Our Vision
We envision a community where everyone has a safe and secure place to call home, access to quality nutrition, and the chance to build a brighter future.
Our Mission
River Valley Charities helps build a stronger community. We connect nonprofits, government, businesses, and individuals to support families struggling to meet essential needs within our partnering communities. We generate funds for local programs that empower individuals through access to jobs, education, and resources to build brighter futures for themselves and their families, fostering lasting positive change.
Core Values
HOPE - As servant leaders we will restore hope through relief, rehabilitation, and development.
PASSION - We will devote our time, knowledge, and resources to improve lives.
INTEGRITY - We will operate with complete transparency in everything we do.
RELATIONSHIPS - We will foster healthy relationships that focus on helping individuals and families in need.
SUSTAINABILITY - We will create solutions that are generationally beneficial to our community.
PASSION - We will devote our time, knowledge, and resources to improve lives.
INTEGRITY - We will operate with complete transparency in everything we do.
RELATIONSHIPS - We will foster healthy relationships that focus on helping individuals and families in need.
SUSTAINABILITY - We will create solutions that are generationally beneficial to our community.
Our Executive Leadership Team
River Valley Charities was founded by a group of St. Croix River Valley residents united by a shared commitment to addressing the growing needs in our communities. From this vision, RVC became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to making a lasting impact. Our board of directors meets monthly to guide our mission, plan fundraising initiatives, and explore new ways to strengthen and support our community.
Mary Weller - Board President
Retired Financial and Marketing Professional
John Yanish - Vice President
Retired Deputy General Counsel - Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Allen LeMay - Secretary
Director of Business Development - Gratus Funds; Owner - Audie's Acres
Ben Olson - Treasurer
VP Commercial Lending - First State Bank and Trust
David Tyvoll - Past President
VP Commercial Banking - First State Bank and Trust
Board of Directors
Joette Barr
VP Marketing - First State Bank and Trust
Chair - Event Committee
Chair - Event Committee
Jamie Grupe
Financial Advisor - Coastline Wealth Management
Chair - Financial Literacy Subcommittee
Chair - Financial Literacy Subcommittee
Sarah Fluegel
Operations Administrator - St. Croix Valley Food Bank
Kristen Johnson
Community Volunteer & Nonprofit Leader
Will Reinhardt
Kristen Juven
Staff
Andy Johnson - Executive Director
Emergency Food Systems (EFS) Committee
Chair - Allen LeMay, Gratus Funds
Sarah Fluegel
Beyond Food Committee
Chair - Dr. Greg Young, Hudson Physicians
Mary Weller - Retired
Events Committee
Chair - Joette Barr, First State Bank and Trust
Tim Jaynes, ISC Financial Advisors
Doug Rohde - LHR Hospitality
Brian Hughes - Innovize
Melissa Tyler - Edina Realty
Kristen Johnson - Retired
Kristen Juven - Strong Tower Wealth
Chair - Allen LeMay, Gratus Funds
Sarah Fluegel
Beyond Food Committee
Chair - Dr. Greg Young, Hudson Physicians
Mary Weller - Retired
Events Committee
Chair - Joette Barr, First State Bank and Trust
Tim Jaynes, ISC Financial Advisors
Doug Rohde - LHR Hospitality
Brian Hughes - Innovize
Melissa Tyler - Edina Realty
Kristen Johnson - Retired
Kristen Juven - Strong Tower Wealth
INTERESTED IN HELPING?
We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our mission. We'd love to hear from you and explore where your gifts can have the biggest impact to our organization and community.
