The Back to School Bash was an unforgettable way to launch the school year, bringing together more than 3,000 students and families for school supplies, food, and pure community joy. Minnesota CHILL Foundation and Ms. Houston’s Caring Hands proudly supplied over 2,000 backpacks, helping ensure every child walked away equipped and excited for the year ahead.

This summer, the heat didn’t stand a chance against the energy, laughter, and refreshing fun of Summer Splash, held on Friday, July 11. Families, friends, and neighbors gathered for a full day of free activities designed to bring people together while keeping everyone cool. From giant water inflatables and playful water games to relaxing lawn games and upbeat tunes from the DJ, there was something for every age to enjoy.

The first morning of the CDF Freedom Schools Summer Program is in the books—and the energy was electric from the very first moment. Minnesota CHILL Foundation is honored to stand alongside Saint Paul Public Schools in launching this powerful six-week experience of cultural pride, literacy, and leadership for K–8 scholars.

The 2025 MNCHILL Golf Tournament was an unforgettable success, and it’s all because of YOU. Whether you stepped up as a player, committed as a sponsor, gave your time as a volunteer, or showed up as a supporter, your presence and energy truly made the difference. Every swing, every smile, and every moment of fellowship brought us closer to the heart of our mission.

On June 21, 2025, North Hennepin Community College became a powerful gathering place for remembrance, resilience, and celebration. The fourth annual Juneteenth in the Brooklyns brought together the communities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center for a day filled with history, culture, and community pride. With the Minnesota CHILL Foundation honored to serve as a key sponsor, the event was grounded in purpose and alive with energy, drawing hundreds to reflect, connect, and envision a future rooted in freedom.

There’s a special kind of magic in watching kids simply be kids—no deadlines, no worries, just joy in its purest form. That magic was alive and shining at Valleyfair, where the Minnesota CHILL Foundation and the Thielen Foundation proudly sponsored a full day of fun, adventure, and connection for the incredible scholars of the Zanewood Recreation Center summer program.