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Stepping into Homeownership
In 2023-2024, the OneMPLS Fund will focus on fair and affordable housing. Watch this story about how the fund is supporting Hope Community.
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What wins do, when things get made, is it makes a crack in the imagination that something else is possible.- Signe Harriday
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Advancing Racial and Economic Justice in 2022-2023
Through investments ranging from grants to convenings, we support community-led efforts to disrupt inequitable systems, close racial wealth gaps, and stabilize communities. See our 2022-2023 highlights.
Our economic systems should be fair and position everyone to achieve financial stability and build wealth. Learn how we support efforts to stabilize communities and dismantle inequities in our economy.
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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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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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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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Scholarship Funds Invest in Black Leadership
Through its scholarship program, a fraternity of African American professionals demonstrates the power of collective giving.
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Redeveloped building providing new opportunities for Black entrepreneurs
Fox 9 recently covered the redevelopment of the 927 building and the important collaborative effort focused on expanding Black ownership opportunities on the northside.
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North Minneapolis has another neighborhood-changing renovation
Learn about the 927 Building rennovation—a project from our partners at the Phillips Family Foundation.
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Kayce Ataiyero
Kayce Ataiyero is the Chief External Affairs Officer at the Joyce Foundation. Kayce connected with Chanda to discuss her journey from journalism to philanthropy and why both sectors need to create a better environment for people of color to thrive.
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Racial and Economic Justice on Lake Street
With people across our community, we are supporting local businesses as they continue to rebound from the turmoil of 2020.
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Amanda Brinkman
Amanda Brinkman is a producer, branding expert, and public speaker. Amanda joined Chanda for a live conversation where they explored the current state of the nonprofit sector and the power of authentic leadership.
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The Minneapolis Foundation gave $4,207,570 in grants to 86 local organizations that are advancing racial and economic justice in the Twin Cities.
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