True Friends Awarded $10 million for New Recreation Center

True Friends was recently awarded $10 million from the Minnesota State Legislature to support the construction of a new Recreation Center at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN.

“After more than 50 years of use, the current pool and gym can longer support the thousands of participants we serve every year,” said President and CEO John LeBlanc. “The new Recreation Center will provide enhanced accessible amenities for individuals of all abilities to continually improve the experiences we provide.”

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Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Challenge Grant

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation made a challenge grant offer of $150,000, matching dollar-for-dollar every capital donation and pledge True Friends receives for the Camp Courage Recreation Center Project. This challenge is very exciting and time-limited! To receive the grant, True Friends must raise $150,000 by December 31, 2023. Like other challenges of this type, the gift or pledge must be made to the Camp Courage Recreation Center Project on or before December 31, 2023. We are so grateful to Richard Schulze and the family foundation for their continued support of individuals with disabilities and the belief that anyone of any ability deserves the opportunity to have experiences and adventures in state-of-the-art facilities.

Searching For a Fun Part-Time Job?

We are seeking Team Building Facilitators who can lead groups of all ages through stimulating exercises and high/low challenge ropes courses.

This position offers a flexible schedule, making it an excellent opportunity for busy college students, retired individuals, and anyone else looking for a fun role with flexible hours and days.

Roles available near Annandale, MN and in Eden Prairie, MN. Share this with the loved ones in your life who you think would be interested!

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Conservation and Restoration at Camp Eden Wood

“John LeBlanc carries a handful of rooted garlic mustard plants as he directs the Central Middle School bus to park on a shady loop. Science teacher Jackie Campbell and her eighth graders disembark into a woodsy, rustic retreat from another era.” Read full article here.

Customers Round Up to Support True Friends

mn valley electric coop providing check to true friends outside berglund center

Thank you to the Minnesota Valley Electric Coop (MVEC), and their customers who've rounded up, for their incredible support of True Friends Camp Eden Wood. Through consistent donations totaling in $70,000, MVEC has funded several exterior updates, provided respite care support, and furnished Camp Eden Wood with all new hospital grade furniture. We are so grateful to MVEC and their customers who chooses to "Round Up" to support all we do at True Friends.

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