Fall 2014

Goodbye, Camp Season!

This summer we hosted nine weeks of camp and nearly 500 campers. It was another camp season full of fishing, canoeing, songs, cheers, face painting, bonfires and too many smiles to possibly count. We would like to thank everyone who helped make it possible - donors, partners, volunteers and staff - and we can't wait to do it all again next year.

All our camps and programs are made possible thanks to the financial generosity of our donors. Please consider making a donation today.

A Leader in Training, Anthony's Story

We may have hosted 500 campers, but we also welcomed dozens of volunteers, staff members, Leaders in Training and Junior Counselors. These selfless people also benefit from the transformative experience that is camp. Anthony is one such Leader in Training. Read his story, and learn more about the Leader in Training program, on our website.

Camp Expansion!

Camp True Colors, New York is now Camp True Colors, Northeast! This name change coincides with program staff actively recruiting campers for this important and unique camp from throughout the northeast United States, not just New York City. This lets us serve more youth in need of our program. Here's a fun picture from last month's session of Camp True Colors, Northeast!

Upcoming Events

Oct. 4: Peddle Paddle Camp, a Red Ribbon Ride. Go north for a good cause! Enjoy a bike ride, canoeing, good friends and good food all at the One Heartland Center and in support of the Red Ribbon Ride's eight partner organizations. Get details and register.

Oct. 12: AIDS Walk Wisconsin. For more than 20 years, pledges on behalf of AIDS Walk Wisconsin have supported a variety of organizations dedicated to fighting AIDS, including One Heartland. More than $11.1 million have been raised to support HIV outreach, care, treatment and prevention. To sign up for the One Heartland team, visit: www.aidswalkwis.org.

Dec. 11: Holiday in the Heartland 2014. Join us at the Loews Hotel in downtown Minneapolis for an evening of food, music and friends - all in support of One Heartland's camps and programs. More details soon!

Campfire Conversations

News: We recently elected three new board members, and we are pleased as punch to have them join us. Please help us welcome Janine Braman, Nicole Edward and Thomas Keller III.

Volunteer Opportunity: We always need volunteers for our Holiday in the Heartland gala. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Amy Olson at [email protected]. Dinner and good feelings are free!

Amazon Smile: Preparing to do some online holiday shopping? Shop through Amazon Smile and .5% of your purchase will be donated to One Heartland's camp and programs. Learn more at AmazonSmile.com.

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