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Donation Center

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For over 40 years, Dakota Woodlands has focused on ending family homelessness in Dakota County. We will continue to provide housing, resources, encouragement, and educational services until every family has a place to call home.

Dakota Woodlands is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Thank you for your support!

Thank you for partnering with families on their journey to independence.

Your Gift Makes A Difference!

Make a gift online

Your gift directly supports services and programs provided to clients. Click the Donate Now button above to make your gift today!

Make a gift via mail

If you prefer to mail a check rather than give online, please print or write a cover letter and include it with your check.

Make a legacy gift

Legacy gifts make a significant impact on Dakota Woodlands' ability to provide critical programs and services for families experiencing homelessness today, and in the future. Consult your financial advisor or estate planning attorney when making the decision to give a legacy gift to Dakota Woodlands.

Quick Information

  • Organization Name: Dakota Woodlands, Inc.

  • Federal Tax ID: 41-1424653

  • Address: 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123

Workplace match

You may be able to double or triple your gift through a workplace match. Learn more about matching gifts through your company’s human resource department.

Give appreciated stock

There are tax advantages and your investment will immediately go to work to help end homelessness!

  • DTC: #0235

  • Firm Name: RBC Wealth Management

  • Account: 30538451

  • Name: Dakota Woodlands

  • Please request that your broker put the donor's name on the transfer.

Launch a fundraiser

Hosting a fundraiser on behalf of Dakota Woodlands is a helpful way to support our important programming.

Fundraising Ideas

Concert or variety show

Hosting a concert on behalf of Dakota Woodlands is a great way to support our important programming.

Coin drive

Fill a container like an aquarium or water cooler bottle with coins! Make it a fun competition between classrooms or business departments.

Neighborhood garage sale

Get your neighbors together and have a garage sale! Advertise that you are donating the cash proceeds to help alleviate homelessness.

Pledge drive

Collect pledges for a walk, swimming laps, bike ride or even how long you will sit in a tree!

Special privilege day

Collect a fee for the privilege of wearing a cap, shorts, or team logo clothing to work or school. Give a prime parking spot or go to the front of the line…whatever people cherish…charge a fee for charity!

Car wash

Motivate your family, club or troop to gather in a public parking spot and wash cars!

Dinner or concessions

Whether it is a small gathering at your home or a community event, food brings people together, and if it is for a larger cause, all the better!

Individual creativity

Be creative; Dakota Woodlands is here to support your ideas!

If you have any questions about making a gift, please reach out to Colleena Carlisle, Executive Director, at colleena@dakotawoodlands.org or 651-456-9110.

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