Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Grant in 2022
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College promotes educational
opportunities for the residents of Cloquet, Minnesota. Students are able
to earn associate’s degrees and vocational certificates that can benefit
their future.
Fond du Lac offers great associate degree options for students wishing to
receive vocationally relevant instruction as well as for those who are
more academically minded. Students can transfer to four-year universities
after earning their associate’s degree or go straight into the workforce.
Associate’s degrees are offered in several fields, including Business,
Child Development, E-Crime, Geospatial Technologies, Law Enforcement,
Nursing, Nutrition, and much more.
Certificates allow students to learn vocational skills more quickly.
Certificate programs include: Clean Energy Technology, Computer
Forensics, Finance, Home Health Aide, Child Development, and a few more.
Though Fond du Lac is a community college, students still desire an
active student life. Students can get involved in several student
organizations and honors clubs, as well as participate in student
government and try out for the school newspaper.
Support services at Fond du Lac promote academic and professional
success. Students are exposed to academic tutoring, extensive career
services, and financial aid advising.
Fond du Lac puts its students first by promoting hard work, a supportive
academic community, and listening to the vocational needs of the
community.
Northside Achievement Zone
Grant in 2022
The Northside Achievement Zone mission is to end generational poverty and build a culture of achievement in North Minneapolis.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Grant in 2022
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal advice and representation on civil law matters to low-income individuals with disabilities and seniors. It offers - legal services advocacy project, which engages in policy advocacy on issues affecting low incomes.
YWCA Minneapolis
Grant in 2022
YWCA Minneapolis's mission is to promote health, education, and gender and racial equity throughout the Twin Cities.
Wildflower Schools
Grant in 2022
Wildflower operates a network of micro-schools designed to provide children, teachers, and parents with high-quality learning environments. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wildflower aims to blur the lines between home and school, fostering collaborative learning communities with significant parental involvement.
Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota
Grant in 2022
Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota leads programs to serve and empower children, families, and communities.
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Grant in 2022
Northwest Minnesota Foundation offers residents and friends a personal approach to making a meaningful donation. NMF fosters all forms of giving, with an endowment funds, which use exclusively the earnings to support charity activities. NMF, as the regional community foundation for Northwest Minnesota, provides a variety of fund types to help donors meet their charitable objectives.
SPARK is a first-of-its-kind early education initiative in Minnesota. It will provide a path to early education for all Saint Paul families. The program creates easy access to finding the learning environment that works best for every child, with no cost to lower-income families and reduced costs to other households. Early childhood education shouldn't be a luxury only available to a few families.
Northland Foundation
Grant in 2022
The Northland Foundation is a publicly supported foundation serving seven Northeast Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis, and all or parts of five Native nations: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
CLUES is a linguistically and culturally relevant resource and service non – profit organization that was founded in 1981 by Latinos for Latinos.CLUES' work is to ensure the advancement of social and economic equity and wellbeing for Latinos in Minnesota by building upon our strengths and cultures, uplifting our community, and activating leadership for systemic change.
C.A.R.E. Clinic
Grant in 2021
C.A.R.E. Clinic is a nonprofit clinic caring for underserved low-income residents of Goodhue County and Lake City, Minnesota.*
RetraceHealth
Seed Round in 2016
RetraceHealth, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that provides accessible primary care services through an online platform. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in offering urgent and routine care via video consultations and in-home visits, catering to a range of needs including preventive care, pediatric services, and management of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. RetraceHealth aims to deliver high-quality medical services at affordable prices, essentially offering full-service primary care comparable to traditional clinics but with the convenience of care delivered directly to patients' homes. The platform serves patients primarily in Minnesota and Wisconsin, focusing on enhancing the accessibility and personalization of healthcare.
Learn To Live
Seed Round in 2016
Learn to Live LLC is a provider of online programs focused on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address various psychological issues, including social anxiety, depression, and stress. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company aims to enhance access to mental health care through effective digital solutions. Its programs are designed to educate individuals on identifying and overcoming negative thought and behavior patterns associated with their mental health challenges. By offering self-help resources and skill development based on CBT principles, Learn to Live seeks to support those who may feel uncomfortable seeking traditional therapy or have become disillusioned with conventional self-help methods.