Spring 2026 is right around the corner, and we have a lot of exciting program updates to share with you!
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FOOD
Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign
The 45th Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign just kicked off on March 1st! The campaign will run until April 6th. 200+ food shelves across Minnesota will make efforts to fight food insecurity in their local communities, ranging from themed food drives to live concerts, grocery grab competitions, and more! Learn more at gmcc.org/march-campaign
Rapid Response Food Deliveries
Since the end of December, we have mobilized resources to deliver weekly grocery bags to families that are unable to leave their homes. We plan to continue these deliveries through the Spring, as long as the need is still present. We have received an influx of cash donations, food & item drop-offs, and volunteers. Thank you so much to anyone that has supported us so that we can keep our community members feeling safe and fed. If you are interested in helping, visit gmcc.org/rapid-response
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YOUTH
Spring Break Camp
LakeStreet Youth Labs’ annual Spring Break Camp is happening Monday, March 30th – Tuesday, March 31st. This is a NO-COST, full day camp for 1st-6th graders. We will be doing hands-on STEAM activities, outdoor play, and going on a field trip! Lunch & snack will be provided both days. Please contact Meghann Gordon, Director of Youth Initiatives, with questions or concerns at mgordon@gmcc.org or (612) 588-4655. (Spanish & Somali staff available). Registration is OPEN at gmcc.org/LYL
STEAM Saturdays
There are 2 more weeks of STEAM Saturdays on March 7th & March 14th from 10 AM-12 PM. On March 7th, the Works Museum will be leading a kaleidoscope activity and on March 14th, Mr. Mohamed will be leading an art activity where students will make their own masks. You can still register for the final sessions at gmcc.org/STEAMsat
Leadership & Career Cohort
The 2025-2026 Leadership & Career Cohort is going strong! The program will wrap up on April 29th, culminating with a graduation ceremony where students will present on topics they have learned about and celebrate with their friends, families, & food!
Afterschool with Andersen
The final session of Andersen United Middle School’s Beacons Afterschool program starts in April! GMCC will be hosting another Bike Club, thanks to the 15 free bikes we received from Bikes4Kids. At the end of the semester, students are allowed to take a bike home!
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WELLBEING
Drop-in Services
GMCC’s Drop-in Center will continue to be open on Fridays at 11 AM, however, our elevator will be under repair for the first 3 weeks of March. Services will be limited to snacks, coffee, hot meals, and tents & other survival supplies from Sanctuary Supply Depot. Showers & bathrooms will be temporarily closed. We appreciate the patience as we work on improving the building!
Housing
Rapid Rehousing & Prevention
GMCC has housed four clients through its Rapid Rehousing program and has recently been awarded additional prevention funding through Minnesota Housing to help families avoid eviction and remain stably housed.
Healing Circles
Healing Circles will continue every Tuesday from 4-6 PM. Come for conversation and free hot meals such as pizza, pasta, and more! Learn more at gmcc.org/healing-circles
Restorative Practices
Staff members are participating in our third and final all-day Restorative Practices training with Restorative Justice Community Action this Thursday, March 5th. We will be putting into practice the values and frameworks we have learned about in the previous training and discussing examples that show up in our work at GMCC.
Recovery Care
Community Iftar
GMCC and Access Healing Center are hosting a Community Iftar gathering at the Minnesota American Indian Center on Friday, March 13th from 6:30-8:30 PM. This is a FREE event that is open to anyone. Come have food, drinks, and hear about our organizations’ culturally-specific recovery programs.
Family Treatment Center
GMCC is assisting Access Healing Center in opening a family treatment center that will allow parents to receive substance use treatment while remaining with their children.
RCO Project
GMCC is preparing to become certified as a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) to formalize its peer-led recovery support services.
UMM Project
The UMM Recovery Project is starting up again starting this Thursday, March 5th! Moms will have a safe space to talk about their experiences with recovery and parenting. Learn more about the project at gmcc.org/UMM
Spring 2026 is going to be busy but full of opportunity, joy, and community! We hope to see you at our programming.
To see our schedule of programs and events, go to gmcc.org/calendar
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