Imagine a world where every child recognizes the sacredness of their humanity. And every family has enough to eat, and a place to call home, no matter the color of their skin or the zip code of their birth. Imagine how much higher we could soar in our arts and sciences if we realized that …
A Letter from Kate Wolford as McKnight Releases a Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dear friends, As we honor the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I've been reflecting on the vision of racial justice and equal opportunity he sought to achieve. While we have made progress over the decades, our society …
As wind and solar are making Minnesota’s electricity cleaner, it’s increasingly sensible to power more of our economy with electricity. We can use less fossil fuel while growing the business of our local utilities. Moving away from gas powered cars in favor of electric vehicles is one key piece of that transition. Four times more …
Land managers at Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have a challenge: creating the ideal habitat for a bird or a trout, without overspending on equipment, herbicides, and routine mowing. Wisconsin’s grass-fed cattle producers face a different problem: limited access to land hampers the expansion of their business. Winrock International noted that these two problems …
River Network empowers and unites people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other bodies of water. They work to connect river and water champions across the country to each other, empowering them to make a difference and expanding their influence. They offer individuals and organizations mentoring, consulting, and trainings to strengthen their water …
East Side Neighborhood Development Company is a locally governed development corporation whose mission is to foster a safe, diverse, and thriving neighborhood by engaging the community to create affordable housing and support commercial development. “It was great working with Ja’Na. She was just so pleasant and professional. She helped me every step of the way. …
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association is a vehicle for community members to shape their neighborhood. Their vision is to engage the diverse Lyndale community to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable neighborhood. Lyndale community member Adriana Lara and her family were staples of the Lyndale Campers’ twice-a-year camping adventures. Having attended a number of the neighborhood’s …
Minnesota Music Coalition’s mentoring program is designed for musicians looking for advice from the region’s top music talent, covering all topics relevant to the music business from booking to songwriting to legal. Participants have an interview with Minnesota Music Coalition staff to determine goals and what they are looking for in a mentor; then they …
Artistry (formerly Bloomington Theatre and Art Center) was founded through the merger of the Bloomington Civic Theatre and Bloomington Art Center in 2009. Drawing on a combined legacy of more than 90 years of artistic excellence, Artistry aims to expand and further strengthen the offerings of its founding organizations in the performing arts, visual arts, …
Hope Community seeks to be a catalyst for change, growth, and safety in the Minneapolis Phillips area.In pursuit of this mission, Hope promotes a sustainable neighborhood model through community organization, active education, leadership, and affordable housing development. Hope works with hundreds of people every year in an effort at collaborative neighborhood revitalization. The strategy was …