At Blue Man Dog, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and well-managed foster program. We work very closely with out fosters and provide all the supplies and training they need to set the dogs up for successful transition from shelter to adoption. You won’t be lumped with a dog and left to figure it…

We are regularly in desperate need for someone to transport dogs for us. Sometimes we hear of a dog in a shelter who needs urgent medical attention, and we might have funds and even a foster home ready, but none of us can get there to pick the dog up and take them to the…

Sometimes the children waiting to be adopted or even children that have been adopted in a loving home need additional positive supportive people in their lives. A child mentor is a role model, a person to spend time with, and a trusted friend. The child may need help with homework or need time away from…

Our adoptive families need additional support from other adoptive parents that have been through the process themselves. If you feel like you can lend an ear or a helping hand to some of our families, this is the program for you!

Adopt-a-Child/Adopt-a-Family (September- December). Make the holidays extra special for a child or family by volunteering during the holidays or sponsoring their holiday wish list.

Midstory encourages submissions of freelance media or written work, creative ideas, series pitches, and much more. For a submission to be considered, it must further the nonprofit mission of Midstory to curate and uplift stories of culture, arts, history, and technology toward the creation of and reflection upon our Midwestern and American identity.

Host an In-Kind Donation Drive (Year Round) Host a drive at your work, place of worship or with family and friends to collect new items throughout the year. Items needed: Supplies – K-college, Toiletries & Hygiene – from baby to adult, Household cleaning and laundry products, Clothing and shoes, Food and transportation gift cards.