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![Stories From Across Minnesota: Caring for Community](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/Stories-from-Across-Minnesota/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Jessica-Velasco-03.jpg)
Jessica Lee Velasco is a mother, advocate, leader, organizer and activist who uses her platform to engage, encourage and empower her community in Worthington, Minnesota.
MORE![Foundation Becomes Principles for Responsible Investment Signatory](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Shannon-OLeary.jpg)
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is the first community foundation in the United States to join the world’s leading responsible investment proponent.
MORE![Three Benefits of Donating Real Estate](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Donors/Gifts-We-Accept/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/real-estate-donor-story.jpg)
Charitable contributions of real estate are a great way to give back to causes you care about. Here are three benefits to giving real estate.
MORE![Changing the Way One Community Looks at Race](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Hibbing-High-School-ConnectMN.jpg)
Educator and performer T. Mychael Rambo educates and inspires youth and police in Hibbing, Minnesota.
MORE![Stories From Across Minnesota: A Legacy of Giving in Hutchinson](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/Stories-from-Across-Minnesota/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Burich-Family.png)
The I. J. Burich Family Foundation was created by Irvin Joseph and Mary Burich to carry out their philanthropic commitment to the city of Hutchinson and McLeod County.
MORE![Disruptions in Child Care Access Continue](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Guest-blog-post_childcare.jpg)
Marnie Werner, Vice President, Research & Operations at the Center for Rural Policy & Development, shares insight on the childcare shortage in Minnesota.
MORE![First U.S. Community Foundation to Join World’s Leading Responsible Investment Proponent](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Shannon-OLeary.jpg)
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation becomes the first U.S. based community foundation signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.
MORE![Foundations Announce More Than $7 Million in Community Grants](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.3-Young-girl-community-grants.jpg)
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and the Mardag Foundation today announced that they have awarded more than $7 million to Minnesota nonprofits through their latest round of grants.
MORE![Stories From Across Minnesota: Preserving Language and Culture](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/Stories-from-Across-Minnesota/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/BG-Club-14.jpg)
The Boys & Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area serves over 1,200 Indigenous youth ages 5-18. They find ways to integrate language and culture into all of their programming, including through technology.
MORE![Equity On and Off the Ice](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Matt-Majka-0076.jpg)
Learn how Minnesota Wild President and Foundation Board Member Matt Majka is using hockey to establish diverse and inclusive environments.
MORE![Stories From Across Minnesota: Leaving A Lasting Legacy](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/Stories-from-Across-Minnesota/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Longfellow-17.jpg)
Norma Roman Longfellow lived from 1917-1998, but her legacy in Douglas County continues through a fund created in her name.
MORE![Child Tax Credit Supports More Families To Help Make Ends Meet](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/22.1-two-young-children-reading.jpg)
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation partners with the Office of Financial Empowerment to help spread awareness about the new benefits of the child tax credit.
MORE![Adine Momoh’s Laws of Equity](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Headshot-of-Adine-Momoh-Copy.png)
Learn how Foundation board member Adine Momoh, Esq. uses her career in law to create equitable opportunities for others.
MORE![2021: A Year of Rebuilding](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.10-Afghan-mom-and-daughter.jpg)
2021 presented us with opportunities to rethink, regroup and reflect on how to best do our work. We continued to respond to the pandemic, support the community and partner with generous donors and innovative nonprofits.
MORE![Foundation Announces New Board Members Beginning in 2022](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/Million-Artist-Movement/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Million-Artist-Movement-004.jpg)
The Foundation announced the election of four new members to its board of directors, beginning their terms in 2022.
MORE![Donors Making an Impact on Their Communities](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Noonan-Family-16.9.png)
See how some of our donors have chosen to make an impact, and learn a few ways you can shape your future giving plans.
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