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NEXT MONTH: Via Northland Foundation, VERBATIM: “Rick Gertsema, Senior Mental Health Specialist at the Miller Dwan Foundation, presents, ‘HopeX: Multiply Community Healing.’ To effectively address our current mental health crisis, we must prioritize innovative solutions. This means challenging the status quo and creating new mental health programs that ensure timely and fair access to treatment.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4fbPzUn
KINGSMEN: From Stephen Montemayor via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “More than 300 federal inmates have been released to Minnesota on average each year during the past decade. During that time, Minnesota’s federal ‘re-entry court’ program has partnered with the nonprofit Kingsmen Project that [Erick Washington] started with his wife, Tammi, to steer the same people away from committing new crimes. ‘He’s understanding of where our participants are coming from, but he’s also able to hold them accountable in a way that I think is meaningful for them,’ said U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright, who with U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez preside over Minnesota’s federal re-entry court program. Since linking up with Minnesota’s federal re-entry court — still one of the only programs of its kind to match offenders with mentors from the community — the Kingsmen approach is catching on.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/40wIrNQ
TREES: From Andrew Hazzard via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “Tree Trust has a contract with the city of St. Paul to plant new species aimed at replacing the thousands of ash trees lost to emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that has destroyed ash across the Midwest. The nonprofit planted 715 trees in the spring and 850 more this fall. The St. Paul contract specifically uses crews in Tree Trust’s Branches program, which pays young people interested in arborist work for a 10-week training course.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fBiPE5
MAGNETS: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A new campaign by the Robbinsdale Police Department aims to save lives, one fridge magnet at a time. Police were out distributing emergency medical packets to seniors and others with serious medical conditions this week. These packets can give crucial health information to first responders if you’re unconscious or hurt.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4eotdOw
HERO: From Ryan Hayes via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “The Waging Peace Project, a nonprofit, unveiled the winner for the inaugural Duluth Peace Hero Award. Out of 100 nominees, Helen Davis was chosen as the winner at an award celebration at Lincoln Park Middle School. The award honors those in the community who’ve displayed peace, unity and collaboration.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/48Jfpgg
LOCKS: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “On a chilly Saturday morning in Eden Prairie, you could feel the warmth and love as ‘Autism Mom’ and community activist Sheletta Brundidge handed out free door locks and connected with parents of children with autism who understand all too well the tendency of these children to wander.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/48zYlsQ
FOOTBALL: From Emily Haugen via CCX Media. VERBATIM: “A crew of fourth-grade Maple Grove football players got their own viral moment on Sunday. They took part in the Vikings’ annual mascot game at halftime. The nine-minute contest was packed with memorable moments, kicked off by a video of the 12 fourth graders walking into U.S. Bank Stadium. They each had their own stylish flair, fitted with sunglasses gifted to them by the Vikings.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fbki48
HOMELESSNESS: From Roseville-based Tareen via PRNewswire, VERBATIM: “The Tareen Foundation, founded by Drs. Basir and Mohiba Tareen, is excited to announce its official launch, marked by a substantial inaugural donation of $100,000 to CommonBond Communities. This contribution aims to support the organization's vital work in addressing homelessness and housing instability across Minnesota and will be part of a matching campaign to amplify its impact.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Ai9hyN
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