)
Source: Grocery Business, February 20, 2019

Timberwolves Join with MATTER, Hy-Vee to Bring Awareness to Childhood Obesity
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves / Hy-Vee / MATTER Press Release, February 15, 2019

Medical Equipment & Supplies Receive New Life Around World
Source: UnityPoint Health, January 8, 2019

Timberwolves’ Gorgui Dieng Aims To Help All Back Home In Senegal
Source: CloseUp 360, December 27, 2018

Wolves’ Gorgui Dieng Seeks To Help Both On And Off Court
Source: Fox Sports North, November 9, 2018

Jamf Kicks Off 2018 Jamf Nation User Conference (Innovation Hub for Zimbabwe) 
Source: Jamf Press Release, October 23, 2018

BAR Driver Development Brings Awareness to MATTER for the F4 U.S. Finale
Source: BAR Driver Development Press Release, October 18, 2018

MATTER Exceeds Goal of Expanding Access to Health for 10 Million People Worldwide; Announces Three New Strategic Initiatives
Source: MATTER Press Release, October 16, 2018

MATTER Board of Directors Elects Casey Carl as Chair
Source: MATTER Press Release, September 5, 2018

Engaging the Next Generation in Corporate Social Responsibility
Source: H.B. Fuller – GlueTalk Blog, August 16, 2018

‘MATTERbox Madness’ Packs 10K Healthy Meals for Summer Youth Programs
Source: Grocery Business, June 27, 2018

Summer Harvest Campaign Raises $282K to Benefit Half a Million Kids
Source: KSTP-TV/5 Eyewitness News, June 15, 2018

St. Louis Park Businesses Team Up with Local Nonprofit
Source: KSTP-TV/5 Eyewitness News, June 15, 2018

MATTER Partners with Little Earth in Improving Kids’ Health 
Source: KSTP-TV/5 Eyewitness News, June 11, 2018

MATTER, Cub Help Educate Diabetes Patients
Source: KSTP-TV/5 Eyewitness News, June 6, 2018

MATTER Partners with Cheerios™ to Launch Major Volunteer Event on 50 College Campuses Across 26 States to Improve the Health of Communities  Source: MATTER Press Release – PRWeb, February 21, 2018

What Our Supporters Say

“I have supported MATTER for many years. I would encourage you to look at MATTER and the amazing work they do all over the globe. Make a donation to them today!” – Gene Simmons, KISS

“This is one of my favorite charity organizations. They do such amazing work throughout the world.” – Don Felder, Guitarist, Four Time Grammy Award Winner

“With a vision to help people live healthy lives next door and around the world, MATTER is the perfect partner for Jamf. MATTER’s enthusiasm for the Innovation Hub, coupled with their experience working across the globe, equips us with the expertise needed to offer a quality technology-enabled education to anyone, anywhere.” – Dean Hager, CEO, Jamf

“We couldn’t be more delighted to partner with MATTER and our brands, Cheerios, Nature Valley and Laräbar as part of the Cheerios™ Good Goes Round Campaign, to feed those in need in more than 50 communities nationwide. This partnership so closely ties to our philanthropic focus areas of strengthening hometown communities and ending hunger.” – Mary Jane Laird, Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer; President, General Mills Foundation

“You never know the power of a MATTERbox and how it could be the difference to turn someone’s life around.”  – Kevin Warren, Commissioner of the Big Ten Athletic Conference and Former COO, Minnesota Vikings