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AUGUST ROUND UP: GOOD IN THE ‘HOOD

 Good in the ‘Hood exists to influence, inspire, and impact individuals, families, and entire communities for good. They provide essential resources to thousands of community members through their 32 pop-up food shelves, footwear and medical foot care services, and various other programs. Good in the ‘Hood is truly dedicated to inspiring intentional kindness within the…

July Round Up: Sharing Our Roots

Sharing Our Roots exists to advance a resilient agriculture system that demonstrates the power to heal our lands, nourish our communities and prepare emerging farmers. At their 100-acre farm in Northfield, MN, they support immigrant, beginning, and low-income farmers by providing land access, infrastructure and technical assistance. They also help oversee neighborhood gardens and distribute…

June Round Up: The Link

The Link is a youth and adult led non-profit based in North Minneapolis. Founded by 2 former MN Vikings players, Jim Marshall and Oscar Reed, The Link has been supporting young people in our community for 30+ years. The Link is known for being uniquely youth led, hiring youth with lived experience of homelessness, sex…

May Round Up: Haven Housing

Haven Housing provides emergency shelter and supportive housing to women and women-led families. Haven Housing operates one of just two family shelters in all of Hennepin County and it is the only family shelter in North Minneapolis. They strive to meet each woman and child where they are—during crisis, in recovery, in healing, and once…

April Round Up: Neighborhood Youth Association

Neighborhood Youth Academy works to close the opportunity gap for underserved children and families by focusing on leadership development, academic achievement, life skills, and fitness. PRODUCT PARTNER: Klean Kanteen is donating $1 per product sold, and Peace Coffee is donating 50 cents per product sold (bulk & packaged coffee) during the month of April. *Our Change…  Read More