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$10 Million Awarded in Main Street Grants

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We're past the moment where we just want to give each other hope. We've got to truthfully have some tangible opportunities for people to believe in.
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Jana Shortal

Jana Shortal is an Emmy award-winning journalist and host of KARE 11's "Breaking The News." In this episode, Chanda talks to Jana about her news career, the power of authenticity, and the joys of parenthood.

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Responsive Philanthropy

An evolving downtown

Abundant Cities was featured in MinnPost following the first of three talks put on by the Minneapolis Foundation and Walker Art Center.

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Responsive Philanthropy

The Future of Downtown

Abundant Cities, a series of conversations cosponsored by the Minneapolis Foundation and Walker Art Center, was profiled in the Star Tribune.

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Responsive Philanthropy

Here is MPLS nominations open

With nominations now open for those seeking to celebrate Minneapolis, the Here is MPLS story movement, powered by the Minneapolis Foundation and Pollen, was recently featured on Fox 9.

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Art & Culture

Tish Jones

Tish Jones is a poet, narrative strategist, educator, and the Founder & Executive Director of TruArtSpeaks. Chanda and Tish discuss the connection between art and healing, the relational work within the education system, and why there’s hope for our new generation of creators.

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Education

Hearing the voices of principals

Learn about how the Minneapolis Foundation teamed up with the University of Minnesota and Joyce Foundation in 2021 to elevate the voice of principals through a first-of-its-kind statewide survey.

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Education

A Rare Opportunity to Invest in Schools

All signs point to major – even possibly record – investments in education in Minnesota this year as legislators discuss the budget surplus.

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Responsive Philanthropy

Women Fueling Change

The WCA Foundation awarded $432,500 in grants to 17 organizations focused on meeting the fundamental needs of women through economic stability, education, shelter, safety and health programs and initiatives.

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Health & Wellness

Linda Villarosa

Linda Villarosa is a New York Times contributor, professor, and author of "Under the Skin." In this episode, Chanda and Linda discuss the structural changes needed in our healthcare system, how the pandemic affected mental health, and the toll of micro and macro aggressions.

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Health & Wellness

Under the Skin

Linda Villarosa was recently a guest on our podcast Conversations with Chanda. Linda's new book Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of our Nation tells the story of racial health disparities in America, revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and the health of our nation.

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Art & Culture

Tish Jones

Tish Jones is a poet, narrative strategist, educator, and the Founder & Executive Director of TruArtSpeaks. Chanda and Tish discuss the connection between art and healing, the relational work within the education system, and why there’s hope for our new generation of creators.

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Art & Culture

The Great Northern

The Minneapolis Foundation is, once again, happy to help sponsor the Great Northern festival. The Great Northern celebrates Minnesota's cold, creative winters through ten days of diverse programming that invigorate mind and body.

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Curious about Art & Culture?

The arts are essential to who and what we are in Minnesota. We are committed to ensuring that the arts remain a strength in our state and are accessible to all communities.

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Climate & Environment

Climate Action Grants Awarded to 13 Local Groups

The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund awarded $310,000 in grants to 13 local organizations that are doing innovative work to take action on climate change.

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Art & Culture

The Great Northern

The Minneapolis Foundation is, once again, happy to help sponsor the Great Northern festival. The Great Northern celebrates Minnesota's cold, creative winters through ten days of diverse programming that invigorate mind and body.

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Curious about Climate & Environment?

Our world is big and none of us can protect it alone, especially given the climate crisis we face. Learn more about how we are bringing diverse communities together to take action for climate justice.

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Criminal Justice

Lewiee Blaze, K.J. Rolenc, and Brandon Williams

In this conversation, Chanda connects with three members of the committee advising our Fund for Safe Communities. Learn how their lived experiences inform their work, and how they're contributing to the national conversation on violence reduction and public safety.

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Criminal Justice

Reimagining Public Safety

The Policing Project at the NYU School of Law launched "Reimagining Public Safety," a new initiative that asks how people think about public safety, and how to achieve it. Through our Fund for Safe Communities, we are honored to be a partner and funder of this critical work.

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Curious about Criminal Justice?

We are committed to dismantling the pervasive racial inequities of our society’s criminal legal system. Explore the ways we are pursuing justice, equity, and healing.

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Education

Hearing the voices of principals

Learn about how the Minneapolis Foundation teamed up with the University of Minnesota and Joyce Foundation in 2021 to elevate the voice of principals through a first-of-its-kind statewide survey.

Read Story

Education

A Rare Opportunity to Invest in Schools

All signs point to major – even possibly record – investments in education in Minnesota this year as legislators discuss the budget surplus.

Read Story

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Curious about Education?

We need to build an education system that works for each and every child. Through research, learning collectives, grantmaking, co-investment, and more, we are pursuing equity in education.

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Art & Culture

Tish Jones

Tish Jones is a poet, narrative strategist, educator, and the Founder & Executive Director of TruArtSpeaks. Chanda and Tish discuss the connection between art and healing, the relational work within the education system, and why there’s hope for our new generation of creators.

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Health & Wellness

Linda Villarosa

Linda Villarosa is a New York Times contributor, professor, and author of "Under the Skin." In this episode, Chanda and Linda discuss the structural changes needed in our healthcare system, how the pandemic affected mental health, and the toll of micro and macro aggressions.

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Curious about Health & Wellness?

Explore our resources to better understand the importance of self-care, trauma healing, and wellness.

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Racial and Economic Justice

Miquel McMoore

Miquel McMoore is the Founder and Managing Director of kpCompanies. Her business helps small, mid-size, to large multinational companies find the right executive talent for their culture. Chanda connected with Miquel to discuss job market trends, the complexities of DEI work, and the importance of relationship building.

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Racial and Economic Justice

Lutunji Abram

Lutunji Abram has created multiple businesses, including Lutunji’s Palate Bakery & Cafe. In this episode, Chanda talked to Lutunji about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the power of finding your purpose.

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Curious about Racial and Economic Justice?

We are committed to seeing and dismantling barriers that hold inequities in place. Discover ways we can work together to pursue racial and economic justice.

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Responsive Philanthropy

An evolving downtown

Abundant Cities was featured in MinnPost following the first of three talks put on by the Minneapolis Foundation and Walker Art Center.

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Responsive Philanthropy

The Future of Downtown

Abundant Cities, a series of conversations cosponsored by the Minneapolis Foundation and Walker Art Center, was profiled in the Star Tribune.

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Curious about Responsive Philanthropy?

Philanthropy must invest in solutions that are driven by community voices and the increasingly interconnected nature of our community. Explore how we’re working to be responsive rather than prescriptive in our work.

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