Our History

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, have benefited from a long and rich history of volunteerism. In fact, a 2009 study by the Corporation for National and Community Service listed Minneapolis/St. Paul as No. 1 for large cities with populations over one million. In many ways, the Corporate Volunteerism Council–Twin Cities (CVC-TC) has played an important role in developing, nurturing, and sustaining the high rate of volunteerism in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE >>>

 

Membership

Membership in CVC is money and time well invested. The Twin Cities chapter is active and strong, and is recognized as a leader of corporate volunteerism councils. CVC offers a diverse membership roster of companies, excellent programming, and leadership development opportunities. When you join the Corporate Volunteerism Council–Twin Cities (CVC-TC), you join the ranks of more than 45 companies throughout the Twin Cities that are dedicated to the community and leading the way in corporate volunteerism.
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CVC-TC CORPORATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: XCEL ENERGY

Xcel Energy provides energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Midwestern and Western states, including Minnesota. The company is recognized as an industry leader in delivering renewable energy like wind and solar to reduce carbon and other emissions. Xcel Energy’s history with CVC-TC goes back to its creation...

CVC-TC ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: THE LINK

The Link is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that works with youth and their families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. For over 27 years, the agency has served thousands of young people and their families each year who are experiencing homelessness, involved in the juvenile justice system and youth victims of sexual exploitation....

AVEDA EMPLOYEES GIVE BACK

As part of the Aveda mission to care for the world, all Aveda employees receive time off to volunteer. Offering a special week of volunteer opportunities provides all employees easy ways to give back while also connecting with fellow colleagues cross-functionally. During a week in May, 89 Aveda employees in Minnesota completed eight different volunteer activities...

Upcoming Events

23
Aug
Telling Stories to Create Corporate Citizenship Impact

We hear you! But how many people are listening, engaged, and following you? A good story paints a vision for the future, encourages collective impact, and makes things “stick.” In this interactive workshop facilitated by the Boston...

15
Oct
The Full Partnership Story: CVC and MCF Joint Program

Come and hear a panel of local experts discuss how corporations and nonprofits partner together! From volunteering, grants, sponsorships, in-...

Corporate Members