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August 9 Official Launch of OST Minnesota (working title) and Unveiling of New Name

August 5, 2011, Minneapolis – OST Minnesota (working title) officially launches at a celebration event held at the McKnight Foundation on August 9 and will unveil new name and vision.   OST Minnesota (working title), a new nonprofit organization formed by the McKnight Foundation to support youth learning beyond the classroom in Minnesota, will hold...Continue reading→

Youth Community Connections Merges with Youthprise

June 23, 2011, Minneapolis – Youthprise is the new home for Youth Community Connections, a statewide alliance focused on youth development. Youthprise is the new home for Youth Community Connections–Minnesota’s Statewide Afterschool Alliance, a statewide alliance focused on youth learning during the non-school hours. YCC adds incredible programming and knowledge in the out-of-school time field...Continue reading→

Wokie Weah hired to lead new nonprofit to support youth beyond the classroom.

March 10, 2011, Minneapolis – Ms. Weah brings energy and extensive experience to increase out-of-school opportunities for youth.   This week, the board of directors of “OST Minnesota” (working name) announced they have hired Wokie Weah as the organization’s first president. Last year, The McKnight Foundation announced the formation of the new nonprofit to support...Continue reading→

McKnight to establish nonprofit focused on Twin Cities youth.

December 8, 2010 – New organization will manage and build upon McKnight’s ongoing support for direct service, out-of-school time programs and field building Next year, The McKnight Foundation will establish a new nonprofit in support of Twin Cities out-of-school (OST) time programs. “High-quality, accessible youth programs are essential for strong communities,” said Kate Wolford, McKnight...Continue reading→

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General Information
President
Marcus Pope
Board Chairs
Lincoln Bacal (youth)
Noah Yehaleshet (youth)
Brittany Rice (adult)
Number of Employees
27 FT; 3 PT
Established
2010
Headquarters
Twin Cities
Annual Budget (FY26)
$11.7M
Youth Served Annually
10,000
Geographic Reach:
Minnesota, with a strong focus in the Twin Cities region and increasing impact in rural areas.
Mission
Increase equity with and for Minnesota’s Indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth.
Vision
We envision a Minnesota where outcomes for youth are no longer predictable by race, geography, or socioeconomic status.
Fact Sheet

Impact at Glance

10,000+

youth impacted annually

$55 million+

raised and invested in the community

600+

youth-serving programs supported

4.2 million+

meals distributed to school-age children in low-income communities

5000+

youth served through our career pathways programs

$35 millon+

in unemployment benefis unlocked for MN high school students

Lynne Matthews

Sr. Advancement & Communications Officer

Media inquiries, interviews, and general communications | Lynne@youthprise.org

Law Thao

Director, Visual Communications & Marketing

Branding, assets and events | law@youthprise.org