April 2025 Newsletter UPPER MIDWEST
INTERESTED IN SUPPORT GROUPS? Our Victim Services Team hosts a Support Group every third Tuesday of the month from 6-7 PM CST Please email Rachel Martens at rachel.martens@madd.org to be added to the participant list. CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS APRIL IS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! This month, we’re celebrating the heart of MADD—our volunteers! Your dedication to supporting victims, promoting awareness, and making our communities safe is truly inspiring. Last year, we welcomed 14 new volunteers, growing our team to 40+ passionate changemakers . Together, we hosted in- person Victim Impact Panels across the state and launched exciting new roles, including our Underage Drinking Prevention Program, Legislative Action Team, and Regional Advisory Board. Your commitment fuels MADD’s mission and helps create safer communities for all. Volunteers, keep an eye on your mail later this month—a small token of our appreciation is on its way to you!
On March 14th, MADD had the privilege of joining forces with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Chisago County Sheriff's Office to raise awareness about the critical issue of impaired driving over the holiday weekend. By sharing personal stories and statistics, the event highlighted the devastating impact that impaired driving has on individuals, families, and communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with our local agency partners in this vital effort to prevent impaired driving on our roads. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PRESS CONFERENCE:
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April 2025 Newsletter UPPER MIDWEST UPCOMING EVENT: MADD LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOGNITION EVENT
On May 1, 2025 , MADD will host our annual Law Enforcement Recognition Awards Event to honor the dedicated law enforcement officers, agencies, and groups that work tirelessly to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers. This event serves as a platform to recognize their commitment to protecting our communities and combatting impaired driving. We are excited to announce that Midwest Safety is the presenting sponsor of this year’s event. Their support
highlights the importance of collaboration in promoting road safety and the shared mission of MADD across diverse organizations. If you or your agency are interested please contact us for more info!
EMPOWER YOUTH, SAVE LIVES: Underage Drinking Prevention Volunteers Needed TODAY! Did you know that for teenagers, car crashes are the leading cause of death? MADD needs people like YOU who are passionate about protecting youth in your community! As an Underage Drinking Prevention (UAD) Volunteer, you will equip parents and youth with the crucial information, tools, and resources needed to make informed decisions on their health and safety. As a UAD Volunteer, you will . . . Educate youth and empower families in your area!
Provide a safe space for victim survivors to share their stories! Manage presentations by helping with registration, set up, and clean up! Presentations can be scheduled to fit your schedule and travel reimbursement is available to all volunteers. Virtual opportunities are also available. Interested, or know someone who might be? Apply today at https://madd.org/volunteer/ or contact our Volunteer Resources Specialist at ree.ford@madd.org or 651.523.0802 Ext.2754 .
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