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Ordinary Magic 2025

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An Annual Celebration in Support of Wilder's Mission

You're invited to join us on Thursday, May 1, 2025 for a special evening in support of the families Wilder serves. Together, we will build community and celebrate the power of ordinary magic to transform lives. 

This fundraiser will be held at the Wilder Center in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. Choose from a variety of ticket packages that best fits your comfortability and party size. Seating is limited, so please reserve your seats in advance.

For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or seating requests, please contact us at magic@wilder.org.

Reserve My Seat

Kevin Harris speaking at the podium at Ordinary Magic, Wilder's signature fundraising event

As you process and unpack this evening I encourage you to think about how you can make an impact and do just a little bit more to be a compassionate agent to support the unhoused community.

Kevin Harris, first-time volunteer with the Minnesota Homeless Study

Sponsor the Event

Armando at Ordinary Magic

Celebrate the resilience of the families in our community

Sponsorship support of Ordinary Magic is an investment in Wilder’s work to improve lives through service, research and community engagement. Sponsors are celebrated partners in our community. 

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Stories of Ordinary Magic

Visual illustration of Ordinary Magic by Nelle Rhicard and our team of Wilder Researchers

Thank you Nelle Rhicard, Wilder Research and guests at last year’s Ordinary Magic for co-creating a vision of what families need to thrive.

Wilder believes that all families come to us whole, with goals and ideas about what they need to support their own stability and well-being. Our job is to bolster resources, connections and skills in support of their family-driven goals. Ordinary Magic raises critical funds to support Wilder’s Whole Family work.

Laverne's Story | A Journey Towards Greater Housing Stability

Laverne's journey with Wilder's Family Supportive Housing Services has led to greater housing stability for her family, and her work ethic and determination motivate her to advocate for better affordable housing for more families around the city.

 

 

 

Xee's Story | Recovering from Depression in Community

Xee is a member of the Hmong Group at Wilder’s Center for Social Healing and has been building community and meaningful relationships with others at Wilder for more than ten years. These relationships have inspired and helped strengthen her and her family.

 

 

Ordinary Magic Committee

Julie Brunner, Stephanie Johnson, Kristina Kenan, Judy Kishel, Maggie O’Gara, Kate Pearce, Sue Piva, Kathryn Schleich, Carla Sellner, and Stephanie Wolkin

Presenting Sponsor

Katherine B. Anderson Fund