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Minnesota WildMission:Minnesota Sports & Entertainment (MSE), the parent
company of the Minnesota Wild, has recently broadened its involvement in
business and community activity. Although the 10,000 Rinks Foundation name served the
organization well, MSE has expanded its community outreach efforts via the
Minnesota Swarm of the altNational Lacrosse League (NLL); its primary hockey
developmental affiliate, the Houston Aeros; and through its facilities
including the Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul RiverCentre, and The Legendary Roy
Wilkins Auditorium.In an effort to make
a positive impact on our community and support additional community-based
programs related to its expanding business interests, the new name, the MSE
Community Giving Fund, better describes the organization’s community
involvement. The MSE Community Giving Fund is primarily focused on supporting
children’s medical related charities, educational initiatives and programs that
grow and support youth hockey in the State of Hockey. The new MSE Community Giving Fund will look to create new
opportunities to give back to the community, while continuing the efforts of
many successful 10,000 Rinks Foundation programs including the silent auction
tables, game-day program sales, and the Puck Wall program.New community efforts include Wild Charity of
the Month, Gaborik’s Guests, and Wild Wives. The Fund has contributed in excess of $1.5 million over the
past six years and has made significant donations to Children’s Hospitals and
Clinics of Minnesota. In addition, the Fund has provided over 50 statewide
youth hockey programs with the opportunity to experience a Wild hockey game by
selling game programs to raise money to reduce the costs associated with their
participation in the sport itself. The Minnesota Wild remains committed to making a difference in the community and assisting those that are less fortunate through various outreach and grass roots community programs. Grantmaking Objectives:
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