Andre & Friends MN

10/11/2026

💙 Help Support Andre & Friends! 💙
We are looking for donations to help put together baskets and gather items for an upcoming Silent Auction benefiting Andre & Friends! 🎁

We would greatly appreciate any support, whether it’s:
🎁 Donated items to create themed gift baskets🧺 Pre-made baskets ready for the auction
💵 Monetary donations to help purchase items for baskets

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and help support us and the work we are doing! ❤️

📅 Donation Deadline: Please have all donations in by the first week of November. The silent auction will take place the following week!

If you’re interested in donating or would like more information, please contact Carolynn Becker or Kirsten Mehr Becker directly. We are so grateful for the generosity and support of our community!

Thank you for helping us make this silent auction a success! 💙

07/07/2026

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Erika Vogel opened Shear Bellezza in Waite Park to provide a sensory-friendly salon experience for local families. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Shear Bellezza.

06/24/2026

Check it out!

06/01/2026

Hey Friends!!! Keep an eye on your email - a link to access the Friendship Ball Photo Album is being sent later today!

As always, Rule Creative Co did an incredible job capturing the day, the smiles, the happiness and the FRIENDSHIPS! We are so grateful to have Ms. Samantha's skillset along on our journey!

://www.facebook.com/bulletbob.sorkness was with us all night long, playing the tunes and kept everyone on the dance floor all.night.long! It was so great having Bullet Bob there with us!

We couldn't have done this incredible night without the incredible support from the Albany MN Lions Club, Papa Murphy's Pizza (St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Willmar locations) Bernick's, Shady’s Sunset Bay and all the private individual donors that helped contribute to the incredible evening.

We are so thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful community and are looking forward to growing and celebrating so many more happy moments with each of you.

Happy Monday 🪩

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start to summer - it is a day of remembrance, gratitude, and reflection for the sacrifices made by so many and the families who continue to carry that loss every day.

At Andre & Friends, we are especially grateful for the freedoms and opportunities that allow us to build welcoming communities where friendship, inclusion, and belonging can thrive.

Today, we remember. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/17/2026

Friendship Ball 2026.

THANK YOU to everyone joined us and filled the evening with Smiles. Laughs. Memories.

THANK YOU to all that made Friendship Ball possible. We are truly appreciative of your support to our organization and to the community.

Tons of pictures to come. 💃 🪩 🕺

05/09/2026

A huge thank you to the Albany Lion’s Club for their incredibly generous contribution to the 2026 Andre & Friends Friendship Ball💙✨

We are beyond grateful for your support of our organization, our mission, and the special needs community we are so proud to serve. Contributions like yours help us continue creating safe, welcoming, and fully inclusive experiences where friendships are celebrated, confidence grows, and everyone has a place to belong.

Your commitment to supporting the community does not go unnoticed, and we are truly honored to partner with organizations that believe in inclusion, connection, and making a difference for local families.

From all of us at Andre & Friends - thank you for helping make the Friendship Ball possible. We cannot wait to celebrate an unforgettable evening together! 💫

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If you’ve been thinking about attending but haven’t registered yet - now’s the time to sign up! Friendship Ball is next weekend and we’d love to have you join us!

details and RSVP at

05/04/2026

Andre & Friends Resource Roundup

As summer approaches, it’s time to start planning *all the things* and to help with that, we’ll pass on all the resources we come across in hopes that it makes your life a little easier.

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This week’s resource roundup spotlights
the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) offers free meals to kids and teens at various sites across the state. Here are some convenient ways to find a site near you:

- Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners ( https://hungerimpactpartners.org/) to your phone or device.
- Call the 211 Hotline:
- From a cell phone
- Greater Minnesota: 1-800-543-7709
- Call the Minnesota Food Help Line at 1-888-711-1151, available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Central Time).
- Texting Service:
- Text USDA to 914-342-7744.
- Spanish speakers, text Verano to 914-342-7744.

🌐https://hungerimpactpartners.org/

04/28/2026

Moms
🌸we appreciate all you do🌸

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fhg3mBBKd/
As we prepare for Mother’s Day, Family Voices of Minnesota will be uplifting and honoring moms over the next few weeks.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible moms and caregivers in your life—in whatever way feels meaningful to you. We KNOW the love and dedication moms give to their families, often unseen so we will be focusing on MOMS!
You can also honor a special mom in your life by making a donation to Family Voices of Minnesota in her name, helping us continue to support families across our community.
Please join us as we celebrate moms!