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DRIVEN TO GIVE BACK
At Apple Autos, charitable giving is about far more than writing checks.
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What wins do, when things get made, is it makes a crack in the imagination that something else is possible.- Signe Harriday
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ONEMPLS FUND AWARDS $325,000 IN HOUSING GRANTS
Three organizations leading important work for fair and affordable housing got a boost from the OneMPLS Fund, a collective impact fund that addresses urgent local issues.
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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Five Ways to Learn about Native American Culture in Minnesota
November is Native American Heritage Month! Now and every day, we strive to honor the important contributions that indigenous people make in our communities.
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Hubert Joly and Piyumi Saramatunga
Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy, and Piyumi Saramatunga, a partner at the law firm Constangy, believe that diversity is a business imperative. These two business leaders to talk about the importance of diverse and inclusive teams, the dangers of tokenism, and the power of leading with purpose.
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Responding to Emerging Needs through the OneMPLS Fund
Through the OneMPLS Fund, we have witnessed firsthand the power of a collective impact fund that can respond nimbly to community needs.
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2020-2021 Grantmaking Cycle
Explore Fourth Generation’s 2020-2021 grantmaking cycle, which focused on economic justice.
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Fourth Generation Kick-Off Events
Fourth Generation’s 12th grantmaking cycle kicks off by sharing details on how to become a member and an opportunity to vote for this year’s grantmaking topic.
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Fourth Generation Awards $80,000 in Economic Justice Grants
Funding will support eight local groups that are working on the group’s chosen community issue of the year.
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Grants Awarded to Advance Equity
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota awarded $321,000 in grants to advance economic empowerment and education equity in North Minneapolis.
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Graze 4 Good Virtual Event Series
Graze 4 Good is a unique fundraiser that pairs the Twin Cities’ vibrant food community with emerging philanthropists eager to make a difference, all in support of Fourth Generation.
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First Round of Racial and Economic Justice Grants Awarded
$3,320,000 in grants were awarded to 84 local organizations that are doing innovative work to advance racial and economic justice.
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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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