Children’s Museum to Raise Funds for MY Place Expansion Project

MANKATO, MN – Throughout the month of February, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota will be  helping My Place to raise money for its expansion project.  

Proceeds from the Museum’s DipJar ($10 per dip) will go to My Place.  

Visitors to the CMSM can make their donation via the DipJar at the welcome desk. 

Museum CEO Louise Dickmeyer says the connection between the Museum and MY Place is about helping the  younger generation in our community continue to learn and grow. 

“Like the Museum, MY Place offers a safe place for kids to learn and grow by providing life-enhancing programs  and more. We are proud to help them raise money for their expansion project, which we know will benefit the  community through growth and opportunity,” Dickmeyer said. 

The donations will be accepted throughout the month of February. 

About MY Place: 

“MY Place” Mankato Youth Place, opened in October 2018 as Boys & Girls Club of Mankato to be: 

1) A Safe Place for kids to learn and grow 

2) Staffed with caring, adult professionals who develop ongoing relationships with members  3) Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences 

4) Hope and opportunity 

In the fall of 2019, they began a transition to MY Place. The name is a reflection of community and youth  engagement and ownership of the space. Mankato Youth Place is committed to providing a nurturing environment  that empowers youth to build the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to reach their full potential. 

MY Place provides youth with programs to support success in school, a healthy lifestyle and character and  leadership skills to prepare them to become contributing community members. Our mission to empower all young  people to reach their full potential will continue.