Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund
When you donate, you provide immediate support to those most vulnerable to issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
$4.5 Million
Funds Raised
$2.8 Million for Greater Twin Cities
$1.7 Million Directed by Corporate Donors for National Markets
Funders of the Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund include:
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3MAmes ConstructionAmerican Family InsuranceAndersen Corporate FoundationB+D Custom CraftsBlack River SystemsBremer BankBurns and McDonnellCenterPoint EnergyCargillCHSComcast -
Connexus Credit UnionDeloitteGeneral DynamicsGeneral MillsGreat Southern BankHealth EKPMG (FX)KARE 11Land O’Lakes, Inc.LDILunds & ByerlysMann TheatresMedica Foundation
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Medtronic FoundationOtto Bremer TrustPentairPNCPwCRBC Wealth ManagementRight NetworksSeagate TechnologyTEGNA FoundationThrivent FoundationThe Toro CompanyTravelers
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...and over 1,000 individual and family donors.
Subscribe to Greater Twin Cities United Way
Through our collective efforts, we have helped 254,000 individuals and supported 107 nonprofit organizations.
As our community navigates the COVID-19 crisis, Greater Twin Cities United Way is committed to supporting those impacted by its effects and bringing the community together in the face of this unprecedented pandemic.
In a short period of time, in partnership with individuals and corporations, the Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund has made a huge impact in the greater Twin Cities and beyond. Since the fund starts in mid March, our Community Impact Team has been quick and nimble in getting it back into the community.
Donate here or text GTCUWCOVID19 to 51555.
United Way in Action
There are real human beings behind the statistics. These COVID-19 impact stories are a testament to why we do what we do.
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"Right now, with schools and programs closed, this is an isolating time. But some good has come out of it. Parents are getting more connected to their children’s education and building stronger relationships. At the end of the day, we’re in this together. " -
"Our food shelf is handling three times the number of new clients- many of whom thought they would never need a food shelf. The grant from Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund came at just the right time—we are thrilled to get it. " -
"I was relieved. Instead of wondering how we could handle the increased demand, the grant allowed us to focus on serving our individuals and families. We are so appreciative of United Way, as well as the community’s generosity, so we can feed our hungry neighbors. " -
"COVID-19 is hitting people experiencing poverty the hardest. During the first two weeks of the pandemic, there was a significant uptick of people coming through our doors who had never received services. We usually have about five new clients each month and now we’re seeing more than 300—and that number is still climbing. " -
"This will help us continue to meet the needs of our community, as we innovate and respond to what we are hearing from our constituents. We are so grateful for the ongoing support and partnership from GTCUW! "
Questions and Answers
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Where is the money going?
100% of all funds go directly into the community to provide food, shelter, childcare, sanitary and hygiene supplies, and financial assistance. With your generous support, $4.5 million has been contributed to the Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund to date with $2.8 million benefiting our local region. Several national corporations based in the Twin Cities are partnering with Greater Twin Cities United Way to distribute the remaining $1.7 million to other United Ways in markets where they have a presence.
We are mobilizing our broad network of nonprofit partners throughout the Greater Twin Cities to provide resources to help our community. These organizations have a proven track record of working with United Way to deliver urgent resources and services. Our fund is designed to support immediate needs and longer-term recovery efforts.
So far, $1.215 million has been released in under 2 months to 107 non-profit organizations addressing critical COVID-19 needs. We will continue to disburse funding in waves until late summer. Below is the list of grantees who have received funding.
Organizations
360 Communities
Ain Dah Yung Center
All Square
American Indian OIC, Inc.
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Appetite for Change
Asian Economic Development Association
Avenues for Youth
Avivo
Baby’s Space: A Place to Grow
Banyan Community
Better Futures Minnesota
Black Women’s Wealth Alliance
Bolder Options
CAPI USA
Casa de Esperanza
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Mpls
CEAP
Center for Economic Inclusion
Center for Victims of Torture
Centro Tyrone Guzman
Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota
Clare Housing
CommonBond Communities
Community Emergency Service
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio, Inc.
