Achieving Dreams

Achieving Dreams strives to increase the ability of youth and adults to grow and succeed in our community by providing funding for their participation in organized activities that engage in the positive building of self-esteem, personal development, artistic inspiration and education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Achieving Dreams receives funds by operating concession stands at various venues throughout the Twin Cities.  Additional funds are raised through special events.

The amount raised varies depending on the venue and event.  For 2025, Twins events offered a guaranteed donation of $125 per game and $200 for non-holiday weekday day games. Gophers football, Lynx/Timberwolves, and Wild Games have been minimum of $90 and Vikings a minimum of $150.

You must be 16* or older to volunteer at, Target Field, CHS, TCO and The Vineyard Table Catering. To volunteer at Target Center, Xcel Energy, Allianz, Gophers, Vikings you must be at least 18 years old.

*Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that is also volunteering at the same event

Individuals volunteer in concessions at the Twins, Vikings, Gopher, Timberwolves, Lynx, MN United, TCO, Minnesota Zoo, The Vineyard Table Catering, and Somerset Ampitheater.

An Achieving Dreams volunteer raises between $90 and $150 per event to add to the grant fund pool, depending on the venue.

Grants are awarded to support children and adults with activities such as:

  • Sports fees
  • Dance lessons
  • Music and voice lessons
  • Enrichment activities (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, school clubs)
  • Education, tuition, and books (kindergarten through college).
  • Church activities, Mission Trips, church camps, youth groups

Non-Slip Shoes for Restaurant/Food Service

Not all non-slip shoes are created equal.  Achieving Dreams requires Non-Slip Shoes designed for Restaurant/Food Service environments.  They should be all-black, closed-toe, and closed heal shoe.  This type of shoe is acceptable at all the venues we volunteer at. 

A general non-slip shoe, such as a running shoe, is designed to provide traction on slippery surfaces in a variety of settings, such as wet sidewalks or industrial flooring.  Non-Slip Shoes for Restaurant/Food Service are specialized for the unique hazards of kitchens and dining areas, including greasy floors, spilled liquids, and constant movement and/or standing for long hours.

While you can purchase Restaurant/Food Service Non-Slip shoes for as little as $30 at places like Walmart or Payless, if you plan to volunteer frequently, it may be a good idea to invest in a high-end shoe brand.

The sole of acceptable shoes should look similar to the below image.  NOTE: The sole includes a pattern for liquid channeling.