Youthprise is a philanthropic organization that works to increase equity with and for Minnesota’s indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth. Youthprise does this by directly supporting youth and youth-serving organizations through mobilizing and investing resources, advancing knowledge, and advocating for change. Youthprise’s three priority areas are learning and leadership, economic opportunity, and health and safety.  Job […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2022 Youthprise and Healthy Roots Institute are thrilled to launch a new kitchen collaboration led by Chef Lachelle Cunningham. MINNEAPOLIS, MN (April 21, 2022) — Youthprise announced today a kitchen collaboration with Healthy Roots Institute that will aim to create a more inclusive meal experience that is more reflective of […]

Youthprise is a philanthropic organization that works to increase equity with and for Minnesota’s indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth. Youthprise does this by directly supporting youth and youth-serving organizations through mobilizing and investing resources, advancing knowledge, and advocating for change. Youthprise’s three priority areas are learning and leadership, economic opportunity, and health and safety.  Position […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2022 Youthprise is thrilled to welcome Kristy Snyder and Quincy Powe to the team as co-leaders of the new Twin Cities Opportunity Youth Network (OYN) where they will lead a new membership-based, collective impact coalition.   MINNEAPOLIS, MN (April 22, 2022) — Youthprise welcomes Kristy Snyder and Quincy Powe who […]

Youthprise is seeking a Grants Associate to join our growing team!

Youthprise is seeking a Grants Associate to join our growing team!

Youthprise is a philanthropic organization that works to increase equity with and for Minnesota’s Indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth. Youthprise does this by directly supporting youth and youth-serving organizations through mobilizing and investing resources, advancing knowledge, and advocating for change. Youthprise’s three priority areas are: learning and leadership, economic opportunity, and health and safety. […]

Have you registered for our Disrupting with Purpose on November 16th? This event will focus on Black Excellence in Youth Entrepreneurship and include a panel Minnesota-based business owners who launched their businesses as youth.

Minnesota is home to a large and growing East African population with many concentrated communities spread throughout the state in cities such as Faribault, Rochester, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Willmar, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. Their communities have greatly contributed to the cultural and economic landscape in Minnesota. However, East African communities in Minnesota face cultural, religious, […]

Youthprise is a philanthropic organization that works to increase equity with and for Minnesota’s Indigenous, low-income,  and racially diverse youth. Youthprise does this by directly supporting youth and youth-serving organizations through  mobilizing and investing resources, advancing knowledge, and advocating for change. Youthprise’s three priority areas are learning and leadership, economic opportunity, and health and safety. […]

Melissa has an established background in customer service, leadership, new hire, and ongoing training and employee coaching. At Youthprise, Melissa provides full administrative support to the president and board of directors. Outside of work, her children keep her fairly busy and that is fine by her. However, when she makes time for herself she enjoys […]

As I experience my first days as President of Youthprise, I think back to nearly two decades ago, when I was sitting in the Minneapolis Convention Center in a room filled with cross-sector leaders to discuss the release of Mind the Gap. For those who are not familiar, this report highlighted racial and ethnic disparities […]