Monthly Newsletter - August 2025

Tail Waggin' Dinner Tickets Now On Sale

Join us at the Radisson Blu on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as we proudly highlight our Service Dog Program for veterans and first responders with service-related PTSD.

Date: Saturday, September 20

Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Radisson Blu - MOA - 2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

Pricing:

In-Person - $140/adult, $60/current volunteer, $50/Graduate, or a table of 10 for $1,200.

Note - $60 is tax-deductible. Valet parking is included. The ticket price for guests of volunteers or Graduates is $140.

Activities and Schedule:

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Reception

Enjoy a reception with a cash bar, a silent auction, butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, games, raffles, and time to connect with our community and assistance dogs.

6:45 PM - Dinner and Program

Join us for a night of heroes as we celebrate the program that pairs life-changing service dogs with Veterans and first responders living with service-related PTSD. Hear from a Helping Paws program founder along with a veteran partnered with one of our service dogs, and enjoy an inspiring evening that honors service, showcases impact, and celebrates the healing power of service dogs.

Plan Your Night!

Valet is included with your ticket—just drive up and the Blu will take care of the rest. Special room rates are also available if you'd like to spend the night at the Radisson Blu. Reserve a room before August 20 to receive a Helping Paws TWD discount! Click Here

Contribute To Our Silent Auction

We’re especially looking for unique experiences and high-value items that make guests say “wow.” Do you have:

• Access to a cozy cabin or vacation home?
• Connections to concerts, sports events, or theater tickets?
• A gift card, basket, or item from your business you’d love to donate?

Your generosity directly supports our mission of placing expertly trained assistance dogs with people who need them. To donate an item or experience, fill out this quick form: onecau.se/_b4mhn1



Please note: We may group your item with others or reserve it for a future event to ensure the greatest impact for Helping Paws.

More Information:

For questions about registration or additional information, visit onecau.se/twd2025, click the button, or contact Events Manager Luis Ventura at lventura@helpingpaws.org or 952-988-9359 x110.

Dog Days Of Summer

Helping Paws Day at Davanni's

Date: Tuesday, August 19

Time: All Day and Night!

Location: Every Davanni's Location

Enjoy your favorite meal while supporting Helping Paws—Davanni’s is donating 10% of your order on Helping Paws Day in celebration of 10 years of partnership! Valid for Dine-In, Takeout, and Curbside only. Plus, you can donate all month long as part of the checkout process when you order online.

Helping Paws assistance dogs-in-training will be visiting multiple locations—stop by and say hello!

Helping Paws Joins The St. Paul Saints

Date: Sunday, August 24

Time: 2:07 - 5:30 PM

Location: CHS Field

360 N Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101

We're joining the Saints for their Dog Day Celebration! Special ticket packages can be purchased by clicking here and include:

• A sleek Saints-themed waste bag dispenser, with a built-in flashlight.
• Feel good knowing that a $5 donation goes directly to Helping Paws with each package purchased.
• Top off your look with a Saints hat.

Meet New Staff Members!

Andy Johnson - Email

Community Outreach Coordinator and Volunteer Recruiter.

Katie Morris - Email

Donor Associate

Noah Rothschild - Email

In-House Assistance Dog Trainer

Holiday Gas Station

Here are a few of the Helping Paws dogs who stopped by our recent fundraiser at the Holiday Gas Station in Plymouth. We had such a fun time connecting with the community and sharing more about our mission. The BBQ was delicious, and every bite helped support future assistance dogs in training!