Saturday, May 4, 2013
Every year, Eagan fire officials use donated junker vehicles for traffic accident training.
Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the city of Eagan. Do you have an old car to get rid of? The city needs junkers for Fire Department training. Each year, the Eagan Fire Department trains its 100+ volunteers in how to safely extract people from vehicles following a crash. These trainings are essential considering the department responds to approximately 150 vehicle accidents or fires each year. “This kind of training requires vehicles for crews to practice on,” says Pat Diloia, Assistant Fire Chief. “Sometimes local towing companies can supply cars, but we have an ongoing need.” Individuals interested in donating a vehicle can receive a tax credit. The department will provide a receipt for tax purposes and donated …
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Eagan Fire Safety Center
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Monday, December 17, 2012
People all over the world want to know how to help Sandy Hook families after Friday's horrifying mass shooting. The Newtown Patch has several ideas.
In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy at Sandy Hook School last week, people from all over the world have been expressing support and asking how they can help. That includes people in the Twin Cities, including Eagan. If you want to be notified via email of ways to provide comfort and support during this difficult time, please click on to this post from out sister Patch in Newtown, Connecticut; then in the comments section of that article say "I want to help." The Newtown Patch staff says: "Patch will continue to update this original article with ways to help—posting updates to the story as well as in the comments thread, triggering an email notification to commenters—and if you know of an organization or fundraiser providing …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
BabyLove, a local childbirth and parenting education studio, is running their second annual Bum and Belly Drive now through Dec. 16.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Editor's Note: The following is a press release from BabyLove MN. There are a lot of donations drives through the holiday season. It can be common to see toys, boots, and coat donation bins, but often times expecting and new moms are forgotten. BabyLove, a local childbirth and parenting education studio, is running their second annual Bum and Belly Drive now through December 16th. The Bum and Belly Drive accepts donations of maternity clothing, baby carriers, and cloth diapers. Last year, over 60 bags of clothing and items were collected for moms in need, and this year there is even more interest. Drop off sites are scattered throughout the …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Give to the Max Day is an annual opportunity for Minnesotans to donate to their favorite local, regional or statewide nonprofits.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Last year, 47,539 people donated roughly $13.6 million to 4,000 nonprofits statewide during Minnesota's "Give to the Max Day"—an annual fundraising day coordinated by GiveMN. Those are some big numbers, and Minnesotans will get another chance to beat that mark on Nov. 15 as Give to the Max Day rolls around once again. Launched in 2009, Give to the Max Day is an annual opportunity for Minnesotans to donate to their favorite local, regional or statewide nonprofits at GiveMN's website. The event, which is in its fourth year, challenges Minnesotans to raise as much money as possible for nonprofit organizations and schools in 24 hours. GiveMN, …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
The fire department uses old vehicles for firefighter training purposes.
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the city of Eagan. Got an old car to get rid of? The city needs junkers for Fire Department training. Each year, the Eagan Fire Department trains its 100+ volunteers in how to safely extract people from vehicles following a crash. These trainings are essential considering the department responds to approximately 150 vehicle accidents or fires each year. "This kind of training requires vehicles for crews to practice on," says Pat DiIoia, Assistant Fire Chief. "Sometimes local towing companies can supply cars, but we have an ongoing need." Individuals interested in donating a vehicle can …
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Eagan Fire Safety Center
1001 Station Trail Drive, Eagan, MN
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Friday, December 17, 2010
An unexpected project has helped at least 10 EHS families and counting.
The giving bug tends to be contagious during the holiday season, but for Eagan High School staff, it's something they've dedicated themselves to doing throughout the year. Faculty at Eagan High School has been collecting food, toiletries and money to give to families in need with students at the high school since September. "We have so many more families in need than ever before," said Michelle Lehmann, a counselor at Eagan High School. In September, Linda Albertson, the school's French teacher, was alerted to a student who was hungry and in need of food. She asked around if anyone could help the student. Within no time at all, her work space was crowded with bags and bags of groceries. "It's amazing. A lot of people have donated," Lehmann…
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Eagan Senior High School
4185 Braddock Trl, Eagan, MN
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Millions of dollars were donated to nonprofits and various organizations on Give to the Max Day Tuesday.
Organizations and charities all over Minnesota benefited from GiveMN's Give to the Max Day Nov. 16 and its message empowered thousands of people to donate this year. $10,041,021 was donated by 42,596 donors and $8 million was matched on Give to the Max Day. "My favorite part was at 10:24 p.m., when we crossed the mark of 40,000 donors. I was cautiously optimistic that we were going to meet the goal, but when it happened, I said, 'Minnesota, we did it!'" GiveMN's Executive Director Dana Nelson said. One change that took place this year was that GiveMN did not match the donations. However, according to Nelson, there was $400 million in matching funds available, which is up from last year. "There is still over $1 million available in …
Linda Fae Johnston Swierczek
11:03 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I think in honor of William and Kate's baby on the way we should have a virtual baby shower and donate! more ›