CLC Staff Participates in Successful Guinness World Record Attempt

Wednesday, August 8, 2018, Children’s Law Center of Minnesota had the honor of participating in the Simon Says Give official Guinness World Records – High Five for Supplies backpack event at the Mall of America. The volunteers stuffed over 8,000 backpacks with school supplies for children in need in record time. Not only was CLC staff part of the 1,000 community volunteers, our clients will be the recipients of some of the stuffed bags – just in time for back to school.  In fact, the first four were already delivered.  It was a fun, inspirational day for everyone.

Many CLC staff and our own children were there to help set up before the event, assist with various duties during the event, and help with the distribution and pick-up of the backpacks.

An official adjudicator from Guinness World Records was present to monitor and certify the record.  Our executive director, Lilia Panteleeva, had a chance to talk to her about CLC and its clients who will benefit from this amazing event.  It was an incredible way to bring our community together and help children in need, including CLC clients.

Tickets for Kids

Tickets For Kids

Children’s Law Center of Minnesota is excited to share that we are a Tickets For Kids partner.  Tickets for Kids provides free access for low-income and at-risk kids to attend the arts, cultural, educational, and athletic venues of their community. Our partnership with them allows our volunteers to make trips to museums, concerts, ballgames, science centers, zoos, and more a reality for our clients.  Please visit this list of events (Tip: Search by Minnesota) and email Melissa Wind at mwind@clcmn.org if you are interested in attending an event with your CLC client.

Now accepting nominations for the 2018 Heroes for Children and the 2018 Rosalie E. Wahl Justice for Children Awards

Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Heroes for Children Award and the 2018 Rosalie E. Wahl Justice for Children Award to be presented on October 11th at our Celebration of Champions annual benefit event.  Please click here for more information and how to submit your nominations.

23rd Celebration of Champions Annual Benefit

Join us on Thursday, October 11, 2018 as we celebrate CLC’s 23 years of providing free legal representation and advocacy to at-risk, abused and disconnected youth.  All proceeds from this event go to support legal representation that gives a voice to youth in the foster care system.

Thursday, October 11, 2018
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Windows on Minnesota
IDS Center, 50th Floor
80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Awards to be presented at the event:

• Heroes for Children Award – submit a nomination here
• Rosalie E. Wahl Justice for Children Award – submit a nomination here
• Distinguished Service Award

Evening Schedule of Events:

• 5:00 – Registration Begins
• 5:00 – 6:00 – Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction
• 6:00 – Seated Dinner Begins
• 6:00 – 7:30 – Awards and Program
• 7:30 – Silent Auction Check Out and Door Prizes

Sponsorship opportunities available.  Click here for more info or email Melissa Wind at mwind@clcmn.org to inquire.