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2022 Safe Communities Micro Grants
This funding opportunity is designed to support gatherings and activities to address community trauma and promote wellness among Minneapolis youth and adults.
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Graze 4 Good 2022 Event Series
Graze 4 Good is a three-part virtual and in-person event series that features local restaurants, innovators, and experts focused on Fourth Generation’s chosen issue of the year: Mental health justice.
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Healing Communities with Suzanne Koepplinger
Suzanne Koepplinger, Director of our Catalyst Initiative, appeared on the Synergos Cultivate the Soul: Stories of Purpose-Driven Philanthropy podcast. Listen to how Suzanne came to realize her purpose to help others by supporting their healing and growth.
Explore our resources to better understand the importance of self-care, trauma healing, and well-being.
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Building Resilience Report
The Catalyst Initiative gathered community for an engaged conversation on how to prevent diseases of despair.
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10th Healing from Trauma Convening
The Catalyst Initiative brought together approximately 200 community members for our tenth community exploration of Healing from Trauma: Tips & Techniques.
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2018 Catalyst Seed Grantee Convening
Catalyst seed grantees gathered for an all-day convening to share the results of their work and to engage in skills-based learning and cultural healing practices.
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Mind-Body Medicine in Indian Country
This project began with a seed grant that helpedthe Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center to implement mind-body practices with its staff and the community it serves.
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2017 Catalyst Initiative Seed Grantee Convening
Representatives from Catalyst Initiative seed grant projects gathered at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis to share the results of their work to promote integrative health and healing in community.
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Traditional Healing of the Americas
Supported by Catalyst, this community project helped educate family medicine residents at Hennepin County Medical Center, and other students about traditional healing.
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The Catalyst Initiative is a Minneapolis Foundation program that honors and fosters culturally authentic self-care practices to advance health and well-being.
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