Excited for @carlieforhouse to present the MinneKIDS Act this morning! Taking a city-based pilot to a statewide policy! Doing big things for 70,000 Minnesota kids each year. Cc:@Youthprise @melvincarter3 @cityofsaintpaul
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The NBA Foundation is a proud supporter of @Youthprise, an organization that continues to emphasize interpersonal relationships to increase equity with and for Minnesota’s indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth.
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Wow! We are encouraged to see that so many young people have already registered and completed an application!
Deadline: June 28th, 2022. Applications are due at 11:59 pm CST.
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#JobAlert: The Children's Defense Fund is HIRING. We're currently accepted applications for our State Director position for Children's Defense Fund, Minnesota.
Looking to join our team? Apply today! ow.ly/Q5j250IOKfe#childrensdefense#CDF#CDFMN
Hundreds of people showed up tonight to honor the remarkable Wokie Weah, the marvelous accomplishments of youth working with @Youthprise, and to salute the new leader, @MarcusPope99 along with @FvnkSoulBrother Cole Stevens & @bridgemakersmn
What an incredible Sunday night! 🏀
Last night the Minnesota @timberwolves helped celebrate the @nbafoundation’s generous grant to Youthprise by inviting us to the game, and highlighting our work on the JumboTron!
Thank you, #NBAFoundation and #MNTimberwolves!
We’re proud to announce 40 new grants totaling $11 million to organizations that are creating employment opportunities, furthering career advancement, and driving greater economic empowerment for Black youth throughout the United States and Canada.
Congratulations to our @NBAFoundation grantee @Youthprise for the recognition of all their dedicated work providing economic opportunities for Minnesota’s youth!
We’re proud to announce 40 new grants totaling $11 million to organizations that are creating employment opportunities, furthering career advancement, and driving greater economic empowerment for Black youth throughout the United States and Canada.
Help celebrate 10 years of @Youthprise!🎉 Their work has undoubtedly improved young people’s lives across Minnesota and made our communities stronger and more equitable.
The celebration will feature a talented lineup, plus @allen_tonya is an event co-chair w/ @Inclusion_Chief!
Please join #Youthprise for #YouthVoicesRising, a dynamic event that will celebrate Youthprise’s 10th anniversary and our ongoing commitment to amplifying the collective voice of #Minnesota’s youth.
Please visit, bit.ly/3I9zDRe to learn more and purchase tickets!
Please join #Youthprise for #YouthVoicesRising, a dynamic event that will celebrate Youthprise’s 10th anniversary and our ongoing commitment to amplifying the collective voice of #Minnesota’s youth.
Please visit, bit.ly/3I9zDRe to learn more and purchase tickets!
We 👀 you, @paigebueckers1! This is AWESOME! For every assist, she is gonna donate 10K dimes, which when you do the math is $1K.
Thanks you, Paige and @cashapp. If you get that chance make sure you show those two some love from #Youthprise!
Today, Commissioner @grove visited @PWCC_MN for a roundtable event focused on the importance of youth and tech training. The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center was awarded a Minnesota Tech Pilot Training grant and is gearing up to offer tech training classes later this year.