Bush Foundation

We are so saddened by the heartbreaking news about Tou Ger. He was a Bush Fellow and a visionary leader. We admired him and we will miss him.

Two very special partners have a special place on our GTMD 15th anniversary memory board. Our prize grant sponsor @BushFoundation and founding sponsor @spmcfoundation have been with us since the beginning, and their support has helped GTMD double in size since our inaugural year.

Did you know @MNCompass shares stories of how organizations and communities are breaking down barriers by building up #inclusiveleadership? Check out our Spark Change page that's part of our Who Leads in MN? data and resources section with @BushFoundation. bit.ly/3FqQH6h

Don’t Miss It! The 2024 Bush Fellowship application will be open from August 22 through September 21, 2023. Visit our website for more information and updates about the 2024 Bush Fellowship application and more. bushfoundation.org/bush-fellowship

Meet 2023 Bush Fellow - Katherine (Katie) Dachtler (Grand Forks, ND) Katie believes strong communities are diverse communities. Her long track record includes advocating for the inclusion of people whose voices are often unheard. Read more about Katie: bushfoundation.org/fellows/kather…

She created an award-winning diversity advocate certification program that has had a major impact on @AugustanaSD. Learn more about Willette: bushfoundation.org/fellows/willet…

Meet 2023 Bush Fellow - Willette Capers (Sioux Falls, SD) Willette Capers is passionate about helping people find their voice. She recognizes the importance of building social capital for those excluded from opportunity.

Learn more about Farhia: bushfoundation.org/fellows/farhia…

Farhia Budul is at the forefront of making a significant impact in her community. She is ensuring that the necessary resources are available and accessible for people with substance use disorders and emphasizing that taking a more compassionate and inclusive approach can help.

Meet 2023 Bush Fellow - Farhia Budul (Minneapolis, MN). She is an amazing Somali woman using her story and personal journey to develop culturally specific recovery support for her fellow East Africans in Minnesota.

The @BushFoundation has named our alumna, Neerja Singh (MSW ’03), a 2023 Bush Fellow. The Fellowship includes a grant of up to $100,000 to help awardees strengthen and develop their leadership skills. Learn more about Singh and about the program, here: tinyurl.com/singhbush

Check out the Main Street interview with 2023 Bush Fellow Katie Dachtler. Katie dished all things Fellowship, mental health, adoption, and leadership. news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-s…

We are excited to hear the news that 2018 Bush Fellow, Chef Sean Sherman was the recipient of the 2023 Julia Child Award. Chef Sean continues to be a leader and innovator in the culinary space. Learn more about this award: juliachildaward.com/recipients/sea…

"I wanted the Somali + East African community to see that there was somebody that looks like them that has been through it and that is actually talking about it. I wanted to reduce the stigma and shame." Q&A w/@BushFoundation Fellow Farhia Budul minnpost.com/mental-health-…

When she began her own journey of recovery from substance abuse disorder in 2009, Farhia Budul saw a need for culturally specific services. Her organization provides addiction recovery and awareness services to Minnesota’s East African community. bit.ly/3Ny6hk9

Powerful, hopeful story in @MinnPost of incredible work by @BushFoundation Fellow -

Applications for the Open Road Fund are open. The Fund provide $50,000 to individuals from Black communities to support their path to building generational wealth. Learn more about the Open Road Fund and how to apply: nexuscp.org/open-road-fund/

Did you hear? We recently announced the 2023 Bush Fellows. Join us as we continue to celebrate this year’s new class of Bush Fellows! Get to know the 24 amazing and extraordinary Fellows who are helping to make the region better for everyone. #bushfellows bushfoundation.org/news/2023-bush…

Big day for @nexuscp, this advisory group, and so many who brought the Open Road Fund to life - powerful celebration and kickoff of the $50M trust from @BushFoundation, for building Black wealth, on Juneteenth. Deeply honored to have been invited into this space today.