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Published 8/03/2020
Giving is a Family Affair
Sue, a fundholder at the Foundation, shares her personal, family-focused approach to giving.
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Published 7/27/2020
Creating a Relief Fund in Greater Minnesota
Learn more about the Martin County Area Foundation and their transformational work in Martin County in This Present Moment.
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Published 7/17/2020
Bridging Social Distancing through Innovation
Watch how Keystone Community Services is innovating to meet community needs.
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Published 7/15/2020
Donor Q&A: Jim Hansen
This local business leader lives out lessons of hard work, generosity and volunteerism.
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Published 7/09/2020
Supporting Families to End Multi-generational Poverty
Learn more about Northside Achievement Zone and their transformational work for families in North Minneapolis.
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Published 7/01/2020
Qualified Charitable Distributions in Retirement
In this video, we explore how donors can efficiently turn retirement income into a charitable donation.
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Published 6/30/2020
Public-Private Partnership to Support Student Connectivity Needs
The state is working with philanthropic and business leaders to focus on device and connection needs.
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Published 6/25/2020
Three Organizations Grant $2.5 Million to Help Rebuild The Twin Cities
Funds support small businesses in cultural corridors
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Published 6/19/2020
Healing Trauma through Radical Self-Care
The Healing Justice Foundation provides the community with healing support and resources to address inequities.
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Published 6/17/2020
Carrying on a Friend’s Love for Babies
Hear how Mary continues her friend's legacy in This Present Moment.
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Published 6/16/2020
Nonprofits Put Recovery Funds to Use
Communities are receiving critical support to get through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Published 6/15/2020
Sewing Together a Caring Community
Hear how Shellie gives back to her community in This Present Moment.
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Published 6/12/2020
Building a Safe Village
Hear how Otis Zanders and Ujamaa Place support young African American men in This Present Moment.
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Published 6/05/2020
Three Organizations Work to Transform the Criminal Justice System
Organizations launch emergency “Twin Cities Rebuild for the Future Fund,” already at $1 million.
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Published 6/05/2020
Ways to Meet Immediate Community Needs
These articles and links to resources offer ways to act now in support of the Twin Cities protests and rebuilding efforts.
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Published 6/03/2020
MCF and the Foundation Award Over $3 Million in Grants
Grants for COVID-19 nonprofit recovery and community resilience focus on Twin Cities BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community recovery efforts.
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