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MNTC Non-profit of the Night|Timberwolves Game

January 23rd, 2012

Minnesota Teen Challenge is honored to be the non-profit of the night on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks game at 7 p.m. where fans will preview a Minnesota Teen Challenge commercial on the big screen! Stop by our information table that night to learn more about the programs we offer!

Recap of MNTC Christmas Concert

January 4th, 2012

The 4th Annual Minnesota Teen Challenge Christmas Concert was a smashing success! There were over 5,000 people in attendance for our two shows, more than 350 Teen Challenge residents singing in the choir, Grace Church‘s orchestra and special guest Mac Powell from Third Day to top off the night with some great Christmas music. Powerful testimonies were shared and a message of hope was given. This was an amazing family event with hopes that next year will be even more powerful.  A special thanks to Grace Church for their hospitality and the support of their amazing staff!  We hope you will join us again next year!

MN Teen Challenge Christmas Concert- Featuring Mac Powell from Third Day

November 7th, 2011

Please join us on Sunday, December 18, 2011 for our 4th Annual Christmas Concert to be held at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN. The Minnesota Teen Challenge choir will share testimonies and perform songs along with special guest Mac Powell from Third Day.

Last year, the Christmas concert sold out, so this year we will be having two concerts. Concert start times on Sunday, December 18th are 4:00pm and 7:00pm. (doors open 45 minutes prior to each show)

Advanced Sale Ticket Prices
$10 General Admission (Main level sections 111-115, Terrace, and Balcony)
$20 VIP limited seating (Main level sections 101, 102, 103, 104) price includes MnTC gift
Door Sales: $15 General Admission (if available)

For more information, please visit www.mntc.org/christmas.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!

To Order Tickets by Mail: mail your check to – Minnesota Teen Challenge, attn: Christmas Concert Tickets, 1619 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

What’s Your Number? | Willmar Banquet

October 20th, 2011

70% of inmates test positive for drugs at the time of their arrest.

By the time they graduate, over 1/2 of all high school students have used illegal drugs.

Addicts are 6x more likely to attempt suicide.

Teen Challenge is helping to change those numbers.

Come hear stories of hope, of those who have found freedom from addiction.

If you live in or near Willmar, MN, please join us for our Willmar Banquet and Silent Auction on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center.  Silent Auction starts at 6:00pm, Dinner and program start at 7:00pm. We will have special guest speaker Pastor Rich Scherber, Executive Director of Minnesota Teen Challenge. Tickets are $50 each or $400 for a table of 8.

To register for this event, CLICK HERE!

2nd Annual Walk for Hope Recap

October 11th, 2011

Almost 1,500 people came out for our 2nd Annual Walk for Hope.  There was close to $80,000 raised to benefit Minnesota Teen Challenge! A special thanks to our sponsors, Leah McLean from KSTP and Senator Amy Klobuchar for helping make the walk a smashing success.

Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day!

The individual winners:

$2,255 – Anonymous

$2,140 – Wendy Lowry

$1,770 – Dale Lauwagie

The Team winners:

$2,275 – Son Seekers, Team Captain – Darcy Ciatti

$2,000 – Team Hawkeyes, Team Captain – Heather Weaton

$1,125 – The Forgiven, Team Captain – Tracy Fuller

To view pictures from the event, click here!

Teen Challenge Mankato Gala

September 23rd, 2011

Mankato and the surroundings communities in Southern Minnesota came to support Minnesota Teen Challenge on Thursday, September 8th at the Verizon Wireless Center for our 3rd annual Mankato Gala.  The gala was hosted by radio personality Beth Crosby of KJLY Radio in Mankato, and special guest  Sheila Raye Charles shared her story of redemption and musical talent, leading the choir in a inspiring rendition of “America, the Beautiful”.  It was a beautiful night of singing and testimonies and the 2011 Gala DVD What’s Your Number was shown.

Many businesses participated in the silent auction this year. There was a match given by a private donor, and that match was met!

A $2,500 Hawaii vacation package was donated by a private donor and raffle tickets were purchased before the event and the winner was drawn the night of the gala. The winners of the trip were Mark & Vicki Coughlin from Hugo, MN.

MN State Fair exhibit

September 16th, 2011

The Minnesota State Fair was a wonderful opportunity for the public and Minnesota Teen Challenge to hear and learn from each other.

People at the great Minnesota get together stopped by our booth in the Education Building to get information about Teen Challenge and the programs we offer, learn more about our prevention program Know The Truth, and sign up to win the 46″ flat screen TV that we gave away.  1,200 people requested information and 1000’s more asked questions and took brochures.

There were almost 5,000 entries to win the flat screen TV and the winner of the drawing was Carol Lux of White Bear Lake.

Minnesota Teen Challenge also received a certificate for Exceptional Booth of the Year in the Education Building! We are very excited to be a part of the Minnesota State Fair again next year!

Sole Project- Schuler Shoes benefitting MN Teen Challenge

September 2nd, 2011

Minnesota Teen Challenge is partnering with Schuler Shoes for their Sole Project, which supports local charities to care  for individuals in our community. You can purchase $50 gift cards for only $25 on September 14th and the proceeds will go directly to Minnesota Teen Challenge! These gift cards WILL go fast! You can purchase them ONLINE ONLY (on September 14th) at http://schulershoes.com/soleprojectgiftcards

Soles4Souls and Minnesota Teen Challenge

August 30th, 2011

Minnesota Teen Challenge is partnering with Schuler Shoes for Soles4Souls, a charity that donates shoes to adults and children in need. We will have bins to collect your gently used shoes for them at our 2nd Annual Walk for Hope. Bring your walking shoes, shoes you’d like to donate, and make a difference for Soles4Souls and Minnesota Teen Challenge!

Charities Review Council- Teen Challenge

August 19th, 2011

The Charities Review Council is now only going to showcase non-profits that have met all standards and criteria as a way to promote “Trustworthy” non-profits.  Minnesota Teen Challenge has met all confidence standards!  This is a great honor that shows that our donor’s dollars are spent wisely for  the benefit of those we serve.

There are many ways you can get involved and help benefit the programs of Minnesota Teen Challenge.  Please visit www.mntc.org for more information.