SOAR MN

SOAR MN Partnering with schools and communities to support youth mental health, promote wellness, and ensure every young person feels seen, safe, and supported.

Established in 2016 in the Twin Cities to support the promotion of child and family health and wellness through the provision of grants for mental health.

08/28/2026

We are honored to have Natalia Yurecko as our Never Walk Alone Grand Marshal!

Natalia is Miss Minnesota's Teen 2026, a mental health advocate, classical pianist, and AP Scholar from Minnetonka High School. At age seven, Natalia was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), an experience that inspired her to transform her own story into a mission of helping others.

Through her community service initiative, Obtaining Confidence Daily, Natalia partners with schools, legislators, and nonprofit organizations to increase mental health awareness, expand access to resources, and reduce stigma. She has helped raise more than $300,000 for mental health organizations, while advocating for increased school mental health supports across Minnesota.

Natalia is the lead author of Through Her Eyes: Understanding Anxiety, OCD, and the Truth That You Are Not Broken, a book written to help young people and families feel seen, understood, and hopeful. She is passionate about building communities where every young person knows that they are not broken and feels that they belong.

As Miss Minnesota's Teen, Natalia is honored to use her voice to remind others that they are never alone and that asking for help is a sign of strength.

Register today for this all ages community walk to join us in support of youth mental health: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001hTUNfIAO/events/vevt:f6f30b13-1aa4-4c78-bf79-845d8313a18f/home/story

08/26/2026

Never Walk Alone | Saturday October 10th, 2026 | 9am | TCO Viking Lakes | Eagan, MN

​Join us on October 10th for Never Walk Alone, an all-ages, all-abilities, and pet-friendly* community walk benefiting SOAR and supporting mental health programs in Minnesota schools. Together, we will create a powerful Sea of Green as participants, families, friends, and furry companions wear green in support of mental health awareness and walk side-by-side to show that no one facing mental health challenges should ever feel alone.

The event will take place at the beautiful Viking Lakes campus, where participants will enjoy a 1 mile paved walk around the Viking Lakes trail before finishing on the TCO Stadium practice field. Whether you walk, roll, stroll, or cheer from the sidelines, everyone is welcome. Funds raised through Never Walk Alone will support SOAR's mission by providing grants to Minnesota schools that strengthen and expand student mental health programs and resources.

​This inspiring community event will feature:

- Peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities
- Silent auction
- Local vendors and community resource tents
- And much more!

Sponsorships and tickets can be found here: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001hTUNfIAO/events/vevt:f6f30b13-1aa4-4c78-bf79-845d8313a18f/home/story

📣 Gallop for Good UpdateAfter careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone Gallop for Good until...
08/10/2026

📣 Gallop for Good Update

After careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone Gallop for Good until May 2027.

While we’re disappointed that we won’t be gathering this August, we believe moving the event to May will give more people the opportunity to join us, more time to plan, and ultimately allow us to create the kind of event and impact we know Gallop for Good can have.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who registered, supported, shared, sponsored, and believed in this event. 💜 Your support means so much to SOAR and to the young people and communities we serve.

If you registered for the August event, we will be processing refunds for your purchase.

We hope you’ll save the date and join us in May 2027 as we come together to Gallop for Good — bigger, stronger, and with an even greater impact. 🐎💚

Thank you for your understanding, your support, and for believing in our mission.

Today, we are filled with gratitude!A heartfelt thank you to the Joe Slavin Memorial Foundation, the Maschka family, and...
07/29/2026

Today, we are filled with gratitude!

A heartfelt thank you to the Joe Slavin Memorial Foundation, the Maschka family, and the Foss/Kohner family for their incredible generosity. Together, they have donated $4,000 to support SOAR's mission of expanding access to youth mental health resources and creating communities where every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered.

We are especially grateful that they chose to honor Joe Slavin's memory by sharing his story and creating a legacy that will continue to make a difference in the lives of others. We are also deeply thankful to Bella for courageously sharing her own mental health journey. Stories like Joe's and Bella's remind us why these conversations matter and why continuing to invest in mental health support is so important.

Their generosity will help SOAR provide funding for evidence-based mental health programs, training, and resources that equip schools and community organizations to better support the mental health and well-being of young people across Minnesota.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping turn hope into action. Together, we are creating lasting change—one story, one student, and one community at a time. 💙💚 💜

06/29/2026

Exciting News!

