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From Hardship to Stability, from Stability to Prosperity
When federal agents descended on Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, CLUES—the state’s largest Latino-led nonprofit—had to pivot from its usual array of social services to address more immediate needs.
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OneMPLS Grants Surpass $2.8 Million to Support Local Families
Funding fuels 23 local organizations that are providing assistance with housing, food, and other urgent needs.
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Rooted in Community, Ready in Crisis
When the surge of federal agents brought patrols to the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, Pillsbury United Communities stepped up to meet urgent community needs with support from the Minneapolis Foundation.
In addition to our core issues, we take on projects where we see opportunities to fuel community engagement and action on emerging local issues. Explore our recent efforts.
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Philanthropy’s Response to Operation Metro Surge
Read MCF's report on how Minnesota’s philanthropic ecosystem organized during a critical moment in state history.
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Minneapolis Foundation Welcomes Five Trustees
The Minneapolis Foundation is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Trustees.
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From Hardship to Stability, from Stability to Prosperity
When federal agents descended on Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, CLUES—the state’s largest Latino-led nonprofit—had to pivot from its usual array of social services to address more immediate needs.
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Supporting Student Stability
The OneMPLS Fund has awarded $500,000 to Minneapolis Public Schools to expand housing support for students and their families.
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Rooted in Community, Ready in Crisis
When the surge of federal agents brought patrols to the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, Pillsbury United Communities stepped up to meet urgent community needs with support from the Minneapolis Foundation.
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OneMPLS Grants Surpass $2.8 Million to Support Local Families
Funding fuels 23 local organizations that are providing assistance with housing, food, and other urgent needs.
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Standing Up for Minneapolis
Peaceful, creative gatherings like these have helped spotlight the heroism of Minnesotans, showing the world that our state—and especially Minneapolis—is a place where neighbors stand together.
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OneMPLS Grants Expand Aid for Families Affected by ICE
The Minneapolis Foundation today announced an additional $945,000 in OneMPLS grants to seven local organizations addressing basic needs of Minnesotans affected by Operation Metro Surge.
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Our 2026 Legislative Agenda
Public policy shapes our daily lives in Minnesota—from the schools our children attend to the strength of our local economy to the health of our democracy.
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This event series provides a space where people across the region can come together to learn, share ideas, and get inspired to act on our community’s greatest needs. Relaunched in 2024 with a convening focused on the environment, the Minnesota Meeting returns in October 2025 with a conversation about the future of journalism. Join us at the Minnesota Meeting: Next in News!
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