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Published 2/18/2021

Who Narrates Your Story?

Rekhet Si-Asar, executive director of In Black Ink, shares how stories humanize us and invite people in to share our world.

Published 2/10/2021

Local Lawyer’s Passion for Education Fuels Giving

Jamie Forman gives back to help others move forward.

Published 2/08/2021

Incorporate Giving Into Your Practice

Why now is the time to incorporate giving into your practice - with tips on how to support your clients' charitable wishes.

Published 2/04/2021

The Power of Investing in Waseca

Learn how one man’s generosity in Waseca strengthened his community.

Published 1/29/2021

Reimagining How We Support Our Community

2020 offers a roadmap for how to rebuild our communities in 2021.

Published 1/27/2021

The Importance of an Eviction Moratorium

In this guest blog post, the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) explains how an eviction moratorium has helped Minnesotans keep safe and secure housing throughout the pandemic.

Published 1/15/2021

How a Rural Attorney Built Her Practice

Attorney Abby Leach Schumaker shares her views on the importance of community foundations and charitable giving in a rural community.

Published 1/12/2021

Foundations Announce Nearly $7 Million in Grants Statewide

Grants will help nonprofits remain responsive and resilient after a challenging year.

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Published 1/05/2021

2020: A Year Unlike Any Other

In the face of the challenges of 2020, we experienced unparalleled generosity from our donors and innovation from our staff as we responded quickly to meet the needs of our community.