The Constellation Fund

“I like to say that we live at the intersection of housing and career development. Because really, having a stable house, having a good job with a career ladder are really the two things that people need to really elevate out of poverty. ” ??????♀? Hear more about the work done by Constellation grantee, Project for Pride in Living (PPL), from Antonio Cardona, their Vice President of Career Readiness. At Constellation Fund, we're dedicated to supporting organizations making meaningful, lasting, and evidence-supported impact in people's lives. It’s an honor to highlight Project For Pride In Living, a Twin Cities organization offering housing opportunities and career readiness resources and training for people ready to choose new pathways. Get to know the impact of all 27 of our remarkable grantee partners at https://lnkd.in/dv-kRpQv. #ConstellationFund #Grantmaking #PPL #Career #Pathways #Opportunity #TwinCities #Minneapolis #AntiPoverty

Join us this Sunday, October 20 at 6:30 pm to watch local professional athletes and celebrities compete in an unforgettable ping pong tournament. ? Tickets are spectator-only and include unlimited food and an open bar. Last year's tournament players included Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Naz Reid, Paul Allen, Joe Mauer, and Mike Miller! Get ready to meet this year’s lineup and enjoy the show! ?? Pre-Sale tickets are $100 Get yours today at https://lnkd.in/giaK26C3 All event proceeds will benefit Way to Grow, a local nonprofit supporting families with children to empower our next generation of leaders. Way to Grow is a community partner to The Constellation Fund who is leading the fight against poverty in the Twin Cities.

The Constellation Fund is excited to open a call for food security and nutrition applications, due October 31, 2024. We invite applications from organizations or programs working to reduce food insecurity and improve the nutrition of low-income individuals in the Twin Cities. Share with your networks! ?? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ghg2gwUG?

“We offer community. We offer love. We offer our shared and lived experiences. We’re here to save lives and to take care of our people..” ??? Hear more about the fundamentals of harm reduction—the philosophy and what it actually provides—from the Outreach Coordinator at Southside Harm Reduction Services. At Constellation Fund, we're dedicated to supporting organizations making meaningful and evidence-supported impact in people's lives. We’re humbled to highlight Southside Harm Reduction Services, a Twin Cities organization offering harm reduction services to reduce overdose deaths and prevent the transmission of infectious diseases in our community. Get to know the impact of all 26 of our remarkable grantee partners at https://lnkd.in/dv-kRpQv. #ConstellationFund #Grantmaking #HarmReduction #SouthsideHarmReduction #TwinCities #Minneapolis #AntiPoverty

“Ain Dah Yung has opened up a lot of doors for me. I moved in in 2021 and I was homeless at the time, so they gave me a place to stay and I’d say my life has done a complete 180.” ???? Meet Joshua, a youth participant at Ain Dah Yung Center with a powerful story and a passion for making our world better. At Constellation Fund, we're dedicated to supporting organizations making meaningful and evidence-supported impact in people's lives. We’re humbled to share about the impact of Ain Dah Yung Center, a Twin Cities nonprofit providing culturally responsive supportive housing and services for unaccompanied homeless and runaway American Indian youth. Get to know the impact of all 26 of our remarkable grantee partners at https://lnkd.in/dv-kRpQv. #ConstellationFund #Grantmaking #AinDahYungCenter #OurHome #Housing #Shelter #TwinCities #Minneapolis #AntiPoverty

Beyond Dollars, an innovative program by Constellation Fund, partners with notable companies and talented professionals across the Twin Cities to deliver unparalleled capacity-building services to our nonprofit grantees. We’re excited to highlight a Beyond Dollars pairing between OASIS FOR YOUTH and Benjamin B. with TransPerfect and Hayley H. with phData. Oasis For Youth provides outreach, housing, and employment resources to support young people across our community. The organization was seeking software support to better collect and analyze programmatic data. Ben and Hayley volunteered their skills and time to successfully implement data collection, analysis, and visualization software at Oasis AND help train the team to use it sustainably. By reaching beyond dollars, Constellation helps expand the generosity of the Twin Cities, building capacity among our grantee partners to ensure lasting impact in our community. Learn more about Beyond Dollars at https://lnkd.in/gqeUtmNE

“[Constellation’s support] allows us to really give the education that our young people are seeking, needing, and wanting, and to do it in a way that is grounded not only in our values, but in what we know about our community.” ???? Hear more about the transformative community work happening at Annex Teen Clinic from Carissa Stephens, their Education Program Manager. At Constellation Fund, we're dedicated to supporting organizations making meaningful and evidence-supported impact in people's lives. We’re pleased to highlight Annex Teen Clinic, an organization providing low-cost sexuality-related health care, education, counseling, and outreach to adolescents at risk for unplanned pregnancies and in need of reproductive health care in the Twin Cities. Get to know the impact of all 26 of our remarkable grantee partners at https://lnkd.in/dv-kRpQv. #ConstellationFund #Grantmaking #AnnexTeenClinic #SexualHealth #Education #TwinCities #Minneapolis #AntiPoverty

The Constellation Fund?is hiring a Program Officer specializing in education! ? We're looking for someone with expertise in education, strong analytical abilities and communication skills, and a clear passion for poverty alleviation. Apply here or share with your networks! ?? Open until August 23 or filled! https://lnkd.in/emgiABs #funding #philanthropy #grants #nonprofit #povertyalleviation #career #opportunities #jobs #minneapolis #stpaul

Beyond Dollars, an innovative program by Constellation Fund, partners with notable companies and talented professionals across the Twin Cities to deliver unparalleled capacity-building services to our nonprofit grantees. We’re excited to highlight a Beyond Dollars pairing between Project for Pride in Living (PPL) and Lani Basa, owner of The BWC - The Business Women's Circle. ?? Project For Pride in Living (PPL) provides employment training and workshops to help community members overcome barriers to employment and retention. The organization was seeking tools and resources to support team members in their leadership. With a connection from Beyond Dollars, Lani shared her expertise with the PPL team at a leadership building retreat, exploring the role of leadership skills and tools for effective leadership, and putting it all into practice sustainably. By reaching beyond dollars, Constellation helps expand the generosity of the Twin Cities, building capacity among our grantee partners to ensure lasting impact in our community. Learn more about Beyond Dollars at https://lnkd.in/gqeUtmNE

“People often think of harm reduction as enabling drug use. . . Harm reduction, when it’s done right, provides access to services including treatment, including healthcare, and other services. And the only thing that harm reduction is enabling is keeping people alive.” ??? Hear more about this incredibly impactful work from Jack Martin, Executive Director at Southside Harm Reduction Services. At Constellation Fund, we're dedicated to supporting organizations making meaningful and evidence-supported impact in people's lives. We’re humbled to highlight Southside Harm Reduction Services, a Twin Cities organization offering harm reduction services to reduce overdose deaths and prevent the transmission of infectious diseases in our community. Get to know the impact of all 26 of our remarkable grantee partners at https://lnkd.in/dv-kRpQv. #ConstellationFund #Grantmaking #HarmReduction #SouthsideHarmReduction #TwinCities #Minneapolis #AntiPoverty