Andre & Friends MN

11/19/2025

So thrilled to have Flour & Flower supporting Christmas with Friends this year!

Thank you so much for believing in our mission and joining us in celebrating our families this holiday season!!

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11/17/2025

✨ Donor Spotlight ✨

Many thanks to 💛 Spot Rehabilitation & Home Health Care 💛Stearns Bank and 💛Walmart Little Falls for their continued support of Andre & Friends.

The generosity these businesses provide us help ensure individuals with disabilities feel included, welcomed, and supported all year long, creating spaces where friendships can grow and families can connect without barriers.

Because of their support, we’re able to wrap up the year by celebrating those friendships at our beloved Christmas with Friends party, a joyful event our families look forward to every single season.

✨ Thank you for believing in small nonprofits like ours, and in the magic that happens when a community truly shows up. 💛💙

11/13/2025

Check out this incredible display of photos across the US!

Were you able to get out and enjoy the lights show?

The Northern Lights created a jaw-dropping show across America this week from coast to coast 🤩🤩

11/05/2025

✨Bring Joy this Holiday Season 💛✨

Our 3rd Annual Christmas with Friends celebration is right around the corner, and we’re inviting our community to help us make this holiday magical for families raising children and adults with disabilities.

There are three simple ways you can support:

🎁 Shop Our Wish Lists —>Target & Amazon items ship directly to us!

💛 Donate to the Event Fund —> Every $ helps make this celebration accessible, inclusive & joyful.

⭐ Become a Program Sponsor —> Support gifts, food, sensory activities & more.

Because Christmas is better with friends.

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11/03/2025

✨ Keep doing the little, medium and big things. ✨

10/21/2025

Some heroes wear capes, others wear communication devices, ear defenders, or bring a favorite comfort toy along for the ride. 🧡

When you open your door this Halloween, remember:
🍬 Not every child will say “trick or treat.”
🕸 Some may not make eye contact.
🦇 Others may need a few extra moments.

Your patience is the sweetest treat of all. 💛

10/15/2025

Advocating never stops an this is a very important issue for hundreds of families across Minnesota.

If you’re able to attend, please do it!

The Arc Minnesota is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Medicaid and Disability on Tuesday, October 21 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm.

Participants will receive a training during the first hour on current issues, Medicaid cuts and how to tell your story to legislators. During the second hour participants will have the opportunity to speak to elected officials and hear their perspective.

More information: https://arcminnesota.org/event/town-hall-meeting-on-medicaid-and-disability/

10/06/2025

Whether they are 3, 13, or 33…our special little pumpkins are always at the forefront of our thoughts in every decision we make.

Most parents plan to take care of their kids for 18 years and change. Our families have to plan for the first 18 years, then the next 50. And then, we generally plan ahead for 30 years after we pass away.

And through it all, we always only see “just a kid”

It’s a special world. With extra special humans. And the most beautiful journey ever.

08/05/2025

Collecting tabs and creating critters at National Night Out!

Stop by and say hi!

07/22/2025

🙌 give us all the cool school supplies! 🙌

It’s so great to see these supplies becoming easier and less expensive for families to get for home!