Corners Cornerstone
Cultural Wellness Center
Division of Indian Work
East Side Neighborhood Services, Inc.
Emma Norton Services
Face to Face Health & Counseling Service
Family Pathways
FamilyWise
Frogtown Neighborhood Association
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc.
Headway Emotional Health Services
Hmong American Partnership
Hope Community, Inc.
Intercongregation Communities Association
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
International Institute of Minnesota
Isuroon
Joyce Preschool
JustUs Health
Ka Joog
Karen Organization of Minnesota
Keystone Community Services
Lao Center of Minnesota
Liberty Community Church
Lifetrack
Loaves and Fishes Too, Inc.
Lutheran Social Service
Merrick Community Services
Metro Meals on Wheels
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Minneapolis American Indian Center
Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc.
Muslim American Association of Minnesota
Neighborhood House
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, Inc.
Northside Achievement Zone
Northside Community Response Team
Northside Economic Opportunity Network
People Reaching out to People
People Serving People Charities
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, Inc.
Pillsbury United Communities
Portico Healthnet
Prepare + Prosper
Project for Pride in Living, Inc.
Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood
Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency
SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness)
Sholom Community Alliance
Simpson Housing Services, Inc.
Somali Success School
Southside Family Nurturing Center
St. David’s Child Development and Family Services
St. Mary’s Health Clinics
St. Paul Labor Studies & Resource Center
St. Paul Youth Services, Inc.
St. Stephen’s
Summit Academy OIC
Teamsters Service Bureau
The Bridge for Youth
The Family Partnership
The Food Group
The Link
The Open Door
The Salvation Army
The Sanneh Foundation
Tubman
Ujamaa Place
United Cambodian Association of Minnesota, Inc
Urban League Twin Cities
Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota
Way To Grow
Women of Nations
Women’s Advocates
Working Partnership
YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
YouthLink
YWCA of Minneapolis
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What is 211?
United Way 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that families and individuals in Minnesota can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services. Callers to 211 are provided referrals to community resources based on the needs they describe to our information and referral specialists. The highest priority needs voiced by 211 callers are in the areas of housing, food, and clothing and household items such as soap and personal hygiene products. 211 referrals are cumulative since March 16, 2020.
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Why is Greater Twin Cities United Way creating a Response and Recovery fund?
The purpose of the Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund is to provide immediate support to those most vulnerable to issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including people experiencing poverty.
Greater Twin Cities United Way is always on the front lines of community challenges. During crises, we are committed to sharing critical information with the public helping to lead recovery efforts.
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This is a health crisis. How will money help?
It’s as much an economic crisis as a health crisis. As social distancing and self-quarantines become our new normal, we’re facing new economic challenges. Many industries are seeing sales plummet, and many workers are losing tips, wages, or their jobs because of canceled events, business, and school closures and quarantines. Closed schools also mean that kids of all ages may not have access to breakfast or lunch.
For more than 100 years Greater Twin Cities United Way has stepped up whenever the community needs us. As the pandemic plays out, we’re expecting community resources to be inundated and are mobilizing to provide vital services for those in need.
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How can individuals and corporate partners help?
Individuals, as well as Greater Twin Cities United Way corporate partners, already are asking how they can help.
There are two options:
1) Visit gtcuw.org/covid19fund to donate
2) Text GTCUWCOVID19 to 51555 to donate.
We will direct your dollars to where they’re needed most and steward donations responsibly.
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What else is Greater Twin Cities United Way doing?
Our certified resource specialists are connecting people to resources and services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the Greater Twin Cities United Way 211 helpline. 211 is a three-digit number that families and individuals in Minnesota can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services. In addition, we are advocating in partnership with local and statewide nonprofits for Department of Human Services funding for critical services such as mental health support, childcare and more.
COVID-19 Resources
If you or someone you know is in need, dial 211 or text the letters MNCOVID to 898-211. Learn more about how United Way is continuing to support the community during this difficult time.
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