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Fundraise
In two minutes, you can set up an individual or team fundraising campaign! Whether you dedicate your birthday, run a marathon, or host a special event—there are countless ways you can rally your community to help change lives. Get Started.
Donate by check
Make checks payable to Urban Ventures. Unless specified, your donation will go towards general operating expenses. If you're donating in honor of someone or wish to sponsor a specific program or project, please write that in the memo of your check.
Donate stock
We're able to accept donations in the form of stock. This can be arranged from most brokerage accounts. Please contact donate@urbanventures.org in advance of the transfer so your stock donation can be easily tracked for tax purposes.
Planned giving
Include Urban Ventures in your estate plan and ensure our work to break the cycle of poverty is sustained for generations to come. For more information, please contact Andrew using the form below.
Buy products
Support Urban Ventures by purchasing our social enterprise products for your home or business. One hundred percent of profits are directly reinvested in our community programs. Shop Now.
Tax receipts are mailed within four to six weeks after your donation has been processed.
Andrew Lonsbury
VP of Advancement
612.545.9880
Get in touch
Ask Andrew a question or request more information. Fill out the form below and email andrewlonsbury@urbanventures.org to get started.
In-kind donation wish list
Sometimes, the littlest things make the biggest difference. Things like having pencils to do homework, a pair of cleats, or toys for kids to play with while their parents are in relationship class. This Wish List contains what our programs need most. We will gladly accept used items as long as they are in good condition. We kindly ask that you contact us before donating something that isn’t on this list.
ARTS AND EDUCATION
Pencils
Electric Pencil Sharpener
Clorox Wipes
Clipboards
Glue Sticks
Elementary-aged Books
Colored Pencils - boxes of 24
Pens - blue & black
Crayons
Washable Markers
Liquid Glue
Dry Erase Markers
Watercolor Paints
Construction Paper - various colors
SPORTS AND EQUIPMENT
Ping Pong Table
Dodgeball
Soccer Cleats
Basketball Shoes
Soccer Balls
Basketballs
Portable Soccer Goals
Disc Cones
Soccer Practice Vests
Jump Ropes
Bikes
Bike Locks
Rhino Skin Dodgeballs
Rubber Playground Balls
Indoor/Outdoor Volleyballs
Ball Bags
Frisbees
Large Duffle Bags
Sleeping Bags
Camping Lantern
TOYS AND GAMES
Preschool Toys
Games, especially:
- Rush Hour
- Traffic Jam Logic game
- Spot It
Book and Toy Organizers
PLEASE MAIL ITEMS TO:
Urban Ventures
Attn: Andrew Lonsbury
2924 Fourth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
If you wish to drop off an item in person, please arrange a drop-off time by calling Andrew at 612.545.9880.