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Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION True or False? CaringBridge is only accessible in the United States.

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER True or False? CaringBridge is only accessible in the United States. A: False. CaringBridge is used in all 50 states and nearly every country around the world.

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION True or False? Obesity impacts all groups of people equally.

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER True or False? Obesity impacts all groups of people equally. A: False Children of immigrants are more likely than their parents to be obese. Youth Farm and Market Project is teaching youth about nutrition and entrepreneurship while increasing access to culturally appropriate foods in low-income communities.

Q: What are the top five most visited state parks in Minnesota? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What are the top five most visited state parks in Minnesota? 1. Fort Snelling 2. Gooseberry Falls 3. Itasca 4. Tettegouche 5. Split Rock Lighthouse And the number one most visited state park in Minnesota…

Q: How many Minnesotans relied on food shelves for support in 2009? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A : 1 in 10 Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How many Minnesotans relied on food shelves for support in 2009?

Q: How does art help homeless youth? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: By engaging homeless youth in innovative arts programs, like Kulture Klub Kollaborative, it serves as a bridge for at-risk youth to move from isolation to expression. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How does art help homeless youth?

Q: What does UNCF stand for? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: United Negro College Fund Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What does UNCF stand for?

Q: The annual cost for a nursing home is $57,000. What is the annual cost of home care services? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: $7,500 Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: The annual cost for a nursing home is $57,000. What is the annual cost of home care services?

Q: What percentage of Minnesotans are affected by chronic illness? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

MULTIPLE CHOICE: A. 10% B. 25% C. 44% D. 75% Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What percentage of Minnesotans are affected by chronic illness? 44% of Minnesotans are affected by a chronic illness.

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION True or False? Youth in metro area school districts self-divide into groups based on their ethnic/cultural backgrounds.

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER True or False? Youth in metro area school districts self-divide into groups based on their ethnic/cultural backgrounds. A: Both. While there is a tendency for youth to divide along these lines, organizations such as YouthCARE bring youth together across cultural lines through their summer camp and job programs. As one youth said, “Before YouthCARE, I only knew other Native Americans and I was fine with that, but now, because of this job alone, I have a friend from every culture.”

Q: After you account for what we currently recycle, what percentage of what’s left in our trash could be recycled or composted? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: 50% of what’s left in our trash could be recycled and 25% could be composted. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: After you account for what we currently recycle, what percentage of what’s left in our trash could be recycled or composted?

Q: What percent of the homeless in Minnesota are 21 years of age or younger? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER A: 47% Q: What percent of the homeless in Minnesota are 21 years of age or younger?

Q: How is United Arts helping to address societal issues? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: By funding residencies in schools that address bullying and racism Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How is United Arts helping to address societal issues?

Q: Who is considered the founder of UNCF—the United Negro College Fund? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, the third president of Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: Who is considered the founder of UNCF—the United Negro College Fund?

Q: For every $1 invested in out-of-school-time programs what dollar amount is returned because of improved school performance, reduced crime and welfare costs, and increased wages? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: $10 Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: For every $1 invested in out-of- school-time programs what dollar amount is returned because of improved school performance, reduced crime and welfare costs, and increased wages?

Q: Community Health Charities has how many member charities? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

MULTIPLE CHOICE: A. 40 B. 33 C. 27 D. 25 Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: Community Health Charities has how many member charities? Community Health Charities has 33 member charities.

Q: What percentage of Native American youth graduate from Minnesota High Schools? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: According to the MN Department of Education, 41.4% of Native American youth attending high school graduate. MIGIZI Communications uses technology training, after school support services, and cultural activities to keep youth interested in school and help them succeed. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What percentage of Native American youth graduate from Minnesota High Schools?

Q: What percentage of Minnesotans visit a state park each year? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: 30% Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What percentage of Minnesotans visit a state park each year?

Q: Through a grant from Open Your Heart, how many pounds of fresh produce can food banks purchase for $1? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: Through a grant from Open Your Heart, how many pounds of fresh produce can food banks purchase for $1? A: 11 pounds

Q: How long has United Arts been changing lives through the arts? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: 56 years Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How long has United Arts been changing lives through the arts?

Q: How old is UNCF? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Founded in 1943 and incorporated in 1944, it is 66 years old. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How old is UNCF?

Q: What percentage of Minnesota kindergarteners are fully ready for kindergarten? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What percentage of Minnesota kindergarteners are fully ready for kindergarten? MULTIPLE CHOICE: A. 75 B. 60 C. 50

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION True or False? You can honor the memory of a loved one with a donation through Community Health Charities.

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER True or False? You can honor the memory of a loved one with a donation through Community Health Charities. A: True.

Q: What illness still has such a stigma that people wait an average of 10 years before seeking treatment? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Mental illness. Although 1 in 4 individuals are impacted by mental illness during their lifetime, the stigma associated with mental illness still prevents people from seeking treatment. The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Minnesota provides education, support, and advocacy; and strives to erase this stigma. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What illness still has such a stigma that people wait an average of 10 years before seeking treatment?

