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Kids In Need Foundation and 3M Celebrate 30 Years with Grand Opening of New National Headquarters and Expanded Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, MN
As many teachers continue to shoulder the burden of rising classroom supply costs—often spending 1-2 paychecks out of pocket each year—Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit focused on supporting under-resourced teachers and students, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new national headquarters and expanded Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, Minnesota. This milestone event, running August 11–15, 2025, also celebrates KINF's 30 years of impact and a long-standing 2
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