Partnering with the Minneapolis and St. Paul communities to bring proven nonprofit innovations that address local needs. Part of the @GreenLight_Fund network.
Joined September 2020
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26 Sep 2023
We’re thrilled to share that @IrthApp is the second GLF Twin Cities selection! Irth provides a platform for birthing people of color to read and share prenatal, birthing, postpartum, & pediatric reviews. #communitydrivenchange bit.ly/TCIrth
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GreenLight Fund Twin Cities retweeted
25 Jun 2024
In her op-ed featured in the @StarTribune, Simone Hardeman-Jones, ED of @GreenLightTWC, discusses the issue of high Black maternal mortality rates & how GreenLight's investment in @IrthApp aims to address disparities in maternal health outcomes locally. bit.ly/3VDsh1a
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23 Jun 2024
Founding Executive Director Simone Hardeman-Jones wrote about the Black maternal health crisis in the Twin Cities (and beyond) and our innovative approach to the solution: @IrthApp. Read her op-ed in the @StarTribune #CommunityDrivenChange
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GreenLight Fund Twin Cities retweeted
5 Jun 2024
Last month, we convened in Minneapolis for our annual staff retreat as an opportunity to connect, advance meaningful work, and re-energize our collective purpose. Deep gratitude to the @GreenLightTWC team for hosting us! Read more in the latest blog post: greenlightfund.org/together-…
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GreenLight Fund Twin Cities retweeted
3 Jun 2024
All of @GreenLight_Fund gathered in Minneapolis for our annual All Staff retreat in May, where we spent time team building, grounding ourselves in our organizational values, and learning about the incredible community work happening in the Twin Cities. greenlightfund.org/together-…
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Tune in TODAY! 🤎 #BirthWithoutBias #DropTheB
28 May 2024
I’m excited to share that I’ll be on the Tamron Hall Show tomorrow, discussing medical bias and highlighting our work with @irthapp. 💛 Catch the episode live on Wednesday, 5/29 at 10:30am EST. Tune in: bit.ly/ksathlive
Watch in your local area: tamronhallshow.com/all-chann…
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29 May 2024
Executive Director Simone Hardeman-Jones reflects on the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's murder in an open letter that can be found on our Facebook page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=…
#CommunityDrivenChange
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9 May 2024
This Saturday! @IrthApp's Twin Cities maternity house is being held at the Lion Greene Mansion located at 1422 Fremont Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
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9 May 2024
Each room of the house will host product demos, prenatal yoga, info sessions, pampering experiences, nutrition info, the latest in tech, and more. This exciting day ends with a comedy session with comedienne, Shannan Paul and line-dancing party!
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3 May 2024
Our newest Selection Advisory Council member, Pleasant Radford Jr., spoke on his role as the Health Equity Officer for UCare on a podcast with Violet. Take a listen here!
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26 Apr 2024
Proud of the work @LEADMPLS is doing in the Lake St Corridor! LEAD uses relationship building and clear communication to de-escalate conflict, which prioritizes the person while addressing the issue at hand. #CommunityDrivenChange
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25 Apr 2024
The rescheduled @IrthApp Maternity House will take place on Saturday, May 11 from 11a - 7p at the Lion Greene Mansion located at 1422 Fremont Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411!
There will be plenty to do and learn about, as well as a comedy routine from Miss Shannan at 5:30!
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17 Apr 2024
Congratulations to @RRHDr of @CARHEumn on being named one of the @TIME 100 most influential people! Dr. Hardeman's research in #BlackMaternalHealth is foundational to our work at GreenLight and informed our approach to pursue birth equity. #TIME100
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GreenLight Fund Twin Cities retweeted
16 Apr 2024
We are thrilled to announce GreenLight Fund’s new CEO, Ali Knight! Starting May 20, Ali will lead GreenLight’s national network as we continue to deepen #CommunityDrivenChange in a growing number of communities across the country. Read more: greenlightfund.org/greenligh…
ALT "The GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer" stands against a green background with the quote, "I am eager to carry forward the momentum of blending innovation with equity in ways that continue to reduce disparities and create greater opportunities for all." - Ali Knight. Image: Ali's headshot
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12 Apr 2024
Insightful article with highlights from @CARHEumn and @RRHDr regarding the racial gap in maternal health #BMHW24 #BirthWithoutBias #BlackMaternalHealth
minnesotareformer.com/2024/0… via @MNReformer
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To improve health outcomes for Black pregnant women and new mothers, we have partnered with @CARHEumn to develop the Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth course. Learn more: health.state.mn.us/people/wo…
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GreenLight Fund Twin Cities retweeted
11 Apr 2024
Nationally, US MMRs (maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) are 2 to 4x higher in the non-Hispanic Black, for AmericanIndian/AlaskanNative people 2.3 x likely to die frm pregnancy-related causes, and roughly 2x as likely to experience severe maternal morbidity. Time for change!
10 Apr 2024
Lots of work being done by @SenClareOumou & @MaryKunesh9 in the birth justice space. Very proud of our GreenLight Fund SAC member, Senator Verbeten for confronting racial disparities in birthing. #BMHW24 #BlackMaternalHealth
Read more below:
mprnews.org/story/2024/04/10…
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10 Apr 2024
Lots of work being done by @SenClareOumou & @MaryKunesh9 in the birth justice space. Very proud of our GreenLight Fund SAC member, Senator Verbeten for confronting racial disparities in birthing. #BMHW24 #BlackMaternalHealth
Read more below:
mprnews.org/story/2024/04/10…
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