The Minnesota Wild is honored to recognize a different local charity each month during the regular season. Our Charity of the Month Program, provides awareness and exposure for the chosen non-profit over the course of one month. The charity is featured on Wild.com, in Wild social media posts, receives a feature piece in the monthly game magazine and is highlighted during one Wild home game with access to fans via concourse table and a custom video piece featured during an intermission.

Program Eligibility

  • Charity must hold 501(c)3 non-profit status.
  • Charity must serve the local community.
  • Charity must be able to provide copy, photos and video of the work they do in the community.
  • Charity must support children's medical related causes, underserved families, educational initiatives, and/or programs that grow youth hockey.

Program Policy

  • Charities will only be chosen as a Charity of the Month once.
  • Charities that are chosen will be contacted by email or phone by September 15 for the upcoming season.
  • Charities that apply do not need to re-apply each year. Applications will be kept on file.

2026-27 Charities

October - Pink Power Foundation

Pink Power Foundation is dedicated to easing the financial burden faced by individuals undergoing active breast cancer treatment. They believe that no one should have to choose between paying for treatment and meeting their basic needs. Through direct financial assistance, they empower patients to focus on what matters most—their health, their families, and their healing journey.

2025-26 Charities

March - Best Buddies

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

February - Brighter Days Family Grief Center

The mission of the Brighter Days Family Grief Center is to provide a private and compassionate space for individuals anticipating or enduring the death of a family member; to offer access to professional resources; to instill hope by providing connection to others through peer-based events and activities; to educate society and promote a culture of empathy and understanding for grieving individuals.

November - 23rd Veteran

23rd Veteran aims to provide happier, healthier lives for veterans living with trauma and strives to give U.S. veterans a future of hope,
opportunity, community and inner peace.