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When you give to Nexus Foundation for Family Healing, you're creating the possibility of healthier children, hope for families, more stable communities, and a better world—now and into the future.

Our Mission

The mission of Nexus Family Healing is “Changing the course of a child’s life by stabilizing families and strengthening mental health.”

The Nexus Foundation for Family Healing advances this mission by securing philanthropic investments that wrap around and enhance the high quality, trauma-focused care provided by Nexus Family Healing.

Your Impact

The need for mental health services for children and their families continues to skyrocket.

Funding and reimbursement for services falls far short of covering the actual cost of providing quality mental health services. Nexus Family Healing is committed to making services as accessible as possible to families who need them.

Philanthropic support helps provide access to care for children and families and allows us to be responsive and innovative in filling gaps in services that are desperately needed.

Your gifts impact children and families accessing community mental health therapy, crisis and stabilization, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment.

Impact Areas

  • Access to Care​​
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    You ensure care is available and affordable in the moments and places it’s most needed: during times of crisis, as well as in schools and communities.  ​​

     

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You ensure care is available and affordable in the moments and places it’s most needed: during times of crisis, as well as in schools and communities.  ​​

     

  • Welcoming, Healing Spaces​​
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    You provide youth and families with comfort and dedicated spaces, like sensory rooms, family spaces, and outdoor areas, that promote healing and help them move beyond trauma.​​

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You provide youth and families with comfort and dedicated spaces, like sensory rooms, family spaces, and outdoor areas, that promote healing and help them move beyond trauma.​​

  • Clinical Enhancements​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You provide opportunities for deeper healing through enriching therapies and extras like art, music, and animal therapy.​​

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You provide opportunities for deeper healing through enriching therapies and extras like art, music, and animal therapy.​​

  • Care Team Development​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You stand by our caregivers and foster families giving them extra tools and support so they can go above and beyond for children and families.

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You stand by our caregivers and foster families giving them extra tools and support so they can go above and beyond for children and families.

  • Recreation, Arts, and Wellness ​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You enrich the lives of youth in our care, providing ordinary experiences so many of us take for granted, including access to recreation, sporting events, cooking, gardening, and much more.

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You enrich the lives of youth in our care, providing ordinary experiences so many of us take for granted, including access to recreation, sporting events, cooking, gardening, and much more.

  • Education, Vocation, and Life Skills​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You show youth you’re by their sides teaching them skills they need to thrive, supporting them in living independently and helping them build healthier futures.

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You show youth you’re by their sides teaching them skills they need to thrive, supporting them in living independently and helping them build healthier futures.

  • Access to Care​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You ensure care is available and affordable in the moments and places it’s most needed: during times of crisis, as well as in schools and communities.  ​​

     

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You ensure care is available and affordable in the moments and places it’s most needed: during times of crisis, as well as in schools and communities.  ​​

     

  • Welcoming, Healing Spaces​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You provide youth and families with comfort and dedicated spaces, like sensory rooms, family spaces, and outdoor areas, that promote healing and help them move beyond trauma.​​

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You provide youth and families with comfort and dedicated spaces, like sensory rooms, family spaces, and outdoor areas, that promote healing and help them move beyond trauma.​​

  • Clinical Enhancements​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You provide opportunities for deeper healing through enriching therapies and extras like art, music, and animal therapy.​​

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You provide opportunities for deeper healing through enriching therapies and extras like art, music, and animal therapy.​​

  • Care Team Development​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You stand by our caregivers and foster families giving them extra tools and support so they can go above and beyond for children and families.

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You stand by our caregivers and foster families giving them extra tools and support so they can go above and beyond for children and families.

  • Recreation, Arts, and Wellness ​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You enrich the lives of youth in our care, providing ordinary experiences so many of us take for granted, including access to recreation, sporting events, cooking, gardening, and much more.

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You enrich the lives of youth in our care, providing ordinary experiences so many of us take for granted, including access to recreation, sporting events, cooking, gardening, and much more.

  • Education, Vocation, and Life Skills​​
    Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You show youth you’re by their sides teaching them skills they need to thrive, supporting them in living independently and helping them build healthier futures.

  • Nexus Impact Infographic highlighting multiple giving components

    You show youth you’re by their sides teaching them skills they need to thrive, supporting them in living independently and helping them build healthier futures.