True or False: People will pay 3 to 7% more for properties with a lot of trees than for properties with few or no trees. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: True Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER True or False: People will pay 3 to 7% more for properties with a lot of trees than for properties with few or no trees.

Q: How many people are homeless in Minnesota each night? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How many people are homeless in Minnesota each night? A: 13,100

Q: How can the arts keep a student in school? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Illusion Theater partners with the South High School HArt (Hands-on Art) drop-out prevention program, integrating arts into the English and Social Studies curriculum. The benefits include improved test scores, classroom behavior and participation, and improved graduation rates. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How can the arts keep a student in school?

Q: What U.S. college or university prepares and sends more African-American students to medical school than any other? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Xavier University of Louisiana (They also prepare and send the most African-American students to graduate programs in the sciences too!) Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What U.S. college or university prepares and sends more African-American students to medical school than any other?

Q: A family of four needs an income of $58,000 to meet basic needs, yet half of the jobs open in Minnesota pay this much or less? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: A family of four needs an income of $58,000 to meet basic needs, yet half of the jobs open in Minnesota pay this much or less? MULTIPLE CHOICE: A. $22,000 B. $30,000 C. $40,000

Q: What is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States? A: Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.

Q: How long can a renter legally stay in their home after it has gone through foreclosure? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Six months. Unfortunately, many renters, landlords, and officials overseeing Sherriff’s sales are unaware of this law and renters are being evicted with little or no notice. HOME Line is working to educate all those involved of this provision and other laws passed recently to help protect renters who are losing their homes due to a landlord undergoing foreclosure. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How long can a renter legally stay in their home after it has gone through foreclosure?

Q: What percent of Minnesota’s waters do not meet water quality standards for being fishable, swimmable, and drinkable? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Over 40% Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What percent of Minnesota’s waters do not meet water quality standards for being fishable, swimmable, and drinkable?

Q: What percent of homeless students in Minneapolis Public Schools are reading at grade level? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What percent of homeless students in Minneapolis Public Schools are reading at grade level? A: 15%

Q: How is United Arts helping to raise test scores in schools? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: By supporting arts organizations that are using music education as a catalyst to strengthen K-12 core curriculum. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How is United Arts helping to raise test scores in schools?

Q: Who donated $5 million of Standard Oil stock to the UNCF's first Capital Campaign in 1950? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: Who donated $5 million of Standard Oil stock to the UNCF's first Capital Campaign in 1950?

Q: How many women experience domestic violence in the Twin Cities metro each year? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Nearly 20,000 Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How many women experience domestic violence in the Twin Cities metro each year?

Why Our Dollars Matter Community Health Charities Facts In 2007, Ronald McDonald House Charities supported families with seriously ill children with an equivalent of 19,152 night’s lodging. In 2008, this number increased 19%, for a total of 22,857 nights. In 2007, 97% percent of the 48 bedrooms at Ronald McDonald House Charities were occupied every night. In 2008, Ronald McDonald House was close to capacity at 99% occupation every night. From October 2007 to September 2008, Memorial Blood Centers had 3,687 blood drives, increasing almost 26% to 4,661 total blood drives from October 2008 to September 2009.

Q: How far does grocery store produce travel from field to store? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: 1,500 miles Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How far does grocery store produce travel on average from field to store? 1,500 miles

Q: What do you think is the main reason that adults reported leaving their last regular or permanent housing? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

MULTIPLE CHOICE: A. Could not afford the rent B. Loss of a job or hours cut C. Drinking or drug problem Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What do you think is the main reason that adults reported leaving their last regular or permanent housing?

Q: How does United Arts help people with disabilities? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: By funding organizations that provide sign language interpretation and audio description of theatre performances around Minnesota. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: How does United Arts help people with disabilities?

Q: Which U.S. Senator donated his Pulitzer Prize money for his biography, Profiles in Courage, to UNCF in 1957? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: John F. Kennedy Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: Which U.S. Senator donated his Pulitzer Prize money for his biography, Profiles in Courage, to UNCF in 1957?

Q: United Way 2-1-1—their community resource and referral line—made how many referrals to people in need last year? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: United Way 2-1-1—their community resource and referral line—made how many referrals to people in need last year? MULTIPLE CHOICE: A. 100,000 B. 250,000 C. 400,000

Why Our Dollars Matter Minnesota Environmental Fund Facts We all have heard about Minnesota's 10,000 Lakes. Did you know there are really 11,842 (10 acres or larger) in Minnesota? Do you have enough air in your tires? You can save $0.11 per gallon (approximately $400 per year) and keep 1.5 tons of green house gasses out of the air every year by having your car tires properly inflated.

Q: What does HBCU mean? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: What does HBCU mean?

Q: Why were Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) established? Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA QUESTION

A: HBCUs were established during a time when African Americans were banned by law from attending majority white institutions. Why Our Dollars Matter TRIVIA ANSWER Q: Why were Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) established?