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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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Update on Main Street Economic Revitalization Partnership
Our goal is to announce details of the first grant round in January.
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Five Ways to Learn about Native American Culture in Minnesota
November is Native American Heritage Month! Now and every day, we strive to honor the important contributions that indigenous people make in our communities.
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Hubert Joly and Piyumi Saramatunga
Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy, and Piyumi Saramatunga, a partner at the law firm Constangy, believe that diversity is a business imperative. These two business leaders to talk about the importance of diverse and inclusive teams, the dangers of tokenism, and the power of leading with purpose.
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Responding to Emerging Needs through the OneMPLS Fund
Through the OneMPLS Fund, we have witnessed firsthand the power of a collective impact fund that can respond nimbly to community needs.
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2020-2021 Grantmaking Cycle
Explore Fourth Generation’s 2020-2021 grantmaking cycle, which focused on economic justice.
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Fourth Generation Kick-Off Events
Fourth Generation’s 12th grantmaking cycle kicks off by sharing details on how to become a member and an opportunity to vote for this year’s grantmaking topic.
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Fourth Generation Awards $80,000 in Economic Justice Grants
Funding will support eight local groups that are working on the group’s chosen community issue of the year.
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Grants Awarded to Advance Equity
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota awarded $321,000 in grants to advance economic empowerment and education equity in North Minneapolis.
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Graze 4 Good Virtual Event Series
Graze 4 Good is a unique fundraiser that pairs the Twin Cities’ vibrant food community with emerging philanthropists eager to make a difference, all in support of Fourth Generation.
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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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