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SEPTEMBER ROUND-UP: BLACK MEN TEACH

Black Men Teach works to recruit, prepare, place and retain Black male educators in Twin Cities elementary schools. They advocate for the academic, social, and emotional benefits that students of color experience when they are taught by teachers who look like them. Black Men Teach is committed to building a pipeline that supports 100 Black…

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…

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

Woman-owned Brands!

At the co-op, we prioritize partnerships with vendors that align with our values and reflect our diverse community. These partnerships boost our local economy, support small businesses, and provide unique and delicious products for our customers. This March, we’re shining a light on the woman-owned businesses we support at the co-op. Check out this extensive…  Read More

March Round Up: Hmong American Farmers Association

Hmong American Farmers Association provides collective farm business development, education and advocacy for Hmong American farmers. PRODUCT PARTNER: Seven Sundays is donating $1 per product sold during the month of March. *Our Change Matters program provides shoppers an opportunity to help local community-enrichment organizations by making small-change donations, which accumulate into a meaningful contribution for the recipient.…  Read More

Staff Profile: Meet James Collins

Change Matters 2022