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To maintain the expansion of $1,200 to 60 recipients per month and meet the current urgent needs of our community, The Renter Support Fund has raised our fundraising goal to raise $750,000 by July 2026.
Resource Library
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Immigration Rights & Protections
The Advocates for Human Rights
The Advocates believe that everyone has the power to demand and defend human rights. Free legal help available in many cases. Immigrant Client Line: 612-341-9845.
Communities Advancing Prosperity for Immigrants
CAPI MN provides community advocacy & economic support services for immigrants and refugees in the Twin Cities.
Communities Organizing Latine Power & Action
Building community power to improve the lives of Latine folks & families. Call their helpline at 612-255-3112 If you see ICE activity or need support.
Defend the 612
Supporting resistance to the ICE occupation in Minneapolis by connecting neighbors, sharing resources and documenting. Get connected on their website.
ICE Out of Twin Ports
Connecting and educating the Midwest on resistance and direct action. DM or email iceoutoftp@gmail.com to report.
The Immigrant Defense Network
A statewide network of nonprofits, grassroots groups, and advocates developing new rapid response and movement building strategies.
The Immigrant Defense Project
Working to secure fairness and justice for immigrants in the US. Check out their Know Your Rights resources for information in over 15 languages.
The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Providing free immigration legal representation to low-income MN immigrants and refugees. Intake line: 1-800-223-1368.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Providing trainings, educational materials, and advocacy to immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector.
The International Institute of Minnesota
Helping immigrants and refugees make Minnesota home. See their Know Your Rights page for multilingual guides.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Protecting the legal rights of Minnesotans.
Intake Line: 1-877-696-6529.
Intake Line: 1-877-696-6529.
Minneapolis' Know Your Rights & Resources List
Local, regional, & national.
Minneapolis' Virtual Resource Center
Report federal misconduct & find resources for shelter, food, legal help and more.
Minnesota 50501
Non-partisan organization dedicated to building a better Minnesota. Check out their social media & linktree for ICE watch updates & mutual aid directory.
Minnesota 8
Fighting to end detention and deportation in Southeast Asian communities.
Minnesota Freedom Fund
Provides legal support to folks navigating the pretrial and immigration detention systems. See their Immigration Bond Resources for instructions to post a bond for custody release.
Minnesota Women's Press Special Issue: Know Your Rights / Conoce Tus Derechos
A 28-page downloadable magazine, available in English and Spanish. Future translations are expected in Creole and Ukrainian.
MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee
Rights, resources, rallies, & a podcast for MN immigrants.
MN ICE Watch
Anonymous social media collective documenting & sharing reports of ICE in the Twin Cities area.
Minnesota Immigrant Movement
Working for social justice for MN immigrants. If you have been directly impacted and need support, call 612-405-2585.
MONARCA Rapid Response Line
If you see ICE, call 612-441-2881 to reach the Rapid Response line. If you are unsure or have questions, call 651-372-8642 to reach the Know Your Rights line. Visit their website for more resources.
MSP Whistles
Whistle distribution, community education, & general resources (including multilingual instructional zines).
People Over Papers
An interactive, real-time nationwide ICE report map, available in 11 languages.
ReadyNow!
Free multilingual rapid response emergency alert system & legal support app in case of detainment.
Stand with Minnesota
An vetted local directory of places to donate, volunteer and provide aid as Minnesota is under occupation by ICE.
housing resources
Agate Housing & Services
Agate provides emergency shelter for adults, as well as free showers and public meals at their downtown location. They also offer documentation services such as ID support and birth certificate replacement applications.
Align Mpls
Align Mpls' Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides rental assistance in cases of short-term financial crisis to Minneapolis tenants who are not eligible for county rental assistance.
Autonomous Yurt Union
Building yurt-inspired structures for unhoused community members across the Twin Cities.
Avenues for Youth
Emergency shelter, transitional & long-term housing for Hennepin County youth ages 16-24.
The Bridge for Youth
The Bridge for Youth provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for youth and young adults.
Clare Housing
Provides affordable and supportive housing options for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Community Action Partnership Emergency Rental Assistance
Eligible Hennepin County renters can receive financial assistance with past-due rent or security deposits.
Face2Face
The Face2Face SafeZone offers housing support services, basic needs & resources, and a drop-in day shelter for youth ages 14-24.
Hennepin County Adult Shelter Bed Availability
Tracks the number of available beds across Hennepin County; updated daily. Call the Hennepin Shelter Hotline at 612-204-8200 for further details.
Hennepin County Energy Assistance
Hennepin County's EAP provides grants to cover utility bills for low income households, and may offer crisis assistance funds depending on eligibility.
Hennepin Waypoint
A mapped database of Hennepin County resources for folks in need, from medical assistance to food and shelter.
HOME Line
Free legal help for Minnesota renters, available via phone hotline, toll-free, or email. Services available in English, Spanish, and Hmong.
Housing in Action
HIA (Formerly Urban HomeWorks) provides affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities for low-income households throughout the Twin Cities.
Housing Justice Center
Working to preserve and expand affordable housing, and improve the housing system for all Minnesotans.
Housing Link
Housing Link's search engine finds affordable housing listings, filterable by geographical area and specific categories such as Section 8 & subsidized housing.
Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia / United Renters for Justice
A coalition of renters fighting for community control of housing, rent stabilization and tenant unions in Minneapolis, ancestral & unceded Dakota land.
The Link
The Link provides emergency shelter, housing, crisis intervention, and supportive services to young people who are facing homelessness, sexual exploitation, and/or involvement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. Their programs include the Live Out Loud Project, a rapid re-housing program for LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 18-23.
MNDHS Emergency Assistance
Families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies such as evictions, foreclosures, or utility shutoffs may qualify for the MN Dept of Human Services' emergency cash-grant program.
MN Trans Housing
Database of housing, clinics, community, support groups and more for trans people moving to MN.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Connecting neighbors across the Twin Cities metro who need support with caring volunteers & mutual aid. Offering periodic rental assistance funds depending upon current availability.
NeighborWorks Home Partners
NWHP helps people buy, fix, and keep their homes. Eligible Hennepin County homebuyers can apply to their Hennepin County HRA Homebuyer Assistance Program, which provides up to $30,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.
Powderhorn Rent Relief
Powderhorn neighbors administering direct financial support to folks in crisis as a result of the federal immigration enforcement activities in our community.
Rebuilding Together Minnesota
Rebuilding Together strives to sustain healthy homes for all. Their programs include the Home Repair Program, providing volunteer-delivered housing repairs; and the Safe at Home program, providing home safety modifications for seniors and individuals living with disabilities.
RS Eden
RS Eden offers permanent and supportive housing, assistance with reentry after incarceration, and substance use recovery programs.
Sharing & Caring Hands
Unhoused families with 2+ minor children may apply for shelter placement. SCH also provides essentials such as shoes, beds, and showering facilities depending upon current availability.
violence prevention & Conflict Resolution
Atlas Defense
Offers mobile Violence Prevention Trainings through an abolitionist pedagogy, intentionally working with marginalized folx systemically overlooked by the self defense industry.
Behavioral Crisis Response Teams (City of Minneapolis)
BCRT provide 24/7 intervention and de-escalation to those experiencing a mental health emergency. To request BCRT to a non-emergency situation, call 612-348-2345. In an emergency, call 911. BCRT may call the police if the situation requires.
Center for Multicultural Mediation
CMM is dedicated to conflict resolution specifically involving Somali & East African Communities in the Twin Cities. They work to help the people of these communities overcome legal and systemic barriers to resolution, offering mediation; facilitation; training & education; and African youth support services.
Community Mediation & Restorative Services
CMRS is a non-abolitionist nonprofit partnered with local courts to provide mediation in civil disputes and restorative justice practices in criminal cases.
Conflict Resolution Center
CRC provides low-cost mediation services and conflict resolution training for individuals and organizations.
Cope Mobile Crisis Response
The Cope mobile crisis team responds to anyone in Hennepin County who needs an urgent response. Crisis services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Bi-lingual staff and interpreters are available.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER
The Dispute Resolution Center offers a range of services for resolving disputes outside of the legal system. They take on issues from housing disputes to child custody. DRC also works closely with the Ramsey County court system as an alternative to criminal prosecution for crimes of all levels.
Mediation & Conflict Solutions
MCS works with people across southeast Minnesota who want to solve their own issues efficiently and effectively, without using the formal court system. They offer a variety of mediation structures, including remote options.
MAIC's Family Services
Support and advocacy for Native women, mothers, children, and families.
Missions Inc. Programs
MIP provides housing, emergency shelter and supportive services to domestic abuse survivors and those seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Their Domestic Violence hotline is open 24 hours at 763-559-4945.
Neighborhood Safety (City of Minneapolis)
Minneapolis violence prevention groups and resources, including Group Violence Intervention, which works to address gun violence associated with gangs; and MinneapolUS, offering teams of community-based violence interrupters.
Relationships Evolving Possibilities
Call or text REP's secure emergency hotline (952-737-3730) Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm - 12am, for a non-police response to nonviolent emergencies.
Restorative Justice Community Action
RJCA fosters restorative justice by facilitating community conferences between perpetrators of harm and those impacted by their actions, in order to discuss the root causes and create ways to repair harm.
T.O.U.C.H. Outreach
Teaching Our Urban Communities Hope through outreach, violence prevention, youth mentoring, public safety, & community engagement.
Food Access
360 Communities
360 Communities supports a network of five food shelves that provide food and resources to individuals and families during difficult times.
Calvary Food Shelf
Calvary Food Shelf provides food assistance for neighbors in South Minneapolis and the Twin Cities by appointment.
Community Aid Network MN
A grassroots, volunteer-led mutual aid organization providing free food distribution and delivery.
Community Emergency Service Neighborhood Food Market
Fresh, high quality groceries including culturally familiar foods, available by appointment on weekdays. Call or schedule online.
The Division of Indian Work's Food Shelf
A culturally-sensitive food shelf serving the urban American Indian population. A diaper bank is also available, as well as infant milk supplies.
Dream of Wild Health
An intertribal nonprofit striving to restore health and well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways.
East Side Neighborhood Services
The ESNS food programs include Glendale Food Shelf; the Senior Food Shelf; and the High Rise Mobile Food Shelf.
Fare For All
Fare For All is a pop-up grocery selling fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off of retail prices.
First Nations Kitchen
FNK provides hot meals and produce to indigenous people and others who would not otherwise have access to high-quality, fresh food in an environment of radical hospitality and cultural empowerment.
The Food Group
Get help applying for SNAP, and find your local food shelf through their interactive map. Call their MN Food Helpline at 1-888-711-1151 for help locating food resources.
Good in the Hood
Multiple hunger relief programs serving the Twin Cities, including mobile pop-up food shelves; community hot meals; and university campus food support. They also provide quality footwear for those in need.
Groveland Food Shelf
Groveland Food Shelf is a non-profit providing emergency groceries for those in need.
Hastings Family Service
Hastings Family Service provides nutritious foods and personal care items through the Market food shelf programs, Meals on Wheels, and supportive services.
The Humanity Alliance
The Humanity Alliance provides free weekend meal deliveries across the Twin Cities to those experiencing food insecurity.
Hunger Impact Partners' Free Meals for Kids App
Free Meals for Kids is a mobile app that locates free meals for children across Minnesota.
Indigenous People's Task Force
Food distribution, grocery box delivery, and weekly hot meals available.
Jericho Road
Providing holistic care through food, financial help, community resources, and crisis assistance. Their two Minneapolis locations each house a food pantry and other community services.
Joyce Uptown Food Shelf
Free food shopping by appointment, and emergency food bags for those in immediate need.
Keystone Community Services
Keystone provides food services and crisis support to young people, families, and seniors via food shelves, a foodmobile, and free farmer’s markets.
Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes provides free meals for those in need throughout the Twin Cities & Greater Minnesota; no questions asked. Find a FREE Community Meal near you: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/community-meal-sites/
Contact:
office@loavesandfishesmn.org
612-377-9810
Contact:
office@loavesandfishesmn.org
612-377-9810
Mashkiki Studios
Afro-Indigenous owned community space turned mutual aid hub offering volunteer food & supply delivery for folks unable to leave their home due to ICE occupation. Fill out their mutual aid request form to join the waitlist.
Meals on Wheels MN
Meals on Wheels delivers fresh, nutritious meals directly to the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the Twin Cities.
The Mini Pantry Movement
Use their interactive map to find a little free pantry near you.
Minnehaha Food Shelf
Providing food for South Minneapolis neighbors every Tuesday.
Mount Olivet Grab-N-Go Community Meals
Mount Olivet hosts a weekly curbside / drive-thru Community Dinner. No personal information, including finance or demographics, is required.
Harm reduction, Mental Health,
& Healthcare
988 Lifeline
The national emotional support & crisis line for people in distress. Call or text 988 or chat via their website, 24/7.
The Aliveness Project
TAP supports people living with and at risk of HIV through transformative resources and direct assistance, and offers free community wellness services such as PrEP, PEP, HIV/STI testing, & the Syringe Service Program.
Common Ground Meditation Center
Minneapolis-based community meditation center offering free & accessible mindfulness practices in-person and online.
Community University Health Care Center
CUHCC is a community clinic that welcomes patients of every age, race, color, ethnicity and language. They offer services on a sliding scale to patients of all income levels, and can help locate resources for food, shelter, health care, and prescription refills.
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio
Offers a variety of services to advance social & economic equity for Latinos, including mental, physical, and behavioral health services and survivor support.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME for English or HOLA for Español to to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor, 24/7. Available via text, chat, & WhatsApp.
The Family Partnership
TFP aims to disrupt cycles of poverty, adversity and trauma with mental health, early childhood education, family home visiting, anti-sex trafficking, and advocacy services for families and individuals.
FastTrackerMN
Free search tool connecting Minnesotans to mental health & substance use disorder care.
Family Tree Clinic
Community clinic providing reproductive & sexual healthcare & education services to individuals in the Twin Cities metro area.
Freedom Street Health
Minneapolis-based community medic organization committed to mutual aid and public education. Check their social media for open trainings.
Hennepin County Walk-In Behavioral Health Support
Hennepin County residents ages 18+ can drop in M-F, 9am to 9pm, to receive support and referrals for mental health or substance use issues. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
Inclusive Therapists
A search engine & directory of culturally responsive mental health services, centering the needs of BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and disabled communities.
Indian Health Board of Minneapolis
Community clinic providing primary medical care; dental services; mental & behavioral health; and recovery services; along with health & wellness education. The clinic specializes in promoting health care in an urban setting to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and the surrounding diverse Minneapolis community.
Kente Circle
Culturally sensitive individual, family, relationship, and group therapy for diverse communities in the Twin Cities.
Mask Bloc MSP
Community-funded mutual aid group providing free masks, COVID tests, and other viral mitigation resources to TC area folks without financial means to source their own via pickup, delivery, drop-off, and pop-up.
Mental Health MN's Minnesota Warmline
A free support line for those struggling with mental health but not experiencing a crisis or emergency, run by peers with first-hand experience living with a mental health condition. The Warmline is available 9am - 9pm; calls are free and may remain anonymous if desired. Call 651-288-0400; 855-WARMLINE toll-free; or text "Support" to 85511.
Minneapolis American Indian Center
Provides educational, health, employment, and social services to the Twin Cities urban Native community.
Minneapolis' Mobile Medical Unit
The MMU brings medical treatment and resources to underserved communities throughout Minneapolis. Check their calendar for times, dates, and locations.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
Empowering American Indian women & families through culturally responsive services including traditional healing & birthing programs; domestic violence & sexual assault prevention & advocacy; and family & community engagement.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota
Works with individuals with mental illness, their families, professionals and the community at large by providing education, support and advocacy.
Native American Community Clinic
Offers a full range of healthcare services including Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, and Substance Abuse programs. All are welcome.
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center
Providing health care & services to families and individuals in all financial situations.
Planned Parenthood Minneapolis
STD testing, birth control, abortion, gender-affirming care and more, in-person and online. If you are uninsured, call 1-800-230-7526 to discuss financial options.
Portico Healthnet
Portico helps uninsured Minnesota individuals and families access affordable coverage and care.
Post-Pandemic Mental Health: Data and Resources
A collection of studies, statistics, & resources on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) for young people affected by mental health issues after the Covid-19 pandemic.
business, fINANCE, & Workforce
38th Street United
Dedicated to securing and deploying resources that support the people and places along, and near, the 38th Street corridor through a cultural, historical, and present day lens.
CTUL
Worker-led organization where workers organize, educate and empower each other to fight for a voice in their workplaces and in their communities.
Emerge
Emerge provides workforce development, job placement, and professional training services to facilitate life change for individuals and communities experiencing racial and economic disparities.
Hennepin County
Hennepin County offers economic benefits & cash assistance programs to supplement families' and individuals' incomes.
Hired
Hired prepares people for employment through one-on-one employment coaching, career training, and connection to business resources and financial assistance.
Lake Street Council
A variety of resources and programs supporting businesses and nonprofits along Lake Street.
Lake Street Lift
Connects local businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and creatives living and working on Lake Street with project-based resourcing, creating partnerships for a vibrant, diverse, and loved Lake Street.
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
Offers networking, advocacy, loans and technical assistance to small businesses.
MAIC's Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
For Native Americans interested in building economic self-sufficiency through employment and job training programs.
Minneapolis' Business Assistance
Resources for folks starting, maintaining & expanding Minneapolis businesses, including technical assistance and small business financing.
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Statewide association driven to inform, promote, connect, and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector.
Neighborhood Development Center
Uplifting entrepreneurs & small businesses. Check out their Entrepreneur Resources for a list of grants for MN small businesses affected by the federal occupation.
Powderhorn Coworking
Resident-owned coworking space in Powderhorn, South Minneapolis. Various membership options available.
Prepare & Prosper
Free tax preparation and financial services for low- to moderate-income households.
Raise the Barr
Raise the Barr provides one-time emergency grants to single-parent students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company
Provides access to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program.
Women Venture
Offers training, consulting, child care, and loans to support women small business owners.
Advocacy, Legal, & lgbtqia+
African American Leadership Forum
Confronting racism and inequities to improve the living standards of Black Minnesotans.
Ash Tifa Consulting
Community organizer, advocate, & legal professional, specializing in name change clinics, trans advocacy, human rights law & policy, and more. Follow their social media for updates on free trans legal clinics.
Black & Pink Minneapolis
Working towards prison abolition in MN by providing pen pal matching to LGBTQIA2S+ folks on the inside.
Black Visions
Social justice organization dedicated to Black liberation. Centering Black, Queer and Trans people in the mission to organize powerful Black communities and dismantle systems of violence.
Call BlackLine
Crisis call line providing a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Call 1 (800) 604-5841.
Children's Minnesota Gender Health Program
Providing evidence-based, high-quality and essential health care to transgender and gender diverse kids.
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio
Minnesota’s largest Latino-led non profit organization, advancing social and economic equity and wellbeing for Latinos.
Cultural Wellness Center
The CWC provides community development & research, health & wellness initiatives, leadership development, cultural education & reconnection, and entrepreneurship support to diverse communities.
