Joining Forces to Inspire Hope
Promoting mental health wellness in children and families through our sci-fi, fantasy, and nerd-culture fandoms.
Promoting mental health wellness in children and families through our sci-fi, fantasy, and nerd-culture fandoms.
The Northland's premier pop culture and tabletop gaming convention in Duluth, MN will be held at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center August 24-25. Featuring sci-fi, fantasy, comic book, video game, tabletop game, anime, & nostalgia fandoms, join us for nerdy fun!
MNSWCA.org was founded in 2023 by a group of Minnesota sci-fi and fantasy fans who wanted to share that passion along with their heart for children and families to the Northland. The organization works closely with the Minnesota Star Wars Collectors Alliance and other fan groups across the country to raise mental health awareness awarenes
MNSWCA.org was founded in 2023 by a group of Minnesota sci-fi and fantasy fans who wanted to share that passion along with their heart for children and families to the Northland. The organization works closely with the Minnesota Star Wars Collectors Alliance and other fan groups across the country to raise mental health awareness awareness and support for children and family with physical and mental health needs.
MNSWCA.org is proud to engage in community events with a focus on fun and family! Our sci-fi charity supports all sci-fi, fantasy, and geek-culture fandoms. We outreach at local and regional conventions, as well as partner with fan groups for other opportunities to share our passion for all things nerdy!
In 2023, MNSWCA.org was represented
MNSWCA.org is proud to engage in community events with a focus on fun and family! Our sci-fi charity supports all sci-fi, fantasy, and geek-culture fandoms. We outreach at local and regional conventions, as well as partner with fan groups for other opportunities to share our passion for all things nerdy!
In 2023, MNSWCA.org was represented at Range Fan Con (Virginia, MN), Teeb Con (Duluth, MN), Nerdin' Out Con (Rochester, MN), and Twin Cities Con (Minneapolis, MN).
2024 started with a bang at the Frozen Force. We will be at Range Fan Con June 29-20, Teeb Con August 24-25, ICCC October 3-6, and Twin Cities Con November 8-10!
The Minnesota Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders provides speech and language services to area families at no charge. They offer a fully array of services to help children gain receptive and expressive language skills, increase the ability to interact socially and better understand the world they live in.
1/3 of the raffle and auction proceeds will be donated to the clinic.
To provide comfort and distraction from
painful procedures to children and teens
who have been diagnosed with cancer, by
providing gifts from a Treasure Chest.
1/3 of the raffle and auction proceeds will be donated to the POTCF.
MNSWCA.org has established a mental health scholarship to help local northern MN, northern WI, and northern MI mental health professionals gain further specialized training in order to help meet the needs in our communities.
1/3 of the raffle and auction proceeds will be used to establish this ongoing scholarship fund.
Meeting Ashley Eckstein at Twin Cities Con 2023
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission to bring health and healing to children and families through sci-fi, fantasy, and fun!
Join us at events that we attend or sponsor!
We will be represented at the Frozen Force Artist Showcase January 13, 2024 in Duluth, MN (Hermantown).
MNSWCA.org also plans to be involved in other events in 2024, TBD.
Contact us anytime using the form at the right or email at mnswca@gmail.com
The Minnesota Star Wars Collectors Alliance is a fan-run group that supports collecting & enjoyment of sci-fi and fantasy fandoms.
Star Wars, its characters, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. © 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
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