A Fresh Start

10/19/2026

🍦 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🍦

Make plans to stop by Dairy Queen on Adams Street tonight from 4–8 PM and support A Fresh Start!

20% of all pre-tax sales will be donated to A Fresh Start — whether you’re grabbing dinner, dessert, or both. 😋

📍 Dairy Queen
2001 Adams St., Mankato
⏰ 4–8 PM

Don’t forget to give your receipt to Dairy Queen staff so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser!

They’ll also be accepting cash donations for A Fresh Start.

Help us spread the word — tag your dinner buddy and share this post! 💙

10/19/2026

🍦 DQ FUNDRAISER FOR A FRESH START! 🍦

Skip cooking dinner and treat yourself while supporting A Fresh Start tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow- Monday, October 19th from 4–8 PM at DQ Mankato - Adams Street , 2001 Adams St. in Mankato.

20% of all sales before tax will be donated to A Fresh Start!

⭐ IMPORTANT: After you order, please give your receipt to the Dairy Queen staff so your purchase can be counted toward the fundraiser.

They will also be accepting cash donations for A Fresh Start during the event.

Grab dinner, a Blizzard, or both and help us continue furnishing homes and supporting individuals and families emerging from homelessness.

Please share and help us spread the word!

10/14/2026

$7,940 raised. $37,060 still to go. And every gift gets us closer.

Our Together We Will campaign has now reached nearly 18% of our $45,000 goal.
That number represents more than dollars. It represents a community choosing to stand behind a mission that helps people emerging from homelessness turn empty spaces into homes.

We have made progress, but we still have a long way to go before December 31.
If A Fresh Start has touched you, your family, someone you know, or simply represents the kind of community you want to live in, this is the time to help us keep moving forward.

Every $5. Every $25. Every $100. Every share. It all matters.

💙 Give through Zeffy:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-20161

🧡 Venmo:

✉️ Mail a check to:
A Fresh Start
1420 N. Riverfront Dr., Suite 102
Mankato, MN 56001

You can also stop in during our donor hours to give in person.

Together, we will.

10/11/2026

🍦 DQ FUNDRAISER FOR A FRESH START! 🍦

Skip cooking dinner and treat yourself while supporting A Fresh Start!

Join us on Monday, October 19th from 4–8 PM at DQ Mankato - Adams Street , 2001 Adams St. in Mankato.

20% of all sales before tax will be donated to A Fresh Start!

⭐ IMPORTANT: After you order, please give your receipt to the Dairy Queen staff so your purchase can be counted toward the fundraiser.

They will also be accepting cash donations for A Fresh Start during the event.

Grab dinner, a Blizzard, or both and help us continue furnishing homes and supporting individuals and families emerging from homelessness.

Please share and help us spread the word!

10/10/2026

Way to go Federated Insurance! Thank you for supporting our community!

Teaming up has a way of adding up to something remarkable 👏

This year, our employees and Federated's corporate gift raised an incredible $461,000 for United Way, showing what Teaming Up for the Community can accomplish. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. Your generosity is creating meaningful impact across the country.

Read the full story: http://fmic.us/GAAA50ZV5Ck

10/09/2026

📖 Chapter 9 of 22 – A Gift That Keeps Giving

Consistent support helps us plan ahead and continue showing up for the individuals and families who need A Fresh Start.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce Zeffy, our new way to give! Through Zeffy, you can make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly, quarterly, or yearly donation—and 100% of your donation goes to A Fresh Start.

A small monthly gift may not feel like much on its own, but month after month, those gifts create dependable support and lasting impact.

Give through Zeffy:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-20161

Venmo:

Together We Will.

10/03/2026

🎄 SAVE THE DATE! 🎄

A Fresh Start’s Holiday Pop-Up Sale Fundraiser is coming back this November!

Join us November 6 & 7, 2026 at Messiah Lutheran Church for two days of holiday shopping, festive finds, and a fun way to support A Fresh Start.

Every purchase helps support our mission of helping individuals and families emerging from homelessness turn an empty space into a place that feels like home.

More details are coming soon, including sale hours and a peek at what you’ll find!
For now, mark your calendars, invite a friend, and help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🎄

November 6 & 7th @ Messiah Lutheran Church
We can’t wait to see you there! ❤

10/02/2026

Consider giving (Venmo- ).

10/01/2026

📖 Chapter 8 of 22 – Every Gift Matters

You don’t have to give a lot to make a difference.

Every $5, $10, $25, or $50 gift adds up and every donation helps A Fresh Start continue providing furniture and household essentials to people beginning again.

Every gift matters. Every donor is part of the story.

Together We Will.
Donate Today:
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b84542e21
Venmo: