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Check out our new series called “Innovating for Impact,” by Greater Twin Cities United Way president and CEO John Wilgers.

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Posted on November 26, 2019 by John Wilgers

Bold Approaches for Addressing Youth Homelessness

This post is part of a series called “Innovating for Impact,” where Greater Twin Cities United Way president and CEO John Wilgers invites readers to engage in […]

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Photo by Craig Lassig

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Jenna Bennett

Thank You for Helping 600 Local Households!

We’d like to say a huge “thank-you” to the more than 400 volunteers who came together over the last two weeks to help 600 households moving into stable […]

Volunteers pack kits at Home For Good in Minneapolis

Posted on September 23, 2019 by United Way Staff

Help Welcome Families Home for Good

A stable home is the foundation that enables us to thrive—this has never been more evident in our community than it is right now. We […]

Housing

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Liz Werner

5 Great Moments from Homeless Day on the Hill

On March 13, in partnership with the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, Greater Twin Cities United Way joined more than 200 organizations and nearly 800 […]

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to United Way Emerging Leaders on Feb. 1.

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Jenna Bennett

Minneapolis Mayor Speaks at Executive Leadership Series

Greater Twin Cities United Way welcomed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of our Executive Leadership Series, hosted by Emerging Leaders. This series brings together young […]