Former Queens

Service

As a Minnesota 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Former Queens engage in many fundraising activities in service to the community.  Each year two local charities are selected that are meaningful to our members and the community to receive a donation from the Former Queens.  We encourage you to learn about and consider supporting these organizations that have been selected for 2023:

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The Ann Bancroft Foundation

https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/

Ann Bancroft is a native Minnesotan, and is one of the world’s preeminent polar explorers and is  an internationally recognized leader dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Ann holds the distinction of being the first known woman in history to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles! A true queen of winter and snow! The Ann Bancroft Foundation focuses on honoring and encouraging girls and women to reach, explore, and discover their own dreams by offering tools through grants, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities.  

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360 Communities Lewis House program 

https://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house/

360 Communities Lewis house shelters provide emergency housing and assistance to individuals and families escaping domestic or sexual violence.  2022 Queen of the Snows Effie shares that she has volunteered for 360 communities in her personal and professional life by collecting and delivering food shelf items and school supplies, partook in their pie-in-the-face challenge to raise funds, and attended their annual Fire and Ice Gala to support the Lewis House. Effie believes everyone deserves a safe place to start thriving and hopes this donation will contribute to providing safety and shelter.