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“RE-RIGHTING HISTORY” CELEBRATES LEGISLATIVE VICTORY FOR MINNESOTA YOUTH Youthprise honors those who successfully advocated for youth to receive unemployment insurance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lynne Matthews - Lynne@youthprise.org “RE-RIGHTING HISTORY” CELEBRATES LEGISLATIVE VICTORY FOR MINNESOTA YOUTH Youthprise honors those who successfully advocated for youth to receive unemployment insurance SAINT PAUL, MN (July 2022). Youthprise is hosting Re-Righting History: A Celebration of Youth Unemployment Insurance Benefits to applaud legislation making youth eligible to collect unemployment benefits. […]
Youthprise, President Marcus Pope: Roe vs Wade What does it mean for young people in Minnesota?
As a fairly new President with just six months in this position, I find myself wrestling with the complexities of leadership in this historic moment. While trying to enjoy some downtime this past weekend, I could not help but grapple with the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the precedent established in Roe vs. Wade and […]
Youth Entrepreneurs Grant – Multiple awards of up to $3,000 each
General Operating grants provide funding to Minnesota based youth-serving non-profit organizations. The funding is focused on providing support for mission-related core functions that enhance organizational or programmatic operations.
Job Posting: Executive Chef
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 […]
Youthprise and Healthy Roots Institute launch new kitchen collaboration led by Chef Lachelle Cunningham
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 […]
Job Posting: Food Production Cook
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 […]
Youthprise and Project for Pride in Living are thrilled to launch the new Twin Cities Opportunity Youth Network (OYN)
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 […]
Job Posting: Senior Operations Officer
Youthprise is seeking a Grants Associate to join our growing team!
Job Posting: Program and Grants Manager
Youthprise is seeking a Grants Associate to join our growing team!
Job Posting: Controller
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. […]
Youthprise: Disrupting with Purpose Event Series
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.
2022 East African Youth Economic Development Grant (RFP)
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, […]