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Published 9/27/2022
Lifelines for Families of Healthcare Workers
The Frontline Families Fund provides support to families of frontline workers who died of COVID-19.
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Published 9/15/2022
I So Appreciate You! is Back with Season 2
Tune in to Season 2 of the I So Appreciate You! Podcast with co-hosts Nadege Souvenir & Melanie Hoffert.
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Published 9/12/2022
Frogtown Farm: An Urban Oasis
Frogtown Farm is an urban farming oasis located in Saint Paul, consisting of over 5 acres of green space, including wildflowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Watch the video to hear from Frogtown Farm staff and board members.
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Published 9/08/2022
Art In This Present Moment Grants Announced
Funding recognizes Minnesota’s Black, Indigenous and people of color artists and their work created at the intersection of cultural art and activism.
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Published 8/17/2022
Board Feature: Jacy Grais
Learn how attorney Jacy Grais uses her role as a volunteer to inspire others to give.
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Published 7/22/2022
Capacity for Change
Get to know Dr. Joseph Lee and how he creates a more diverse landscape around addiction and mental health at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
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Published 7/11/2022
Working with Nonprofits - An Auditor’s Perspective
Learn how auditor Cathy Lydon works with nonprofits and her tips for choosing an accountant.
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Published 7/08/2022
Strengthening Client Relationships
Learn how financial advisor Paul Dadlez partners with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to better support his clients in their giving.
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Published 6/30/2022
Investing in Local Entrepreneurs
Learn how a Program Related Investment helped one entrepreneur support his dreams of being a business owner.
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Published 6/29/2022
The Role of Investments 101
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation deploys values-aligned practices to manage our investment portfolio.
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Published 6/29/2022
Unique Partnership Provides Stability for Families Experiencing Homelessness
Through an innovative partnership forged during the pandemic, Interfaith Action’s Project Home is housing families in Ramsey County.
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Published 6/21/2022
Residents Share Perceptions of Living in Saint Paul & the East Metro
The third volume of the East Metro Pulse collects responses from more than 3,100 residents on the health and vitality of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties.
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