Support AEOA on Give to the Max Day
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
AEOA to participate in 18th Annual Give to the Max Day on November 19
Give to the Max Day is a catalyst for good, raising more than $400 million for local Minnesota organizations since 2009
Virginia, Minn., Nov. 2026 — The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) is excited to participate in the annual Give to the Max Day on Thursday, Nov. 19. Give to the Max Day, a statewide grassroots giving event organized by GiveMN, has raised more than $400 million for more than 10,000 organizations since its inaugural year in 2009.
AEOA received $1,152.94 in gifts from donors for the AEOA Foundation Fund during Give to the Max Day 2025. This year, people can choose to support AEOA’s mission as a whole or direct their donation to an AEOA program that matters most to them, such as homeless shelters, Meals on Wheels, Head Start, employment services, housing services, or the AEOA Foundation Fund. AEOA has a goal to raise $10,000 between now and November 19. People making donations in the coming weeks help the Agency to amplify funds received.
“This yearly event is the perfect way for the community to support the many different programs that we provide to Northeastern Minnesota, and we are grateful to be a participant. It really shows the power people have to make a difference,” said AEOA Executive Director Mark Page. Page thanks donors in advance for their generous support.
One of the most effective ways to donate to AEOA is by contributing to the AEOA Foundation Fund. This flexible fund is not locked into one service, rather it can be used to help people with many needs such as vehicle repairs, dental anesthesia for surgery, and other critical needs.
“In 2025, tens of thousands of Minnesotans and supporters from around the world came together to raise a record-breaking $37.8 million for 6,430 nonprofits and schools across our state,” said Jenna Ray, executive director & CEO of GiveMN, the nonprofit behind Give to the Max. “Amidst federal funding changes and economic uncertainties, Individual donor support continues to be a powerful force for good. Every dollar donated fuels the essential work of local nonprofits to improve lives and strengthen our neighborhoods.”
Give to the Max’s Early Giving period started Nov. 1, and the campaign culminates on Give to the Max Day, Thursday, Nov. 19. Each donation through GiveMN.org qualifies AEOA for additional grants from the Give to the Max Day prize pool, thanks to the continued generosity of the Bush Foundation. On Nov. 19, Give to the Max Day, GiveMN will award:
- $500 Early Giving Golden Tickets daily on Nov. 1-18
- $500 Golden Ticket prizes every 15 minutes on Nov. 19
- $1,000 Hourly Golden Ticket prizes hourly on Nov. 19
- $6,000 Power Hour Prizes, shared among the top three organizations based on the amount raised between 10:00–10:59 a.m. and 10:00–10:59 p.m.
- The grand prize of Give to the Max Day, a $10,000 Super-Sized Golden Ticket, drawn from all gifts made Nov. 1-19. Additionally, dozens of regional prizes will be awarded to organizations across much of Greater Minnesota, thanks to the support of the Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, and West Central Initiative.
People interested in helping AEOA further its mission are encouraged to donate to AEOA’s GiveMN campaign at www.givemn.org/AEOA.