Expanding Access to Care that Changes Trajectories
Rendering of the new Nicollet Center, to be completed Spring 2027
We are Compelled to Grow
We have a waiting list of over 2,000 young children who urgently need access to children’s mental health care, autism treatment, and other pediatric therapies.
We are out of space at both of our campuses in Minneapolis and in Minnetonka.
In recent years, the number of children’s mental health providers has decreased, with many closing or constricting services due to poor rates and increased costs.
Not only is St. David’s compelled to grow, but we also know our unique interdisciplinary approach works, and we are ready!
Our Vision for Growth in the Twin Cities Metro
Improve the health, educational achievement, and lifelong economic prosperity of children in Minneapolis and surrounding communities by creating a culturally-responsive, trauma-informed early assessment, intervention, and training center in the heart of the city.
To learn more, contact Maureen Walsh, Chief Strategy Officer, at mwalsh@stdavidsmn.org.
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Your Impact, Taking Shape
Double Your Impact!
We are thrilled to announce the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has offered us a challenge grant of $200,000 to fuel this phase of our campaign. In order to receive their grant, we must raise $200,000 from individuals, foundations, and businesses that meet one of the following criteria:
- they have never made a gift to St. David’s before;
- they are increasing their giving to St. David's in this second full year of our campaign, with the increase in the gift counting toward the challenge; or
- they have made a gift at least three years ago, but not since.
We have until October 31, 2026 to raise the money. If we raise at least $200,000 by the deadline, the foundation will write us a check for $200,000. If we fall short of meeting the full $200,000 goal, we won’t have met the challenge, and therefore, the foundation will not make a grant. It’s an all-or-nothing proposition.
We’re excited about the challenge, and with your help, we know we can meet it!
Giving Opportunities
$100,000
Builds out mental health therapy rooms with finishes, flooring, dimmable lighting, acoustic treatments, and child‑safe fixtures.
$50,000
Buys swings, crash pads, tactile walls, weighted tools, and adaptive seating that support children with sensory processing challenges for two occupational therapy gyms.
$25,000
Creates a trauma-informed waiting area with soft seating, calming design elements, and child‑friendly materials that reduce anxiety and support regulation.
$10,000
Buys one‑way glass, soundproofing, and technology that allow clinicians to coach parents in real time.
$5,000
Builds out our calming corners with soft seating, sensory panels, and visual supports that help children regulate during their treatment day.
$1,000
Buys fine‑motor tools, manipulatives, visual supports, and play‑based therapy items used in occupational, speech, and mental health therapy.
We recognize leadership level gifts by naming spaces in the donor’s honor or memory. Explore ways to give: St. David's Nicollet Center Leadership Naming Opportunities, and start imagining what would be most meaningful to you.
