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Minnesota 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Every person deserves the choice to explore.

Cole's Choice Foundation provides inclusive recreational, cultural, and travel experiences for individuals with disabilities who face social, economic, and physical barriers to community participation.

4
Board Members
2026
Founded
MN
Based In
Everyone Belongs Here

Programs That Open Doors

We create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to experience recreation, culture, and travel alongside their communities.

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Adaptive Recreation

Accessible outdoor adventures, sports, and recreational activities designed so everyone can participate. From adaptive hiking to inclusive team events, we remove physical barriers to play.

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Cultural Experiences

Museum visits, art workshops, live performances, and community events with full accessibility support. Culture should never be gated by ability or income.

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Inclusive Travel

Organized group trips and travel grants that make meaningful travel possible for individuals who face economic and physical barriers. The world is meant to be explored by everyone.

The Impact We're Building Toward

As a newly founded organization, these are the milestones we're working to reach in our first year.

50+
Individuals Served (Year 1 Goal)
12
Planned Events & Experiences
3
Core Program Areas
100%
Volunteer Board & Leadership

Why Cole's Choice Exists

Too many individuals with disabilities face compounding barriers — social isolation, economic limitations, and physical inaccessibility — that prevent them from participating in the everyday experiences most people take for granted.

Cole's Choice Foundation was founded to change that. We believe that recreation, cultural enrichment, and the freedom to travel are not luxuries. They're essential to a full life. We organize, fund, and facilitate inclusive experiences so that every person, regardless of ability, can choose to explore.

Inclusion First

Every program is designed for full participation

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Access for All

We remove economic and physical barriers

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Community Driven

Built by people who care, for people who deserve more

Full Transparency

501(c)(3) accountability to donors and participants

Founding Board of Directors

A dedicated volunteer board committed to building an organization that creates real change.

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Joshua Robinson

Founder & Board Member

Visionary behind Cole's Choice, dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities.

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Logan Guest

Board Member

Bringing technical and organizational expertise to the foundation.

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Ryan Kahnke

Board Member

Passionate advocate for accessible community experiences.

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Kathy Robinson

Board Member

Committed to ensuring every voice is heard and every person included.

Upcoming Events

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Why This Work Matters

Words from the people closest to our mission.

★★★★★
"My son hadn't been on a group outing in over two years. The barriers were just too high — cost, transportation, accessibility. An organization like Cole's Choice is exactly what our community has been missing."
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Maria P.
Parent & Caregiver, Minneapolis
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"Inclusion isn't just a nice word — it takes real work, real funding, and real people who show up. That's what I see in this foundation. They're building something that will genuinely change lives."
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David H.
Disability Services Professional
★★★★★
"I want to go places. I want to see things. But it's hard when everything costs money and nothing is built for someone like me. Knowing there's a group that's actually trying to fix that — it means a lot."
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Tyler K.
Future Program Participant

Be Part of Something
That Matters

Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply spread the word — you're helping someone experience the world in a way they never could before.

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