Spare Key provides assistance to Minnesota homeowners with critically ill or seriously injured children by making a mortgage payment on the family’s behalf, allowing them to spend time with their child.

During a family’s medical crisis, Spare Key makes a families mortgage payment for one month. This allows the parents to focus on their child’s well being and stay by their side during a difficult time filled with unknowns.

As we embark on this, our twelfth year, we will cross the $1 Million milestone in making families' mortgage payments. We are grateful to all the volunteers, donors, corporate and philanthropic partners who have worked hard to reach this milestone.

But the need to assist Minnesota families facing their child's long-term hospitalization goes on. At the press conference on May 4th, Executive Director Rae Thiede, noted, "Times are tough for all families, and yet, a sick child can't wait for the economy to turn around. Donations send a strong message to our families that as parents they can focus on their children and not worry about falling behind on their mortgage payment."

How can you help? You can donate on-line on our Contribute page, or mail to our address (below). If you are a golfer, register for the Spare Key Golf Benefit, September 22nd. Most important, just tell others about Spare Key and what we do. (Spare Key is now on Facebook, it is a wonderfully simple way to keep your friends and family updated on our progress.)

Thank you for everything you have done for Spare Key and everything you will do, but mostly, thank you for helping us give Minnesota families hope.