Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition
- Spring 2022 |
- 3rd Grant
Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition is a grassroots community organizing campaign for residents living in public housing. Their mission is to protect public housing from privatization and to prevent the displacement of people who rely on public housing, the majority of whom are Black (immigrants, Muslims, East Africans), families with children, and people with […]
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The League of Women Voters Minneapolis
- Spring 2022 |
- 2nd Grant
The League of Women Voters (LWV) Minneapolis is a 101-year-old nonprofit originally founded to ensure the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and to advocate for issues affecting women’s lives. LWV Minneapolis is a women-run, non-partisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in all levels of government. It works to increase […]
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Ayada Leads
- Fall 2021 |
- 3rd Grant
Ayada Leads empowers all women, specifically first and second-generation East African immigrants, to become engaged citizens and community leaders, regardless of political affiliation. With the goal of preparing women with the skills to exercise the power of their voice and ensure that they are prepared for a complex and connected world, Ayada Leads developed a […]
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Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition
- Spring 2021 |
- 2nd Grant
Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition is a grassroots community organizing campaign for low-income residents living in public housing. Their mission is to protect public housing from privatization and to prevent the displacement of low-income and poor residents who rely on public housing, the majority of whom are Black (immigrants, Muslims, East Africans), families with […]
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The League of Women Voters Minneapolis
- Spring 2021 |
- 1st Grant
The League of Women Voters (LWV) Minneapolis is a 101-year-old nonprofit originally founded to pass the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and to advocate for issues affecting women’s lives. LWV Minneapolis is a women-run, non-partisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in all levels of government, works to increase understanding of major policy […]
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CloseKnit
- Fall 2020 |
- 1st Grant
CloseKnit focuses on the wellbeing and safety of youth who experience homelessness. Recognizing that to best serve youth facing homelessness, young people’s voices and experiences need to be heard, CloseKnit works to shift the conversation on youth homelessness by investing in connections between youth and their natural supports along with researching, training, and advocating for […]
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Ayada Leads
- Fall 2020 |
- 2nd Grant
Ayada Leads (formerly known as Women Organizing Women Network) empowers all women, specifically first and second generation East African immigrants, to become engaged citizens and community leaders, regardless of political affiliation. With the goal of preparing women with the skills to exercise the power of their voice and ensure that they are prepared for a […]
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Project DIVA
- Spring 2020 |
- 2nd Grant
Project DIVA lives their mission of guiding girls to self-discover without limits by hosting twice monthly groups for their participants focused on their six areas of support: academics, social health, emotional well-being, financial education, health and wellness, and career.
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Creating Inclusive Communities
Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition
- Spring 2020 |
- 1st Grant
Defend Glendale & Public Housing Coalition is a grassroots campaign of residents organizing to prevent the privatization of public housing in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project
- Fall 2017 |
- 1st Grant
The goal of The Women’s Friendship Group is to present Iraqi and American voices to counter negative stereotypes; to build mutual understanding, respect, and global solidarity; and to build community through dialogue.
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