Ella’s Halo is a non-profit organization created to provide some of the comforts of home to babies and families during extended stays in Twin Cities NICUs.Ella’s Halo provides blankets for hospital beds, books and music for babies, and more. But we provide comfort for families, as well: toys, books and movies for brothers and sisters, comfortable chairs for parents, and any other items the unit feels necessary. These are often small things, but they can make a hospital stay so much more comfortable for everyone.
Life in the NICU can be confusing, frustrating, and at times unbearable. It’s a time when babies, parents, and families all need extra comfort and care. And that’s what Ella’s Halo is all about.
Mission Statement
Ella’s Halo is a non-profit organization that was developed to help improve the quality of extended stays in Twin Cities Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). Our mission is carried out by providing a variety of items to NICUs, babies, and their families to help impart a better sense of home while in the hospital. Ella’s Halo accomplishes this through fundraising efforts, community events and educating the public about life in the NICU.Little bits of comfort at a critical time.
Ella’s Halo is a non-profit organization that was developed to help improve the quality of extended stays in Twin Cities Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). Our mission is carried out by providing a variety of items to NICUs, babies, and their families to help impart a better sense of home while in the hospital. Ella’s Halo accomplishes this through fundraising efforts, community events and educating the public about life in the NICU.Little bits of comfort at a critical time.
Non-Profit Timeline
- 09/22/09 Ella's Halo is a reserved name in MN Secretary of State
- 10/15/09 First board meeting for Ella's Halo
- 10/16/09 Ella's Halo is filed as a corporation in Minnesota
- 10/27/09 Employer Identification Number is issued
- 12/15/09 Second board meeting for Ella's Halo
- 12/24/09 First donation drop off is brought to Minneapolis NICU
- 01/05/10 1023 form mailed to IRS
- 02/23/10 Third board meeting for Ella's Halo
- 03/08/10 IRS approves 1023: Ella's Halo is tax-exempt
- 03/18/10 Fourth board meeting for Ella's Halo
- 04/20/10 Fifth board meeting for Ella's Halo
- 05/04/10 Sixth board meeting for Ella's Halo
- 05/15/10 Ella's Halo 1st Event- Ella's Halo Bowling For Babies
- 07/20/10 Seventh board meeting Ella's Halo
- 08/17/10 Reside's Cocktails for a Cause and Ella's Halo Event
- 08/24/10 Eighth board meeting for Ella's Halo
- 09/07/10 Ella's Halo serves dinner at the Ronald McDonald House
