Why We Do What We Do

We’ve told you about IOCP – Interfaith Outreach Community Partners. We produced the Telly award-winning fundraising video they used to raise money to move into their new space. They were so happy with the results of the fundraiser that they came back to us to develop another video – an identity video about their organization and the great work they do in our community. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVX5SKhkAlk&fs=1&source=uds] The Telly was great. It’s nice to have it to display on our awards wall. But you know what’s even better? Receiving letters of gratitude from happy clients. This is why we do what we...

Babies: A True Story

Do you have small children asking where babies come from? Are they suspicious about the stork? Babies: A True Story, is the app for you. Author Tracy Karney turned to us to help her develop an interactive application that told her story – a story for parents to use to help explain pregnancy and childbirth in a way that children can understand. This colorful story is available through the Apple store, and is competing right now as App of the Week – an honor that would offer exposure to so many of the parents who would benefit from this helpful tool. Click here to LIKE this application, developed by Studio 120, and help us spread the word about where babies really come from. When Author Tracy Karney needed a partner to help  create her interactive application, she turned to Studio...

Sampler Volume 23 – On Sale Now!

Today’s the day! As the mercury dropped to 17 degrees last night, most of us were tucked snugly beneath our warm comforters. But 33,000 Minnesotans are braving the cold to wait in line at area Target stores for their copy of the Cities 97 Sampler, Volume 23. For $25.97, they are getting bragging rights. It’s COLD outside. For $25.97, they are getting 19 exclusive tracks recorded specifically for the Sampler by artists around the world. For $25.97, they are helping to support dozens of charities in our community. Perhaps these funds will buy comforters for those who don’t have the luxury of being snuggled beneath their own on a cold November morning. It’s cold outside, but we Minnesotans have warm hearts. Thank you to everyone for supporting this year’s...

Baby, It's Cold Outside

The low temperature tonight in Minnesota will hover around 23 degrees. Cold as that might sound, in just a few short months, we’ll be aching for the mercury to crack 20.For upwards of ten thousand Minnesotans, a cold night doesn’t mean an extra blanket or a cup of cocoa by the fire. It means survival. One of our clients, IOCP, kicked off its annual sleepout event this past weekend. The event raises both awareness of and funds to fight homelessness. CLICK HERE for more information about how to support the 2011 Sleepout. Peter Larson, an energetic local teenager, slept out 30 consecutive nights last year – that’s a whole lot of chilly! See his tips on staying warm against the odds. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEI19zFc4DE&fs=1&source=uds] Whether it’s warm enough or not, we’ll take our hats off in honor of Peter and his enthusiasm for this cause that hits – well –  closer to home than most of us may ever...

What Can YOU Do With $25.97?

On November 17th, just one week away, you can purchase a Cities 97 Sampler. Volume 23 will be in Target stores across the Twin Cities beginning at 8 AM. (Tip: The Nicollet Mall Target location will open at 7 AM that day!) For $25.97, what do you get? You get a beautifully packaged copy of the exclusive Cities 97 Sampler, with tracks by Adele, David Gray, O.A.R. and more. But have you wondered what the community gets? Love. Hope. CRITICAL RESOURCES. Cities 97 and their production partners have raised millions of dollars for MN charities. Take a look at the list of charities supported by last year’s Sampler alone! Angel Foundation – LinkAnimal Humane Society – LinkApple Tree Dental – LinkBlair’s Tree of Hope – LinkBlue Star Mothers – LinkBrain Injury Association of MN – LinkBridging Inc. – LinkBryan McDonough Military Heroes Foundation – LinkChildren’s Safety Centers – LinkCommonBond Communities – LinkConKerr Cancer – A Case For Smiles – LinkEmergency Food Shelf Network – LinkEmma Norton Services – LinkFaith’s Lodge – LinkGreater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery – LinkIris Remembers – LinkJunior League of Minneapolis – Back Pack Buddies – LinkMetro Meals on Wheels – LinkMinnesota Zoo Foundation – Dreamnight at the Zoo – LinkMS Cup Benefit for MS Society of MN – LinkMuscular Dystrophy Association – Camp Courage – LinkOne Heartland – LinkOpen Arms of Minnesota – LinkPACER Center – LinkProject Homeless Connect – LinkRock The Cause – LinkRonald McDonald House – MN – LinkSecond Harvest Heartland – LinkSenior Community Services – H.O.M.E Program – LinkSharing and Caring Hands – LinkSpare Key – LinkSpecial Olympics – MN – LinkStarlight Children’s Foundation –...