February: A Month of Love and Lasting Impact with Marriage Encounter

February: A Month of Love and Lasting Impact with Marriage Encounter

by | Feb 11, 2025 | Donate, Fundraising, Marriages, Nonprofit Support, Nonprofit Updates

A Month of Love and Transformation with Marriage Encounter

This Valentine’s season, we invite you to be part of something truly special: helping struggling couples rediscover love, laughter, and lifelong commitment. For over 50 years, Marriage Encounter has empowered tens of thousands of couples to rebuild their relationships through our transformative weekend retreats.

With your support, we can continue offering scholarships to financially struggling couples who need this life-changing experience. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Why Your Gift Matters

Many couples who attend our weekends face significant financial challenges. But thanks to generous donors like you, they can access the tools and support they need to restore and strengthen their marriages. One couple shared their gratitude:

“We didn’t know if our marriage would survive. But this weekend changed everything. It brought laughter, tears, forgiveness, and a renewed commitment to each other. Thank you for saving our marriage.”

Your gift can provide hope and healing for many more couples who need help.

More of Your Donation Now Goes Where It’s Needed

We’re excited to share that we’ve made an important change to maximize the impact of your donations. In the past, we relied on GiveMN for fundraising, but they charged a 6.9% processing fee, which meant part of your donation went toward administrative costs.

To better serve couples in need, we’ve switched to PayPal, which charges only a 1.99% fee. This change means more of your generous donation will directly fund scholarships and provide resources for struggling couples.

Real Stories of Transformation

Our weekend retreats aren’t just about temporarily improving relationships—they’re about creating lasting change. One couple who attended shared:

“We took a leap of faith, not knowing if this would help, but it was a do-or-die moment for us. This weekend didn’t just give us hope—it gave us the tools to thrive. We will always be grateful for the support that made this possible.”

Your donation can make this story a reality for many more couples.

How You Can Make an Impact

This Valentine’s Day, consider giving a gift that will last for generations. Your support today helps couples discover love and healing while strengthening families and communities.

💖 Donate Now and Share the Love: marriages.org/donate

Together, we can continue making love a lasting legacy. Thank you for your generosity and support this Valentine’s season.

Ready to Share the Love?

Click here to donate and make a difference today.

 

@ marriageencounter

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Celebrating the Season of Giving: Supporting MN Marriage Encounter’s Scholarship Fund in February

Celebrating the Season of Giving: Supporting MN Marriage Encounter’s Scholarship Fund in February

by | Nov 21, 2024 | Community Engagement, Fundraising, Holiday Giving, Marriage Enrichment, Nonprofit Updates

 
 

A Season of Connection, Faith, and Giving

With the holidays approaching, we’re gearing up for a season filled with connection, devotion, and moments of joy. It’s a wonderful time to focus on fun, faith, and fellowship—whether it’s cozy gatherings, faith-based events, or festive harvest celebrations that bring everyone together. This season of togetherness also brings a meaningful twist to our work at MN Marriage Encounter by adding an “F” word into the mix—fundraising. While fundraising can sometimes feel uncomfortable or make people a bit uneasy, it’s a vital part of making our impactful projects possible.

When done thoughtfully, fundraising can be a powerful way to unite people. As we rally around a cause that excites us, we’re hopeful that this will be a time to strengthen our Marriage Encounter community and inspire fresh involvement. This season is a great opportunity to get creative—think about ways you can get involved and support us with simple, meaningful actions that align with our theme of fellowship.

For the past twelve years, MN Marriage Encounter has hosted our annual fundraiser during Give to the Max Day. However, this year, the board has decided to move our fundraising efforts to February, the month of love. Here’s why we’re making this change:

Why We’re Moving Our Fundraiser to February

At GiveMN, we appreciate the transparency they provide regarding the cost of fundraising. They charge a 6.9% processing fee plus a $0.30 per transaction fee for every donation made on their platform. While they provide an excellent platform, we believe that using these funds for fees isn’t the best use of our resources. Instead, we’ll be processing donations through PayPal, which charges a much lower 1.99% processing fee plus $0.49 per transaction, ensuring that more of your generous donations go directly to the Marriage Encounter Scholarship Fund.

You will receive several emails prior to Valentine’s Day, encouraging you to support our Scholarship Fund, which covers the total or partial cost of a Marriage Encounter for financially needy couples. The marriage enrichment achieved is exactly what they need at a difficult time in their marriage! 

Donations will be accepted through our secure donation page: https://marriages.org/donate/.

Please pray for the success of this initiative, and when February rolls around, encourage your family, friends, and co-workers to support couples in need, helping them enrich their marriages through MN Marriage Encounter.

Enjoy every moment with family and friends during this wonderful holiday season!

We thank you for your support and generosity. Together, we can make a lasting impact and strengthen marriages throughout Minnesota.

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