Category: News
“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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
An End of Year Announcement from Youthprise President, Wokie Weah
December 23, 2021 Dear Supporters and Friends: As I take in the beauty of Minnesota’s changing seasons, I find myself reflecting on the new opportunities and adventures that seasonal changes bring. In less than a month, I will formerly retire as President of Youthprise, a philanthropic non-profit dedicated to increasing equity for indigenous, low-income, and […]
“Spread Joy” with Youthprise during the month of December!
Spread Joy is an ongoing effort to help Youthprise families during times of need. This can include the holiday season, back to school, the onset of winter or other times that place great demands on youth and families.
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.
Saving for the Future Across Generations
Join us on 11/9 for a discussion on the challenges 4 generations face while saving for their futures. We’ll be sharing common experiences and exploring solutions that could help all save more for the future.
Youthprise: Disrupting with Purpose Event Series
On September 21st, we held the second event in our Youthprise: Disrupting with Purpose series hosted by Lissa Jones-Lofgrenis, host of the KMOJ Radio show Urban Agenda!
General Operating Grants – Request for Proposals
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.
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.