Open Arms of Minnesota

TOAST! 2022: Charcoal Champions

Charcoal Champions

TOAST!, Open Arms volunteer appreciation celebration is back! After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, we are thrilled to bring back TOAST! to celebrate and thank our amazing volunteers. 
 

TOAST will be held on August 24th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at our 2500 Bloomington Avenue building. Open Arms staff members will form teams to create culinary masterpieces on the grill! You, our volunteers, will have the opportunity to choose your favorite dish in the searing smackdown and crown Open Arms’ greatest grillers! We will have yard games in the parking lot, time to reconnect and visit, a short appreciation program led by Leah, the Volunteer Engagement crew, and more!  

Please RSVP no later than August 15th to let us know if you can join us for our volunteer appreciation celebration! 

* Please note: 

  • All guests attending TOAST! must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 
  • Open Arms is not an allergy-free facility.
  • TOAST! will be held outside in our parking lot.

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