Carol Matheys Center for Children and Families

The Carol Matheys Center for Children & Families needs your help!!!

For those who don't know who we are, we are a non profit 4-Star Parent Aware-rated center, offering a top-quality learning space for Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten! We've been in business for over 50 years located at the same site in Oakdale, Minnesota. I am the current board chair along with board experience with the Center for over 25 years.

With that said, I am heartbroken to share that a large bounce house rented for the children of the Center, was stolen on Tuesday night, June 11, 2024. As part of our summer kickoff, staff had arranged for a fun and exciting bounce house for the kids to enjoy, and thanks to the generosity of the rental company, they allowed us to keep the house for a few extra days. Unfortunately, because of the theft, we learned we are now liable for the cost of the bounce house, which amounts to approximately $2,500. Given the high deductible on our insurance plan, we have decided to pay for the bounce house outright rather than submit this to insurance.

As a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children and families, this unexpected expense is a significant burden. We are reaching out to our community for support to cover the cost of the stolen bounce house. Any additional funds raised will go towards the purchase and installation of exterior security cameras. This will allow The Center to continue our mission of enriching the lives of the children and families we serve. Your generosity and support means the world to us and the kids who rely on our programs. Thank you for helping us turn this unfortunate situation around and continue providing joy, care and education to our community.