Every November, Minnesotans come together for one of the most inspiring traditions in our state, Give to the Max Day. It’s a day when thousands of us across Minnesota support the causes we love, proving that when we give back, we strengthen not only our nonprofits, but the civic fabric that holds us all together.
At Upstream, we believe generosity is a form of stewardship. When we give to care for Minnesota’s land, air, and water, we’re also caring for each other. Acts of giving, whether time, money, or effort, remind us that we share this home and its future. And in a time when division can feel easier than connection, generosity remains one of the most powerful forces for unity.
Giving Back as Stewardship
Minnesotans have a long tradition of looking out for the places and people around them. From volunteers planting trees along riverbanks to neighbors helping clear a trail after a storm, these simple acts of care strengthen our environment. On Give to the Max Day, your gift extends that stewardship, helping Upstream inspire and recognize the everyday caretakers who make Minnesota better.
Your support allows us to share stories of environmental stewardship happening across our state, build bridges between communities, and empower more Minnesotans to take meaningful steps of care. Every dollar fuels a movement of connection and hope, reminding us that our individual actions add up to something much larger.
Generosity Builds Trust and Connection
When we give, we’re saying something powerful: I believe in this place, and I believe in us. That spirit of trust builds connection across differences. It’s what makes Minnesota special, a place where generosity isn’t just a value, but a way of life.
This Give to the Max Day, we invite you to join thousands of Minnesotans in giving back to keep that spirit strong. Whether your gift is big or small, what matters most is the intention behind it, to care for the shared home we all love.
Support Upstream This Give to the Max Day
By supporting Upstream, you’re investing in a vision of Minnesota rooted in stewardship, unity, and connection. Together, we can nurture the land, water, and communities that define our state, and remind each other what it means to be truly Minnesotan.
During the month of November through November 21, give back to move Minnesota Upstream, toward a future built on care, trust, and togetherness.