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Social Enterprise MSP is an Ecosystem grantee that works to develop a purpose-driven economy in the Twin Cities. Together with Impact Hub Minneapolis - St. Paul, they hosted Social Impact Week MN this week! There's still time to eat, drink and shop local and “social" this season, aligning your dollars with your values. Learn more and explore all the ways to shop and support socially conscious businesses: https://bit.ly/40NOVbq

Today is the biggest giving day in Minnesota ... Give to the Max! And it's one of our favorite days of the year. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the generosity of Minnesotans, from the people who support important causes to the people who work at the organizations creating change so everyone in our region can thrive. Let's give it up for the GiveMN team and all of the nonprofits that make this day such a joy! We hope you support your favorite org and make a difference today by donating at GiveMN.org. The deadline to give is midnight tonight!

Mni Sota Fund, one of this year's Bush Prize: Minnesota winners, is a Native-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) committed to building Indigenous economic sovereignty. They provide financial tools and resources to empower Native communities, foster self-determination and create a sustainable future for all. Learn more about them from community grant partner Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation:

North Dakota Native Vote, one of this year's Bush Prize: North Dakota winners, promotes civic engagement among the state's Native population to ensure Native people have access to and participate in the democratic process. Learn more: https://yhoo.it/3C83ITV

We're proud to be partnering with Minnesota Council on Foundations, McKnight Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, and Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies on a new project called MN LEAD! Building on the success of the California Black Freedom Fund's LEAD initiative, Black Collective Foundation MN's MN LEAD will provide critical resources, training, and expert guidance to racial justice organizations in Minnesota. This initiative aims to build a robust, interconnected ecosystem that proactively addresses legal challenges to race-conscious programming, with a goal of shaping narratives and education and supporting strategic efforts for racial justice. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4flTZbu

Learn more about 2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota winner Green Card Voices! They're building strong communities and relationships between immigrants and their neighbors through stories. They were chosen by community grant partner Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for their track record of successful community problem solving.

Bush Prize: North Dakota winner North Dakota Assistive is a nonprofit organization that connects people living with disabilities and older adults to the latest innovative technology that will strengthen their independence so they can live, learn, work, play and thrive in their communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CfPZuo

Congratulations to Farhia Budul (BF'23), who was recently honored at Minnesota Somali Community Center's annual Samafal Gala. The word "Samafal" means charity in Somali, and Farhia was recognized with an award for her work helping others in her community overcome addiction. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eiWavd (Her image is third in the slideshow!) During her time as a Bush Fellow, Farhia amplified her own story of recovery to spread hope and help eliminate the stigma associated with addiction. Learn more about her work: https://bit.ly/3YTxdlB

Shoutout to Amber Zora, David O'Hara and Lily Mendoza, all 2024 Bush Fellows whose voices and experiences were recently featured on SDPB's "In The Moment." Give the episode a listen to learn more about their work: https://bit.ly/3UmzJ0V

We're excited to highlight the 2024 Bush Prize: South Dakota winner, an organization that's highly valued within its community and has a track record of successful community problem solving. Call to Freedom helps lead efforts in South Dakota to address and stop human trafficking. Their innovative and collaborative efforts include supporting survivors and raising awareness statewide. Please join us in celebrating them! You can learn more about the 2024 Bush Prize: South Dakota winner here: https://bit.ly/3TgiwEZ