Upcoming events
Coffee + Donuts with Minds Matter Twin Cities
Please RSVP so we can have your name on the list at the front desk at the Steelman Exchange Building - and bring a friend or coworker who's curious!
Join us for Coffee + Donuts with the Minds Matter Twin Cities team! You'll learn:
- How we support high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds on their paths to college
- How you can fit in as a mentor, academic enrichment instructor, or operations volunteer
- What's on the horizon for the coming year! College + Career Success supports, new program site, and much more
Parking / entry details to come
Program Leadership KickOff
We’re gathering Program Directors, Academic Enrichment Leads, and Operations Leadership to officially kick off our 2026-2027 program year!
Family Open House
Welcome our Class of 2027, Class of 2028, Class of 2029 Families. We’ll kick off the year with connection, and sharing more about Summer Programs, Mentorship, and how to support your student on their path to college.
Summer Happy Hour
Welcome all past, current, and future volunteers to our annual Summer Happy Hour! We’ll be celebrating our work supporting hard-working students on their paths toc college, and welcoming new volunteers into the community. Surly Brewing is at 520 Malcolm Ave SE in Minneapolis, with ample car and bike parking options.
Coffee + Donuts
Join us July 15th from 8:00-10:00 at Crystal Court at the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis. Drop in to learn more, and celebrate our work supporting students from low-income backgrounds on their paths to college! Coffee and donuts from Cardigan Donuts
Senior Capstones
Join us for Senior Capstones to hear our Class of 2026 reflect on their Minds Matter experiences and the journey ahead.
Bright Minds, Bright Futures Gala
Join us for Bright Minds, Bright Futures Gala on Thursday, April 23rd at Glass House.
Sophomore Writing and Critical Thinking Capstones
Join us to hear Sophomores present their Writing and Critical Thinking capstones.
Student Summer Program Panel
Curious to hear about student experiences at Duke, Syracuse, UCLA, and more? Come join our Minds Matter Twin Cities team to hear directly from students and learn how their summer programs shape their college plans. RSVP here
Macalester College Campus Tour
Join us as we tour Macalester College! Minds Matter Twin Cities community members who are Mac grads can get in touch with margaret@mindsmattermn.org for more details
VoLUNTEER INFO SESSION
We’re looking for 20 incredible new mentors to join us this fall and support high-achieving high school students from low-income backgrounds — helping them not only get to college, but get to the right college with as little debt as possible.
As a mentor, you’ll meet weekly with your mentee during Saturday sessions and provide the encouragement, insights, and guidance they need to navigate the college journey with clarity and confidence. Join us in helping students access deeper opportunity!
VoLUNTEER INFO SESSION
We’re looking for 20 incredible new mentors to join us this fall and support high-achieving high school students from low-income backgrounds — helping them not only get to college, but get to the right college with as little debt as possible.
As a mentor, you’ll meet weekly with your mentee during Saturday sessions and provide the encouragement, insights, and guidance they need to navigate the college journey with clarity and confidence. Join us in helping students access deeper opportunity!
SURLY BREWING HAPPY HOUR
Come celebrate the past and future of Minds Matter Twin Cities, and learn more about mentorship! Former volunteers, current volunteers, and future volunteers - all are welcome as we toast summer and look toward the Fall. RSVP to brenna@mindsmattermn.org
VoLUNTEER INFO SESSION
We’re looking for 20 incredible new mentors to join us this fall and support high-achieving high school students from low-income backgrounds — helping them not only get to college, but get to the right college with as little debt as possible.
As a mentor, you’ll meet weekly with your mentee during Saturday sessions and provide the encouragement, insights, and guidance they need to navigate the college journey with clarity and confidence. Join us in helping students access deeper opportunity!