Drop Dead(lift) Gorgeous
Annual friendly fitness competition bringing community together while raising funds for trans+ and gender-expansive communities.
Foundations Minnesota PRIDE Program
LGBTQ+-centered addiction treatment and co-occurring mental health services for adults seeking inclusive, identity-informed care.
Gender Justice
Advancing gender equity through the law, policy reform, and education.
Grease Rag Ride & Wrench
Empowering FTW (Femme/Trans/Women, Non-binary, Two-spirit) cyclists in a collaborative and fun learning environment through rides, discussions, shop nights and educational seminars in a safer space.
LSC's Monthly Pro Bono Legal Clinic
Lake Street Council is partnering with LegalCORPS to offer free legal advice and
assistance to organizations that cannot afford legal advising. Priority is given to businesses and nonprofits located within the Lake Street corridor.
assistance to organizations that cannot afford legal advising. Priority is given to businesses and nonprofits located within the Lake Street corridor.
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis
LOWVM is dedicated to ensuring our communities are aware of and have access to accurate information on voting and elections.
Legal Rights Center
Nonprofit law firm offering adult criminal and juvenile delinquency defense; restorative justice; legal education; & youth advocacy to low-income households and communities of color.
The Link's Project Live Out Loud
Rapid rehousing program for Hennepin County youth ages 18-24 who identify anywhere on the LGBTQ spectrum.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for seniors, low-income individuals, & individuals with disabilities.
MAIC's Two Spirit Program
A safe space for socializing and reconnection with cultural teachings that hold Two Spirits in high esteem.
Minnesota Freedom Fund
Minnesota Freedom Fund pays criminal bail and immigration bonds for those who cannot otherwise afford to.
MN LGBTQ+ Therapists' Network
A grassroots network of socially-conscious lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, gender expansive, Two-Spirit, and allied/affirming mental health, wellness, medical, and social service professionals.
Minnesota Trans & Intersex Resource Network
A collaboration between local LGBTQIA+ organizations & individuals with the goal of assisting Trans and Intersex folx coming to Minnesota. Visit their resource page for a 100-page living directory of trans friendly resources, businesses, community organizations, and more across MN.
MN Trans Housing
Database of housing, clinics, community, support groups and more for trans people moving to MN.
Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition
Improving health care access and the quality of health care received by trans and gender non-conforming people through education, resources, and advocacy.
Mitchell Hamline Self Help Clinic
A student-run group providing free assistance with completing legal forms.
Native American Community Development Institute
Amplifies and advances the Native American community’s vision for a vibrant future through Community Engagement, Community Organizing, Community Development, and Indigenous Arts & Culture.
resources FOR ARTISTS
Arts Midwest
Working to support, inform, and celebrate Midwestern arts organizations and creative communities.
ArtStart / ArtScraps
Nonprofit arts education organization for all ages / Donation-based art material reuse center.
Blackbird Revolt
Abolitionist design & production studio promoting social change through conscious creativity.
Burn Something Collective
Curation, publishing, and mentorship by and for Black and POCI femme, non-binary, and trans artists.
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
Fire arts studio offering quarterly classes, youth camps, artist residencies, events, and local art for sale. Scholarships available.
East Side Arts Council
Community arts organization offering accessible, low-cost, or free arts programs led by professional artists.
Fiber Works MPLS
NE Minneapolis' community textile and fiber junction. Offering affordable workshops for sewing and knitting enthusiasts of all ages & levels.
Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Nonprofit public access studio, education center, and exhibition space dedicated to the glass arts.
Indigenous Roots
Coalition of artists & organizations dedicated to supporting & cultivating opportunities for POCI communities through arts & activism.
The Loft Literary Center
The Loft is one of the nation's leading literary arts centers, offering classes, events, resources, & community for readers/writers. Work-study credits available.
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Nonprofit visual arts center championing the art of the book.
Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
Statewide arts advocacy organization committed to lobbying the Minnesota State Legislature and Congress to provide opportunity for all people to have access to and involvement in the arts.
Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop
High-quality creative writing classes, mentorship, and related programming for incarcerated and re-entering writers.
Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association
Serving working artists with resources, promotion, and fellowship. Producers of Art-A-Whirl.
Open Book
Community gathering place dedicated to diverse and dynamic creativity and collaboration in the literary and book arts. Home to Minnesota Center for Book Arts; The Loft Literary Center; & Milkweed Editions.
Open Studio Sewing
Indie fabric shop & community sewing space. Selling sustainable, high-quality fabrics; offering sewing classes, private lessons, & events.
The Paper Lantern Project
Grassroots Asian/Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) gender & reproductive justice arts & Mutual Aid movement.
ReEntry Lab
Building bridges between writers and other artists leaving incarceration and the larger community to which they return.
Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths
Supporting equity, diversity, and accessibility in blacksmithing through education, mentorship, grants, scholarships, and more.
Springboard for the Arts
Minnesota artist resource hub, connecting creatives to professional development, funding, jobs, events, workshops, & more.
Textile Center
National center for fiber art featuring rotating exhibitions, education, fellowships, artisan market, textile library, & dye lab.
Twin Cities Maker
Cooperative community makers shop providing access to tools and equipment, education, and other resources.
Two Rivers Gallery
Uplifting local emerging Native artists by providing a space to exhibit work, nurture creativity and provide professional development.
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Preserving and advancing the arts of weaving, spinning, and dyeing. In-person and online classes with discounts and affordable options available.
ENVIRONMENt & SUSTAINABILITY
Adopt-a-Drain Minnesota
Adopt-a-Drain asks residents to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution.
Advisement: Environmental Law & Climate Change
Thank you to Isla C.'s class for this resource!
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
Providing education, engagement, and advocacy to make biking and walking easy and fun across Minnesota. Check out their free Bicycle Friendly Community Resource Guide.
Blue Thumb
Resources & services helping people create resilient landscapes for clean water & pollinators. Statewide education program of Metro Blooms.
Climate Justice Committee
All-volunteer, grassroots, multi-cultural climate and environmental rights movement organizing and meeting weekly in Minneapolis.
Dream of Wild Health
Restoring health and well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways. Offers a variety of culturally-based youth programs.
Four Sisters Food Sovereignty
Working to restore health and well-being in the Urban Indian and Phillips communities through their Urban Farm, Growers Collective, and Farmers Market.
HOURCAR & Evie
Minnesota's nonprofit carsharing network.
How Climate Change Fuels Increasing Wildfire Disasters
Thank you to Emma in Isla C.'s class for this resource!
How Data Science Can Help Fight Climate Change
Thank you to Ada in Ms. Amy Dean's class for this resource!
Land Stewardship Project
Membership nonprofit dedicated to fostering an ethic of stewardship for farmland, promoting sustainable agriculture & developing healthy communities.
Metro Blooms
Partnering with MN communities to nurture and support thriving ecosystems, land, and water. Home of the Blue Thumb environmental education program.
Midwest Farmers of Color Collective
Collective of Black, Indigenous, & Farmers of Color centering racial justice and the development of food & farming systems that honor our communities.
Minneapolis Parks Foundation
Transforming lives through parks & public spaces by aligning philanthropic investment and community vision. Co-hosts of the annual Posters for Parks event.
MN Zero Waste Coalition
Alliance of environmental justice orgs, sustainable waste service providers, and community members committed to a future for Minnesota without waste.
Minneapolis Edible Boulevards
Growing food sovereignty in Minneapolis with neighborhood gardens, free cooking classes & events.
Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board
Caring for 7,000+ acres of parkland across Minneapolis. Hosts of free community events, youth programming, & environmental education.
Minnesota Horticultural Society
Supporting northern gardeners since 1866. Check out their statewide garden event calendar, Garden-in-a-Box program, & Northern Gardener magazine.