As we celebrate 10 years of impact, PrairieCare Fund is becoming SOAR - Supporting Opportunities for Access & Resilience.

While our name is changing, our mission is not.

We will continue partnering with schools across Minnesota with grants to support mental health programs that help students and staff thrive.

This transition marks an exciting new chapter as we move forward independently from PrairieCare while building on a decade of meaningful impact.

We are deeply grateful to PrairieCare for their partnership and belief in our mission. Their support helped strengthen school communities across our state.

As SOAR, we’re energized for the future and more committed than ever to expanding access, creating opportunities, and fostering resilience in Minnesota schools.

Join us as we soar into our next decade. New website and social media updates coming soon, stay tuned!

For 10 years, we’ve supported mental health and well‑being in schools across Minnesota. And soon, we take our next step....
06/25/2026

For 10 years, we’ve supported mental health and well‑being in schools across Minnesota. And soon, we take our next step. A new chapter is taking flight and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Stay tuned. Big news landing soon.

05/21/2026

For 10 years, the PrairieCare Fund has believed in one powerful idea: when we invest in mental health, we invest in the future of our communities. Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate a decade of impact across Minnesota schools.

Through the generosity of our donors, partners, and supporters, the PrairieCare Fund has granted more than $1.7 million to support school-based mental health programs and initiatives — helping reach over 100,000 students and staff throughout Minnesota.

These grants have helped schools create safe spaces, expand mental health resources, build resilience, reduce stigma, and ensure students and educators have the support they need to thrive.

This milestone is about more than numbers. It’s about the student who felt seen. The educator who gained tools to support struggling youth. The school community that learned healing and connection matter.

None of this would be possible without the incredible people who have supported our mission over the last 10 years. Thank you for believing that mental health support should be accessible, proactive, and rooted in community.

As we look toward the next decade, the need continues to grow — and so does our commitment to supporting Minnesota schools and the young people they serve.

If you believe every student deserves access to mental health support, we invite you to celebrate our 10-year anniversary with a gift today. Together, we can continue creating healthier schools, stronger communities, and brighter futures.

Donate today and help us continue this life-changing work.

https://www.prairiecarefund.org/donate-now.html

We are incredibly grateful to EVEREVE for hosting such a powerful and meaningful fundraiser on April 28th. Through your ...
04/30/2026

We are incredibly grateful to EVEREVE for hosting such a powerful and meaningful fundraiser on April 28th. Through your generosity, 15% of all shopper proceeds were donated back to PrairieCare Fund, directly supporting important mental health initiatives and making a lasting impact in our community.

A special and heartfelt thank you to our dedicated board member, Barbara, for bringing this event to life through her leadership and commitment. We are also so thankful to Natalia — the crowned Miss River Valley Teen Queen and proud self-proclaimed OCD Queen — for attending, sharing her story, and helping raise awareness in such an authentic and inspiring way.

We are truly inspired by this partnership and already look forward to coming together again this Fall for another incredible event.

REMINDER! Join us tomorrow April 28th, we’re partnering with women’s clothing store Evereve in Edina for a special shopp...
04/27/2026

REMINDER!

Join us tomorrow April 28th, we’re partnering with women’s clothing store Evereve in Edina for a special shopping event. Guests can shop all day during store hours (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM), with sips and snacks provided from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Bonus - They are having a HUGE sale too - savings, new clothes, and supporting a good cause! Just tell them you are a guest of PrairieCare Fund!

Event Details:
Evereve – Edina
3906-8 W 50th St, Edina, MN 55424
April 28 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sips & snacks: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Here’s the scoop:

During our event, 15% of every purchase will be donated directly to the PrairieCare Fund, supporting critical mental health services for children and adolescents in our community.

We’d love for you to join us—and even better, bring a friend (or two)! Help us spread the word to your friends, family, and coworkers. The more people who shop, the bigger the impact we can make together.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to:

- Find something special for your mom
- Treat yourself to a wardrobe refresh
- Or enjoy a fun shopping outing together

It’s truly a win-win—you get something new you’ll love, while also supporting an incredibly important cause.

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5500 94th Avenue N
Brooklyn Park, MN
55443

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(763) 762-8881

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