Cargill, Inc.

Cargill and the Cargill Foundation’s dedication to organizations that have a meaningful impact across multiple areas has made them a valued partner of Greater Twin Cities United Way since 2001. 

Cargill employs people around the world and its purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way includes enriching the communities it is based in. We are grateful for their involvement in local philanthropic efforts and volunteering in the Twin Cities.

Cargill’s support with Action Day includes current, former and retired employees, which demonstrates not only the company’s belief in the impact of Greater Twin Cities United Way but also its commitment to enrich the communities they are in. Cargill’s multifaceted support of Greater Twin Cities United Way is making a difference in our community. We are grateful for their involvement in local philanthropic efforts and volunteering in the Twin Cities.

CHS

For the last 20 years, CHS has been a valued partner of Greater Twin Cities United Way. The CHS commitment to promoting change in our region, their trust in Greater Twin Cities United Way’s expertise and their desire to address the challenges no one can solve alone make them a true changemaker. 

Throughout our partnership, CHS has prioritized opportunities for employees to give and volunteer, a cornerstone of their values as a cooperative. Committing their corporate support to housing stability for many years, CHS has helped ensure thousands of people across our region can access housing stability services. 

In recent years, CHS has broadened the scope of their impact by directing funds to where they have the greatest influence. We are so proud of the CHS culture of volunteerism, and we are grateful for how their culture and generosity have made a positive change in our region. Tera Stoddard, program manager at CHS Foundation and CHS Community Giving, describes our partnership perfectly: “we work together for shared success and to strengthen our communities.”

Cummins Inc

Cummins Inc. has partnered with the Greater Twin Cities United Way for decades through employee volunteer engagement activities and workplace giving. Cummins participates in corporate matching gifts and hosts several special events in tandem with workplace giving to help engage and educate their employees about United Way’s work.  

Callie DeFranco, corporate responsibility leader at Cummins, shares what motivates Cummins’ dedication to our work: “We value Greater Twin Cities United Way’s deep expertise and experience and our aligned goals of a better community — both for today and for tomorrow. At Cummins, we believe a company is only as healthy as the communities where it operates, and Greater Twin Cities United Way has been a critical partner in supporting the Twin Cities community.”

We are fortunate to partner with Cummins. Their extraordinary commitment, demonstrated through their generosity and care for our community, makes them an invaluable partner.

3M

3M recognizes the need for sustained, community-led and local investment in the communities they call home. That’s why they’ve entrusted their work with Greater Twin Cities United Way, with a focus on the St. Paul eastside communities, where their offices are located. “We rely on United Way’s deep understanding of community needs and ability to convene a variety of local stakeholders with unique perspectives to inform our investment strategy,” said Michael Stroik, vice president of 3Mgives.

3M has invested in a strategic, multiyear partnership with Greater Twin Cities United Way because they trust our organization’s expertise and impact. Together, our partnership grows volunteer engagement, supports breakthrough, transformational change in our region and advocates for policies that help everyone in our state thrive. We are grateful to partner with 3M and proud of the impact we’ve made together.

The Toro Company

Our partnership with The Toro Company demonstrates corporate social responsibility that is driven by a desire to provide community impact while supporting meaningful engagement for their employees. The Toro Company understands that employees who have opportunities to support the communities they live and work in are more satisfied in their work. Marnie K. Wells, president of The Toro Company Foundation shares how our partnership “provides a sense of purpose beyond day-to-day tasks, as employees feel they are contributing to something bigger that benefits the community.”

The Toro Company recruits and retains employees that value working for a socially conscious employer. We are proud to be one of the organizations they partner with through volunteerism and corporate giving to help their employees engage in the Twin Cities community. They understand our commitment to meeting urgent needs and creating lasting change. Our partnership is making a difference for their employees and our region. We are refreshed and thankful for The Toro Company’s perspective and dedication to corporate responsibility, and glad their corporate offices call the Twin Cities home.

Xcel Energy Foundation

Xcel Energy’s long-standing partnership with Greater Twin Cities United Way reflects a shared commitment to building stronger, more vibrant communities. Through employee giving initiatives, volunteerism, and in-kind support, Xcel Energy helps advance critical work that addresses urgent needs and creates lasting change across the region. They also invest in impactful events like Action Day and Home for Good—providing energy-efficient light bulbs and essential supplies to families transitioning into stable housing.

With operations across eight states, Xcel Energy invests in the places their employees call home. By supporting our mission through workplace giving, board service, and volunteerism, they help create lasting change. We’re proud to partner with a company that leads with purpose and puts community at the heart of its work.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. & the Land O'Lakes Foundation

From its founding, Land O’Lakes has been rooted in a cooperative spirit founded on the belief that we’re stronger when we work together. At Land O’Lakes, community comes first, and everyone’s success is connected. These guiding principles have furthered their success as a company and made them a key community partner of Greater Twin Cities United Way and other United Ways across the country.

Land O’Lakes supports United Way nationally to help address evolving community needs and drive meaningful, lasting change. In the Twin Cities, this partnership engages Land O’Lakes employees through workplace giving and volunteerism, while corporate contributions strengthen our ability to respond to urgent local challenges. Together, we’re committed to building stronger communities — both locally and across the country.

U.S. Bank

Over the last few years, our work with U.S. Bank has been making an impression and demonstrating the power of corporate volunteer teams at Action Day. Every year, U.S. Bank employees volunteer in large numbers and everyone says, “did you see all the U.S. Bank folks?” They bring their teams to pack backpacks and support young learners in our region. Their presence shows what’s possible with people and organizations that are committed to their community.

U.S. Bank and the U.S. Bank Foundation support our efforts to meet urgent needs and create lasting change in our community through philanthropy and volunteerism. They volunteer their time, offer opportunities for employee giving, generously provide grants and match employee contributions to support our work. Their employees have served on our board of directors along with countless volunteer hours. U.S. Bank and the U.S. Bank Foundation’s commitment has made a difference in our work, and together, we’re creating a community where all people thrive.

Emerson

Emerson’s continued partnership with Greater Twin Cities United Way is a perfect demonstration of how shared impact can grow into committed engagement over time. Our partnership with Emerson started with workplace giving campaigns that grew into Emerson’s deep understanding of our work and a decision to be invested in and engaged with all our work. Their dedication to the work of Greater Twin Cities United Way is prioritizing philanthropy, volunteerism, and projects that serve under-resourced communities to magnify our shared impact.

We are thrilled that Emerson not only wants to meet our community’s most immediate needs but also wants to make a significant impact in the areas of early childhood education and supporting our youngest community members and their caregivers. Our partnership fosters strong connections, connects Emerson’s employees to what's happening in our community, and makes the work of Greater Twin Cities United Way possible.

Mortenson

Mortenson has been a long-time partner of Greater Twin Cities United Way through our shared commitment to community and people. Together, we focus on creating lasting, positive impacts for the people and places we serve. M.K. Racine, social responsibility manager at Mortenson, perfectly captures the impact we can make together: “Our impact is greater than one food packing event or one school supply drive; it is the collective action and nurturing space created with partners like the Greater Twin Cities United Way that builds impact beyond tangible action, helping our communities flourish.”

Mortenson exemplifies their company values of Service, Stewardship, and Teamwork through an impact-driven approach in their volunteer initiatives with us. From hygiene packs to backpacks, blanket making, and Flavors of Our Community, their confidence in our ability to further their impact in the communities that need it most is a tribute to the foundation of trust we’ve built throughout our 70-year partnership, and we are honored to make a meaningful local impact together.