Find a Way in May

May 5, 2020

Catholic Charities Announces the Find a Way Initiative, Developed and Powered by the Inventure Foundation

On Friday, May 1, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud announced the Find a Way Initiative, a community donation matching challenge developed and powered by the Inventure Foundation, St. Cloud.

The novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, is creating an evolving situation with varied impacts around the world, across the states and right here in Central Minnesota. Catholic Charities is one of the largest emergency service providers in Central Minnesota, and the campaign match was kick-started by Doug Boser, president and CEO of Inventure Properties, St. Cloud.

“These are unprecedented times,” said Boser. “Recognizing this period of hardship, the Inventure Foundation, along with my daughters, have pledged a $5,000 donation to Catholic Charities to ensure their ability to provide important services during this critical time both today and tomorrow. I invite you to join me today to help Find a Way to support Catholic Charities in our community match.”

The Inventure Foundation calls their pledge Find a Way, and invites the Central Minnesota community to Find a Way to support trust, Find a Way to offer compassion, Find a Way to give stability, Find a Way to offer hope.

Local organizations and individuals that have already pledged to the Find a Way Initiative include Moss & Barnett, Premier Real Estate Services, BCI Construction, Thrivent and K Johnson Construction.

Learn more about the Find a Way Initiative by watching this two-minute video. Donate at ccstcloud.org/donate , and designate your gift to the Find a Way Initiative.


About the Inventure Foundation

Founded in 2020, the Inventure Foundation is the private foundation of Inventure Properties, St. Cloud. Inventure is a multi-disciplinary commercial real estate developer specializing in thoughtfully designed properties that add long-term value to their clients and the communities in which their buildings stand. Utilizing local subcontractors, suppliers and professional service providers within the cities they work, their team is collaborative and committed to delivering a high quality, full-service development experience that extends well beyond project completion.

About Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud is a nonprofit organization that works to build communities, promote family life and enhance human dignity by providing quality services to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and families of all faiths and beliefs.

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