Monarch Joint Venture
Partnering with collaborators to protect, conserve, and educate on monarchs & their migration.
Move Minnesota
Leading the movement for an equitable and sustainable transportation system that puts people first.
Plant-Grow-Share
Neighborhood food justice organization offering free gardening programming, education, & mentoring. Grounded in anti-racism and decentralized power; program of the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)
Pollinator Friendly Alliance
Protecting pollinators to conserve the environment. Hosts of the annual Best Practices for Pollinators Summit.
Reuse Minnesota
Building & supporting a network of reuse practitioners through education, advocacy, and promotion.
Tare Market
Zero-waste & re-fill shop with two locations in North & South Minneapolis. Hosts swap events, community recycling, & more.
Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Awaƞyaƞkapi
Native-led East Side environmental stewardship nonprofit. Engaging people to honor and care for our natural places and the sacred sites and cultural value within them.
Youth, seniors, & misc. resources
Avenues for Youth
Emergency shelter, transitional & long-term housing for Hennepin County youth ages 16-24.
The Bridge for Youth
Provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for youth and young adults.
Caring Guide to State Resources for MN Seniors
This guide is meant to help seniors live comfortably during their golden years. It details state and federal government programs that can support older adults to live comfortably.
Community Action Partnership Vehicle Repair Assistance
Hennepin County CAP offers financial assistance for vehicle repairs to Hennepin County residents who income qualify. Cars can't be older than 20 years.
Diaper Bank of Minnesota
Providing diapers to families in need in Minnesota.
Drag Story Hour MN: Breathe Fire
Music video & activity toolkit for kids to help ground, self-regulate, use their voices, & learn about Minneapolis!
Face2Face
Medical & mental health services, housing support, basic needs & resources, and a drop-in day shelter for youth ages 14-24.
The Free Book Buggie
Traveling mini library providing free books to Twin Cities kids. Check their Events Calendar for upcoming locations.
Handbook of the Streets: Minneapolis
A resource guide for people in need. 23rd edition, 2024-2025.
KWST
Connects youth in Minneapolis Public Schools who are receiving special education services with adult mentors and advocates.
The Link
Emergency shelter, housing, crisis intervention, and supportive services for young people who are facing homelessness, sexual exploitation, and/or involvement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. Their programs include the Live Out Loud Project, a rapid re-housing program for LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 18-23.
Listen Up! Youth Radio
Social enterprise non-profit working at the intersection of youth employment, civic engagement, and media storytelling, providing programming for Twin Cities young people ages 14-24.
Minnpaws Community Cat Pantry
Little Free Pantry stocked with cat food, treats, and litter to support feline neighbors in South Minneapolis.
Minnesota Alliance with Youth
Uplifting MN youth through service; training; and the MN Youth Council, a liaison between MN youth & government.
The Minnesota Tool Library
Community tool lending library & workshop space offering DIY classes, repair clinics, & more.
My Very Own Bed
Provides new beds and personalized Dream Kits to children ages 2 – 17 in the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs whose families have recently moved into stable housing.
The People's Laundry
Providing free laundry assistance to neighbors in need. Pick-up, drop-off, and no-contact services available.
REP Resource Guide
A catalogue of community resources, organized by category and abolitionist status.
Senior Community Services
Serving older adults and their caregivers through community services including home maintenance, tech counseling, independent living support, and more.
Shoe Away Hunger
Offers affordable quality footwear for those in need via mobile Shoe Bus.
TRUST Inc
TRUST Inc. enables older adults to continue living independently at home through program services and community initiatives including Transportation Services, Chore Home Services, and Meals on Wheels.
Wildflyer Coffee
Creating employment opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability through the cultivation of life skills and personal empowerment.
Youth Services Network
A centralized resource for finding youth services, including available emergency shelter for young people under 18.
YouthPrise
Increasing equity with and for Minnesota’s indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth.
Are we still missing an essential resource?
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