Central Minnesota Small Business Grant Opportunity: The Initiative Foundation is awarding PROMISE Act grants—ranging from $10,000 to $50,000—to help small businesses grow or stabilize. Grants are available to businesses with less than $750K in revenue: https://t.co/NvSnl4OjKT.
Had some cup filling days at the Economic Mobility Summit.
Saw some @StriveTogether friends from @TulsaImpact & @seedingsuccess1
One highlight was Raj Chetty’s presentation steeped in data and focused on impact based on what works.
Thanks to many!! #economicmobilitysummit
Have I shared lately how much I ❤️ what I get to do w my community? So many great partners working together to make new systems stronger & better for kids. Today I heard a quote that I love: “We need to be soft on people, and hard on systems” #truth
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Who’s out there celebrating with ‘all’ their ‘friends’? The girls and I may find some time to enjoy some pie or another circular delicacy as we’re/I’m celebrating Pi 🟣 (3.1415….) Day, not to be confused with Pie 🥧 Day which is January 23 🤓 #PiDay2025#piday
Hey!! I know these people 😊. (Watch the video) So cool to see our community leading the way in out-of-school activities that make a big difference in the lives of kids doing things they love, finding their passions & creating & connecting to community & caring adults! @pfssmn
Big Idea for Afterschool Saint Cloud Region:
Here In St. Cloud, Some of the key challenges included:
✅ Staff recruitment & retention.
✅ Transportation that works for young people.
✅ Keeping young people engaged through programs.
Vid Link: https://t.co/fyY1JtSvPC
Join us in giving a big welcome to Amy Trombley, new vice president for community. Amy succeeds Don Hickman, who retired at the end of January after 25 years with the Initiative Foundation. Learn more about Amy Trombley: https://t.co/acJbWgsrpb
This was a really great experience and impactful event. From addressing youth mental health to listening to youth share their viewpoints and work to connecting with @Rodriguez_UMN and many Education Partnership Coalition friends from across the state. @StriveTogether@gennextmsp
Last shots from a great morning at UofM, collaborating on youth mental wellness with colleagues from Education Partnerships around the state. And the amazing Dr. Michael Rodriguez!
What a week!! Connecting with amazing people…including two awesome mayors. Advocating for kids & families. Time with my two besties (Annabelle & Lilah.) Documentary viewing. Dancing the night away. Grateful for amazing people and an amazing community!
Working w/ EPCs across MN w/ our Parent Advocates Cohorts. Wow!! The work our communities are doing to authentically engage parents in making a different at a local & statewide policy level is beyond impressive!! These folks are making magic happen!
I did it!!! I voted!!! 🗳️. You should, too! Spread the word! Get out and vote. For a brighter future. For a better tomorrow. For our kids. For the rights we all deserve. Like ❤️ if you’ve voted so I know you’re cool, too!!! #vote#itscooltovote
Working with Luke Greiner today from MNDEED to discuss and learn how to best leverage data 📊 to support community-level work and driving stronger 💪 impact. Halloween. 🎃 Data. Snacks. 🥓 Community. 🌆 It doesn’t get much better than this. #datanerd#monkeybusiness
Spent the morning with some really cool people at the Policy Breakfast Series @UMNMorris chatting about research, school leadership and policy. Thanks for the invite @Rodriguez_UMN I drink policy for breakfast ☕️
An EPIC day and week! Over 4,200 high school students engaged in hands-on learning experiencing potential interests & careers! Earlier this week, a stop at the amazing Too Much Talent. All w/ great connections, friends & passion to fuel joy & collaboration! #bestweekever#epicmn
Honored to be part of @ISD742’s Future100 event at Tech 🐯today! Seniors, college faculty, employers, & volunteers came together to help students with post-grad plans. Over 200 college apps completed, plus inspiring talks & networking! & I got to moderate great convos.