FREE lunch and learn, open to the public. Registration required.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Confer Community Room at the Shared Spaces Building
Agenda
- 11:30 AM: Check-in & Social
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Program & Lunch
- 1:00 - 1:30: Optional Activity
Join us for Greater Mankato Area United Way’s 2026 “Tour of Giving” series on Thursday, October 22, presented by Engaged Leaders United.
Hear more about the impact of Greater Mankato Area United Way’s literacy initiatives, including:
Books for Kids Program
Helping young children build their own home libraries through Capstone books mailed directly to their homes.
The Kindness Booth Book & 1st Grade Book Initiative
Spreading kindness through reading!
4th Grade Book Project
Delivering copies of Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends directly to fourth graders.
Reading Festival
Supporting literacy and early development as a free event for children and families.
Community Bookshelf Project
Creating accessible spaces throughout our communities where children and families can discover and enjoy books.
Optional Activity Following the Program
Help us put our mission into action! Attendees are invited to select a Community Bookshelf location, visit the site, and restock the shelf with new books.
FREE lunch provided by McAlister's Deli.
Please register to attend. Any questions, please email rachelm@mankatounitedway.org.
