Economic Mobility
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The Wheels of Economics
We recently teamed up with the Destination Northside Coalition to offer our fundholders an up-close look at development projects in North Minneapolis.
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A Church's Legacy of Generosity
Watch this video to see how the Minneapolis Foundation ensured the legacy of a historic Hopkins church lived on after it closed its doors and how it connected with local organizations.
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Fueling Economic Mobility in 2024
We invest in community-led efforts to disrupt inequitable practices and systems, stabilize communities, and advance racial and economic justice.
Our economic systems should be fair and position everyone to achieve financial stability and build wealth. Learn how we support efforts to stabilize communities and dismantle inequities in our economy.
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We All Eat: BMPP 10 Year Celebration
We are proud to partner with the BMPP Giving Circle, now celebrating its 10th anniversary! Watch this video and see why they are a shining example of how giving circles and collective giving work.
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Funding to Preserve Black History
A Racial and Economic Justice grant helps Memorialize the Movement preserve murals made after George Floyd’s murder.
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Grants that Build Native Wealth
The Mni Sota Fund is using a Racial and Economic Justice grant to support Indigenous business owners.
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Unlocking Doors to Fair and Affordable Housing
This year, our OneMPLS Fund is focused on addressing our region’s ongoing housing crisis. Watch highlights from our OneMPLS learning collaborative that digs into this issue.
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Three Affordable Housing Challenges
What barriers must our community overcome to ensure that all Minnesotans have safe, stable homes? Want to learn more about this topic? Check out this video to learn more.
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Getting Closer to Food Justice
We joined Twin Cities Food Justice on a food rescue—just one of the ways we create opportunities for our partners to connect and learn from each other.
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A challenge to fuel support for housing
The Edward R. Bazinet Charitable Foundation has a long track record of investing in our community. This year, the foundation is matching contributions to the OneMPLS Fund to address a basic need: Affordable housing.
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Fourth Generation Kick-Off Event
Please join us as we kick off the 2023-2024 grantmaking cycle of Fourth Generation! Learn about Fourth Generation, mingle with current and prospective members, and dig into this year’s topic: Housing Equity – Supporting our unhoused neighbors.
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OneMPLS Fund Awards Fair and Affordable Housing Grants
The Minneapolis Foundation is giving $725,000 in fair and affordable housing grants from a fund focused on pooling resources to address pressing local needs.
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The Minneapolis Foundation today announced $3,184,900 in grants to 79 local organizations that are advancing racial and economic justice in the Twin Cities.
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