Thank You For Joining Us!
Harvesting Hope
Benefiting Open Your Heart in our mission to support Minnesota agencies dedicated to helping individuals facing food and housing insecurity.
Together, we can make a difference!
Event Schedule
5:30 PM
Welcome
Socializing, Hors d’oeuvres and Silent Auction*
6:30 PM
Program
- Wendy Maybury
- Mike Valesano with the Minneapolis College
7:30 PM
silent auction closes
*Please pay for items via the 32 Auctions app or via check/cash at the registration desk.
8:00 PM
end of event
Thank you for joining us!
Meet Our Esteemed Speakers
Wendy Maybury
Meet Wendy Maybury, a Southern belle from the heart of Dixie, who has taken the comedy world by storm. Wendy is a single mother who balances raising her kiddo with a successful stand-up comedy career. Her relatable experiences as a single parent, combined with her quick wit and Southern charm, have made her a hit with audiences everywhere. Whether she’s sharing stories about her dating experiences or simply observing the world around her, Wendy’s comedy is a mix of humor and heart that leaves audiences in stitches. So sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh along with this hilarious single mom from the South.
Michael Valesano, Director – TREC program
The TREC program offers college degree programs at no cost inside MN Correctional Facilities with high touch academic, financial and student services. For those recently released, they provide reentry services including advising, scholarships, mentoring, basic needs, and assistance in finding housing and employment. The TREC Center is a welcoming and dedicated space for justice-impacted students to connect with staff, students and allies, access reentry resources and participate in regular restorative activities. In 2023-24, the TREC program enrolled over 300 incarcerated and justice-impacted students.
THank you!
Open Your Heart Board of Directors
Sabrina Yates, Matt Traynor, Roger Henry, Deanna Ekholm. Mary Hartmann, Jennifer Sheda, Robert Gould, Donald Gault, Mike Shepard, Katie Barrett-Kramer, Rahfat Hussain, Miriam Steuart, and Nicole Bailey.
and a special thank you…
to the advocates and front-line service providers who work tirelessly to ensure that those facing a crisis of hunger and homelessness in Minnesota have the help they need, the moment they need it most.
Support Our Mission
Your generous contribution empowers us to support those delivering essential services to individuals facing food and housing insecurity. Every donation makes a difference.
improved facilities, ensuring safe and dignified emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, and food shelves across Minnesota.
Minnesota food shelves restocked and enabled to distribute fresh and frozen foods at a time when donations are traditionally low.
one-year scholarships provided to students meeting the federal definition of homeless and attending Minneapolis College.
Minnesotans given hope and stability while tackling food and housing insecurity head-on.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Be a part of our mission to combat food and housing insecurity in Minnesota. Your involvement can change lives. Donate now or explore other ways to contribute to this vital cause.