In the Community
As integral members of the communities they work hard to build, IBEW professionals are also committed to the strengthening of neighborhoods in which they work and live. IBEW representatives actively volunteer and participate in local programs and events that support Minnesota schools, veterans, vulnerable residents and families (through their work with Habitat for Humanity) and provide ongoing scholarships and sponsorships of tomorrow's workforce of electricians.
IBEW-certified electricians contribute thousands of hours annually in volunteer opportunities within our communities. Commitment to community has been a cornerstone of IBEW membership for more than 100 years helping organizations such as:
- All Veterans Memorial
- American Cancer Society
- American Legion
- Camp Friendship
- Chisago County Veterans Memorial
- Concordia Academy
- Feed Our Starving Children
- Great River School
- Habitat for Humanity
- Home for our Troops
- IRAQ Veterans Residence
- ISD 916 Student House
- Math and Science Academy
- Minneapolis YWCA Power Girls Conference
- Minnesota AIDS Walk
- Minnesota Flood Relief
- Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund
- Minnesota State Fair Labor Pavilion
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- New Orleans Hurricane Relief
- Second Harvest Heartland
- Shrine Circus
- Special Olympics Minnesota
- St. Paul Parks Conservancy Foundation
- St. Paul Urban League Scholarship
- UnderConstruction
- Union Gospel Mission
- Union Workers Care Fund
- United Way
- University of Minnesota Solar Decathlon Competition Team
- Veterans Wall at Shieldsville
IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park 2012
IBEW is proud to present the 5th annual IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park located at Phalen Park in St. Paul nightly from November 20 - January 1st. This spectacular drive-through light display is bigger and better in 2012 with more lights, animation and new display themes. IBEW Holiday Lights in the Park provides an impressive holiday experience that allows the community to come together, volunteer together, spread goodwill and cheer, and extend a hand to those in need during the holiday season.
Wanted - Volunteers During the Event!!! read more »
Holiday Lights Helps Local Charities Glow with $35,000 in Donations
Submitted by jsee on March 15, 2011 - 2:15pm
St. Paul, MN, January 31, 2011
Holiday Lights Event at Lake Phalen Generates Family Fun and Needed Charity Funds.
IBEW's Holiday Lights in the Park event today announced it was donating $35,000 to four local charities, Second Harvest Heartland, Union Gospel Mission, St. Paul Parks Conservancy, and UnderConstruction. Over 40 nights, more than 53,000 visitors enjoyed the lighted holiday displays at St. Paul's Phalen Park with net proceeds from gate fees generating the glow of charitable donations. read more »
A Winning Team- Dave St. Peter
Submitted by jsee on October 11, 2010 - 7:16pm
Meet Dave St. Peter and the Minnesota Twins... "It was important to the Twin's organization to use IBEW contractors and electricians when building Target Field," says Dave St. Peter, President of the Minnesota Twins. "We needed to ensure the highest level of training and skill in order to successfully install the state-of-the art electrical systems located within our ballpark. The IBEW's attention to detail, professional execution of their work and the pride in their trade hit a home run with the Minnesota Twins. read more »
IBEW is a Proud Partner of the 2010 Carter Work Project
Submitted by vickis on September 13, 2010 - 10:08am
On Sunday October 3, Twin Cities Habitat will kick-off the 2010 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project with opening ceremonies in the Mall of America Rotunda. Then, on October 4, World Habitat Day, hundreds of volunteers from around the Twin Cities will begin working on 26 construction, rehab and repair projects that will highlight the importance of affordable housing to stable, thriving communities. read more »
1st Annual Road Rally for Special Olympics a success!
Submitted by jsee on September 8, 2010 - 12:16pm
Thanks to all the people who participated in the 1st Annual Road Rally for Special Olympics held on June 26th and sponsored by the IBEW. Over 30 people attended and raised nearly $1000 for the Flames Special Olympics Team. Steven Eull, a member of the Flames team, road all 168 miles of the rally. The IBEW is proud to sponsor this team and support MN Special Olympics and hopes to make the Road Rally a new tradition. Look for us in 2011!!
IBEW Solar Powered Fun at the Minnesota State Fair August 26 - September 6, 2010
Submitted by vickis on August 25, 2010 - 11:00pm
Enjoy the power of the sun at the IBEW state fair kiosk. Look for the solar panel display at the AFL-CIO building at the intersection of Dan Patch and Cooper at the great Minnesota get-together. Stop by to learn more about solar technology and play an xbox game powered 100% by solar energy. Take a minute to review our solar presentation at the IBEW kiosk and learn how to make the power of the sun and the IBEW's Power of Professionalism work for you. Solar Works in Minnesota!! IBEW Works for You!!!! To learn more about available solar rebates and incentive programs visit www.dsireusa.org Let the IBEW be your comprehensive resource for planning and installing solar power systems for any type of project.
Team IBEW Takes the Plunge for Special Olympics Minnesota!!
Saturday, February 20, 2010, Rockville, MN - What motivates highly skilled, well trained electricians to jump into a frozen lake in late February? For Team IBEW, it was the opportunity to raise money for and in support of Special Olympics Minnesota. Four brave souls from Team IBEW raised over $500 and took the plunge with 300 other St. Cloud area residents raising over $50,000 to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Through the enthusiastic participation of Team IBEW and their fellow plungers, a difference was made in the lives of 6,500 Minnesota athletes with intellectual disabilities. read more »