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Tix for Tots in the news
2010April 13, 2010 - Tix for Tots, a St. Paul based non-profit, believes in the power a single ticket can have in the life of a child. On Friday, April 9^th, Tix for Tots celebrated 300,000 tickets given to Twin Cities children in-need.

Since 2001, Tix for Tots has focused on helping children in need discover new worlds and opportunities through sporting and cultural events throughout the Twin Cities. The Tix for Tots concept is simple. Patrons and venues have tickets they are unable to use. These tickets are donated to Tix for Tots and distributed to children in need through a network of 350 non-profit partners. The experience can mean different things to different kids - but to all it is significant. For kids dealing with homelessness, it's an escape from the shelter; for kids in mentoring programs, it's a chance to strengthen the bond the share with their mentor; for kids who are undergoing medical treatments, it's a much-needed break from the hospital; and for those struggling in school it is an incentive to keep going in the right direction.

"I'm proud of the impact we're making on children in our community," said Robb Neunschwander, president and founder of Tix for Tots. "We are able to take donated tickets to local events and put them in the hands of children who would otherwise not have that chance. All children deserve to have new worlds and experiences opened to them and Tix for Tots has made that possible for thousands of kids."

Rhonda Vopava-Geyette, 5^th and 6^th Grade teacher at Minneapolis's Marcy Open School calls Tix for Tots, phenomenal. "The Tix for Tots events provide opportunities for our teachers to inspire their classes. At the final Twins game at the Dome our teachers used the opportunity to have their students do baseball multiplication, test on baseball spelling words and write "Ode to the Dome" essays. Tix for Tots has been integral in helping the students at Marcy Open School succeed!"

Tix for Tots, located in St. Paul, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the mission of providing children with the experiences today to inspire the dreams, hopes and achievements of tomorrow. These experiences include athletic events, concerts, theater performances, museum exhibits and more.

Tix for Tots needs your help to reach another 300,000 kids!

Please consider a monetary donation of $30, (or more), in honor of this milestone! (100% of your monetary donation is tax-deductible.) Donate here: http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Tix-For-Tots

You can also help by spreading the word (and forwarding this website) to friends & family, become a fan of Tix for Tots on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, volunteer your time or donate your tickets.

2009

We have recently published our 2008 Annual Report online. Click here to view the document online.

See the wonderful interview with Betsy Scheurer, Tix for Tots Program Manager, on Kare11 Sunrise Morning Show

ST. PAUL, Minn. – July 13, 2009 – Tix for Tots, a Twin Cities-based non-profit, and the Newman Foundation have partnered to benefit children affected by hunger. This partnership involves a special guest: multi-Grammy award winning performer, Beyonce. Her upcoming concert on July 16^th at the Target Center will benefit families affected by hunger in this struggling economy. Through the generosity of the Newman Foundation, Tix for Tots will provide 100 tickets to Beyonce’s concert to children in our community affected by hunger.

Tix for Tots believes in the power that a single ticket can have in the life of a child. For the past eight years, Tix for Tots has provided more than 270,000 opportunities for kids in need to discover the thrills and magic of sporting and cultural events throughout the Twin Cities. “Since our inception eight years ago, we have grown each year by offering more experiences to a wider group of deserving children and this is in large part due to the partnerships we have built in the community,” said Robb Neuenschwander, president and founder of Tix for Tots. This new partnership with the Newman Foundation will provide an amazing experience for one hundred children, many of whom have never been to a concert or even stepped inside the Target Center. “We take donated tickets to local events and put them in the hands of children who would otherwise not have that chance. All children deserve to have new worlds and experiences opened to them and Tix for Tots makes that possible.”

The Newman Foundation supports programs of National and International significance that promote medical research and discovery in humans and animals that add to the quality of life and longevity of their lives.

2006
View August 20th media coverage of our 2006 special event from a feature produced by FOX 9 news in Minneapolis.

Robb Neuenschwander was featured in an on-air inteview with FM 107.1 on Wednesday, August 11. Radio hosts Ian and Margery discussed Tix for Tots and the upcoming event on August 20.

Tix for Tots was featured on the morning KSTP, Channel 5 news program on Tuesday, August 15th. See the interview with Robb Neuenschwander here:
http://kstp.dayport.com/viewer/viewerpage.php?Art_ID=168549

Robb Neuenschwander will appear on Kare 11 at 5:50am on Friday, August 18 and again on the KARE 11 morning show on August 19.

2003
Randi Kaye and WCCO television featured Robb and Tix for Tots on a 4Stories piece, aired on November 25, 2003. You can view the broadcast on the WCCO website by following this link.

Robb was awarded the prestigious Eleven Who Care award for his work with Tix for Tots. The award ceremony was broadcast live on KARE-TV in Minneapolis on September 3rd, 2003. A brief writeup can be found on the Kare11 website.

2002
Robb appeared on the Kare 11 Morning Show on December 28, 2002. Joining him were Mark Letizio, from Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Cody Foley, from Kinship of Greater Minneapolis. Frank Vascellaro conducted the interview, which provided us with a good chance to share our message with a broader audience.

Also on December 26, 2002 WCCO radio ran a taped interview that Robb conducted with Tally Malayak. The interview ran during the 5:00 news hour.

Development Update

Tix for Tots is delighted to announce major funding gifts from Medtronic Foundation and the Kinney Family Foundation.

Medtronic Foundation has given a $10,000 donation for 2006 and committed to $10,000 for 2007.

The Kinney Family Foundation has given a $20,000 gift for 2006 and another $20,000 in 2008.

We are tremendously grateful for this generous support and we are committed to leveraging their investments to make a tremendous impact on the children in our communities and the wonderful organizations that serve them.

Summer 2006 Newsletter