Andre & Friends MN

03/14/2026

Spent the morning at the Lake Wobegon Community Expo in Albany!

We are so excited to be a part of Central Minnesota and so happy to be able to bring inclusive events to the area for all - like the upcoming Friendship Ball (families and caregivers welcome and encouraged!!)

RSVP opens April 10 and we’d love to see all of our friends there 🤩

03/07/2026

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Governor Walz has declared March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the State of Minnesota.

To view the proclamation please visit:https://mn.gov/mnddc/news/pdf/dd-awareness-month2026.pdf

To learn more about Developmental Disabilities please visit the MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities website at: https://mn.gov/mnddc/council/index.html

The mission of the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities is to provide information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self-determination, integration and inclusion (IPSII) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

02/26/2026

It's our first Giveaway!!!
Like, Share & TAG a friend in the post for a chance to win $25 in Chamber Bucks!
The annual Lake Wobegon Community Expo (LWCE) is on Saturday, March 14 from 10am-1pm at Albany Area Schools Blattner Energy Community Center (BECC). Tons of events and activities for people of all ages! Plus over $1,000 is prize giveaways!
Bring your family and friends and join the Albany Area Chamber and Avon Area Chamber of Commerce in this fun filled event!

02/20/2026

💛 Happy National Caregivers Day 💛

Today, we pause to honor the incredible caregivers within our Andre & Friends families.

To the parents, grandparents, siblings, guardians, and loved ones who show up every single day, seen and unseen, we see you.

You are the early mornings and the late nights.
The appointment schedulers and medication managers.
The steady hands in overwhelming moments.
The fiercest advocates in every room.
The safe place.
The calm voice.
The constant.

You carry so much - often quietly.
You celebrate victories that others might miss.
You fight battles most people never see.
And you love with a depth that is powerful, patient, and relentless.

Because of you, your loved ones experience belonging, opportunity, and joy.
Because of you, they show up to dance floors, holiday parties, and community events feeling safe and supported.
Because of you, our Andre & Friends community exists.

Please know this:

You matter.
Your exhaustion is valid.
Your dedication is extraordinary.
And you are not alone.

Today we celebrate you - not just for what you do, but for who you are.

With gratitude always,
💛 Andre & Friends

02/13/2026

Oh the chuckles

Happy Friday to all those that can relate

02/11/2026

🛍️ Joyfully Jumbled Garage Sale | May 1–2–3 🛍️
Part of the Avon Citywide Garage Sales!

As you sort thrugh all the things in home that you no longer have space for, we would LOVE for you to consider donating your lightly loved items to Andre & Friends, a local 501(c)(3), instead of larger resale organizations.

Why donate local?

💛 100% of proceeds stay in our community
💛 Funds go directly toward inclusive events and programming
💛 You help make experiences possible for individuals with special needs

Your donations help fund events like our Friendship Ball {new this year!} and our annual Christmas with Friends celebration - nights filled with joy, connection, and belonging.

We gladly accept items that are:
✔️ Clean
✔️ Working
✔️ Gently used and worth resale

Let’s turn clutter into community impact.
Message us to arrange donation drop-off details!

Thank you so much for your support. We are so grateful to be a part of this community.

01/12/2026

01/04/2026

💛 Help Us Plan for 2026 — We Want Your Voice! 💛

Friends, families, and supporters of Andre & Friends — as we look ahead to 2026, we want to make sure our events, activities, and programs truly reflect what you need and love most.

We’ve created a short survey to help guide our planning for the coming year. Your feedback will help us:

✨ Shape future events
✨ Improve accessibility and inclusion
✨ Decide what to grow, add, or bring back
✨ Better support friendships year-round

📝 Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts:
👉 https://forms.gle/8egNkLQQ75DdHkx36

Every response helps us build a more inclusive, joyful, and supportive community. Thank you for being part of our circle — we truly couldn’t do this without you. 💙💛

Thank you for being part of our community! Your feedback helps us create events that bring joy, connection, and friendship to individuals with special needs and their families. This short survey takes about 2–3 minutes.