Author Archives: Lisa Mattson

Avenues for Homeless Youth

Amount Awarded:  $10,200.00

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“The mission of Avenues for Homeless Yourth is to provide emergency shelter, short-term housing and supportive services for homeless youth in a safe and nurturing environment.  Through such service, Avenues seeks to help youth achieve their personal goals and make a positvie transition into young adulthood.”  

Learn more about this organization at: http://www.avenuesforyouth.org/

Employment Action Center a division of RESOURCE

Amount Awarded:  $ 10,055.00

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Resource’s mission is to empower people to achieve a greater personal, social and economic success.  RESOURCE is committed to undoing racism and promoting diversity.  Our contribution will be going to Women Achieving New Directions (WAND) which is a program of the Employement Action Center.  WAND helps low income, single mothers increase their earned income through wage advancement and career laddering services.

Learn more about this organization at: http://www.eac-mn.org