    Dr. Michelle K. Murray

    Dr. Michelle K. Murray

    Nexus President and CEO
    Joelene Evenson

    Joelene Evenson

    Foundation Board Member
    Perry Bacon

    Perry Bacon

    Foundation Board Member
    Tere Geckle

    Tere Geckle

    Foundation Board Member
    Cynthia Lesher

    Cynthia Lesher

    Foundation Board Member
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    Eric Mercer

    Foundation Board Secretary
    David Metzen, Ed.D

    David Metzen, Ed.D

    Foundation Board Member
    Jeanne Sheehan

    Jeanne Sheehan

    Foundation Board Chair

    Our Foundation Team

    Joelene Evenson headshot

    Joelene Evenson

    Vice President of Philanthropy
    Jevenson@nexusfamilyhealing.org
    612-760-4549
    Meghan Butterworth headshot

    Meghan Butterworth

    Regional Development Director – Maryland
    Mbutterworth@nexusfamilyhealing.org
    667-221-2107
    Dan Coonradt headshot

    Dan Coonradt

    Foundation Coordinator
    Dcoonradt@nexusfamilyhealing.org
    763-551-8640 ext. 01065
    JoLanne Hanson headshot

    JoLanne Hanson

    Annual Giving Manager
    Jhanson@nexusfamilyhealing.org
    612-716-0902
    Colleen Hardy headshot

    Colleen Hardy

    Regional Development Director – North Dakota
    Chardy@nexusfamilyhealing.org
    701-551-6355
    Colleen Rourke headshot

    Colleen Rourke

    Events & Corporate Relations Manager
    Crourke@nexusfamilyhealing.org
    763-551-8658
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    Carter Sample

    Regional Development Director – Minnesota
    Csample@nexusfamilyhealing.org
    612-834-1058
    Dorothy Skobba headshot

    Dorothy Skobba

    Foundation Operation Manager
    Dskobba@nexusfamilyhealing.org
    763-551-8640 ext. 01059
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    Donor FAQs

    What is the Nexus Foundation?

    The Nexus Foundation for Family Healing facilitates philanthropic support for Nexus Family Healing and its various agencies and programs.  It is a separate 501(c)(3) supporting organization that raises funds for the exclusive purpose of supporting the mission and activities of Nexus Family Healing.  

    Do my donations stay local?

    It’s your choice! When you donate to Nexus Foundation for Family Healing you can designate your gift to your local Nexus Family Healing agency or allow us to direct your gift to the area of greatest need.  

    Is my donation tax-deductible?

    Absolutely! Both Nexus Foundation (EIN 83-2534015) and Nexus Family Healing (EIN 41-1419064) are 501(c)(3) organizations, meaning your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law.  You will receive a tax receipt for your records immediately after your donation.  

    What is your EIN/Tax ID number?

    Nexus Foundation for Family Healing is a tax-exempt public charity under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

    Nexus Foundation for Family Healing’s EIN 83-2534015.

    Nexus Foundation for Family Healing supports the programs and services of Nexus Family Healing and the following affiliate agencies:

    • Nexus Family Healing (EIN 41-1419064)
    • Nexus-Kindred Family Healing (EIN 36-4494707)
    • Nexus-PATH Family Healing (EIN 91-2159746) 
    • Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing (EIN 52-0909347)

    Is my payment information secure when making gifts online?

    Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your personal and financial information. We do not store your credit card information.  

    Can I send a check through the mail? 

    Yes! To send a gift via mail, please make your check payable to Nexus Foundation for Family Healing and mail to:  

    Nexus Foundation for Family Healing  
    505 Highway 169 North
    Suite 500  
    Plymouth, MN 55441  
     
    Please include your phone number and email address in case we need to contact you with questions. 

    How will my personal information be used? 

    We respect your privacy and do not sell email addresses to others. We will use your personal information to keep you informed of Nexus events, information, and opportunities.  

    How can I update my contact information? 

    Update your contact information and communication preferences at foundation@nexusfamilyhealing.org or 763-551-8656 and select the Foundation prompt.  

    How can I stay up to date on Nexus Family Healing?

    I have more questions – who can I contact?

    We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out at foundation@nexusfamilyhealing.org or contact one of our team members directly here.

    What are my rights as a donor?

    Nexus Foundation for Family Healing adheres to The Donor Bill of Rights.

     

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