Celebrating people who are the pulse of Minnesota’s caring and connected communities. McKnight is delighted to announce our newly revamped awards program: the Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor (formerly the Virginia Binger McKnight Unsung Hero Awards), which is now open for nominations. In partnership with the Minnesota Council of Foundations, this awards program …
Explore Meet the Honorees Submit a Nomination Nominations open through June 5, 2024 Celebrating people who are the pulse of Minnesota’s caring and connected communities. For nearly four decades, the McKnight Foundation has honored individuals who have had a significant impact on the state of Minnesota and its communities but who have not been widely recognized …
Courageous Character Katherin Meza is leading agroecological research with smallholder potato farmers in the Peruvian highlands to build just Andean food systems in collaboration with Grupo Yanapai, Colorado State University, AGUAPAN, and International Potato Center.
Potato guardians and researchers in Peru are working together to grow Indigenous knowledge, livelihoods, and power through a 20-year-old Andes Community of Practice, creating just and agroecological food systems across the region and globe.
Muneer Karcher-Ramos joined McKnight in March 2024 as Vibrant & Equitable Communities (Communities) program director. The Communities program works to advance a vibrant future for all Minnesotans with shared power, prosperity, and participation. Muneer brings more than 15 years of experience working in and with communities to create greater opportunity for many residents in our …
Internationally recognized leader john a. powell is an expert in many areas, including civil rights, civil liberties, structural racism, housing, poverty, and democracy.
Muneer brings more than 15 years of experience working in and with communities to create greater opportunity for many residents in our region and beyond.
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Courageous Character Jeff Corey with One Roof Community Housing has built a well-earned reputation as a tireless leader working to expand housing opportunities and advance a better future for everyone in the Duluth area—no matter their background, race, or income.
This five-year initiative will be focused on bringing more resources to the field of local journalism in Minnesota and strengthening the infrastructure and collaboration required to build a durable news and information ecosystem statewide.