Andre & Friends MN

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.

12/26/2025

🎄Merry Christmas 🎄

Proud of you all. Proud of us.

12/20/2025

The holiday season brings people together. A few simple steps can make your gatherings more welcoming for guests with disabilities. Whether someone needs mobility access or sensory accommodations, thoughtful planning helps everyone feel included.

https://www.disability.state.mn.us/2025/11/19/inclusive-and-accessible-holiday-celebrations/

12/17/2025

Hi, Friends!

Two things -

1) Photos from the Christmas party will be sent to emails by the end of the week!

Public photos from Christmas with Friends will be posted by the end of the week as well.

Thank you so much to everyone that attended, volunteered and supported the event! It was the best turnout yet and we are truly so happy to have been able to do this for our community!

2) Check out this vlog our friends at The Wee Family posted about their time at Christmas with Friends!

David, Stacey & Braylee: Thank you so much for sharing your perspective with us! This means everything to us 🫶

12/08/2025

6 more days to nominate an organization and we would be absolutely delighted if you'd take 2 minutes to nominate Andre & Friends for this opportunity.

We have big plans in 2026 and this would go along way!

To nominate: click on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2u443pnu

Thank you so much!

🌟 It’s Giving Season!
We’re donating ✨$10,000✨ and we need your help where it should go! Click here to nominate your favorite non profits: https://tinyurl.com/2u443pnu! ❤️

✨Don’t forget to share with all your friends.
We will giving 5 organizations $2000 each!

12/06/2025

🌟 DONOR SPOTLIGHT🌟

Home Instead has been supporting Andre & Friends since the becoming and they will be providing all the supplies for cookie decorating at our Christmas with Friends tomorrow!

Thank you so much for supporting us, believing in our mission, and celebrating the holidays alongside us! We truly appreciate you!

12/04/2025

Hey friends!

Will you nominate Andre & Friends for one of Scheels grants?!?!!! Click this link to nominate us ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2u443pnu

2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year with so many things in the works and a $2,000 grant would go far and help us provide so many incredibly fun opportunities for our friendship circle!

Thank you! 🫶

🌟 It’s Giving Season!
We’re donating ✨$10,000✨ and we need your help where it should go! Click here to nominate your favorite non profits: https://tinyurl.com/2u443pnu! ❤️

✨Don’t forget to share with all your friends.
We will giving 5 organizations $2000 each!