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Published 12/08/2025

Standing Together: How to Support Minnesota's Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors

These organizations work every day to support all members of our community — across cultures, identities and experiences.

Published 12/08/2025

The Landscape of Minnesota: A State of the State

A webinar in partnership with the Center for Rural Policy and Development shared rural Minnesota trends, community impact and what we can do to build a thriving state.

Published 11/26/2025

Singing for Justice: Waigwa Leads Choir in Lifting Voices and Community

Choral director Waigwa aims to bring the human experience to the concert stage.

Published 11/25/2025

Empowering Change in the Next Generation of Asian Leaders

Minnesota nonprofit Future of Us is helping Asian American Pacific Islander youth find their voices and become agents of change.

Published 11/18/2025

Women of Faith in Philanthropy — Legacy, Leadership and the Future

A panel event showcased how women of faith are poised to shape and enrich the philanthropic landscape, as they have for generations.

Published 11/17/2025

Three Minnesota Foundations Launch ‘Our Home State’ Initiative with $20 Million Commitment

The initiative, focused on expanding housing stability and catalyzing local housing solutions, includes Ecolab as an early funder.

Published 11/11/2025

Faith in Action: ISAIAH’s Blueprint for a Multicultural Democracy

A multiracial, multi-faith coalition empowers Minnesotans to shape their communities and secure lasting change.

Published 11/05/2025

Meeting the Moment: How the Foundation Expanded Community Support in a Critical Year

A one-time, twenty percent increase in dollars granted reflects the Foundation’s commitment to community-driven solutions, urgent needs and long-term equity.