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We’re proud to call East Lake Street home and to be part of rebuild efforts. Check out this story about the resilience and commitment of the Lake Street community. "Lake Street somewhat hangs in the balance…,” -Bill Graves m.startribune.com/lake-street-fi…

.@MPS_News teachers and staff! Nominate a MPS colleague for a 2022 MELA award, which provides up to $75K in total grants for creative projects that impact the lives of students both in and out of the classroom. Details and nomination link at bit.ly/MELA2022. @JDGravesFdn

Attention @MPS_News teachers and staff! Nominate a MPS colleague for a 2022 MELA award, which provides up to $75K in total grants for creative projects that impact the lives of students both in and out of the classroom. Details at bit.ly/MELA2022. @JDGravesFdn

MINNEAPOLIS 🌆 We wanted this video to look like a collective story of the people who live there, not just an outsiders’ perspective of the city. After weeks of planning, shooting, and editing, we’re proud to show this to you all. Welcome to Minneapolis.

⁩ Great piece - thanks for taking a balanced/in-depth look at the changes happening at Minneapolis Public Schools, ⁦@smervosh nytimes.com/2021/11/27/us/…

Doors are open at Peris Hill! 6 years in the making and we couldn't be more proud. Wouldn't be possible without the help of so many neighbors, public sector funders, and young people - now in the capable hands of @thelinkmn, @VOA_MN, and Peris Fdn board! minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/11/16/per…

Hamse Warfa: Minnesota has a long history of working for the global good. Now is the time for a new generation to step up. sahanjournal.com/community-voic…

@RealClearPolicy refreshes its Philanthropy and Giving section ... @Philanthropy @JDGravesFdn @philanthrodaily @FFRF @MelodyGutierrez @latimes @IndSector @ParkerThayer @capitalresearch @MarcGunther realclearpolicy.com/articles/2020/…

At Least $1 Billion Has Been Shuttled From One Commercial Donor-Advised Fund to Another in a Year — and Not to Working Charities philanthropy.com/article/at-lea…

Gandhi Mahal owner hopes to help heal Lake Street community while rebuilding restaurant strib.mn/3mP5xtR

Minnesota school boards are at the breaking point. strib.mn/3yKFbNm

Minneapolis Public Schools' redesign puts new magnet schools to the test. strib.mn/3sXRfJY

In Minneapolis's arsenic triangle, East Phillips residents ask council for a greener future strib.mn/3iHTgGI

Grateful for the work of @FosterAdvocates on this important legislation. startribune.com/new-state-gran…

"I think it's in the general public's interest to see that more of those dollars reach working charities," said Bill Graves, president of the John and Denise Graves Family Foundation. startribune.com/push-for-chari…

New state grant program will cover college costs for Minnesotans who spent time in foster care. strib.mn/3C1Sz2I

The status quo of charitable giving isn’t working. We are proud to join @accelgiving & the growing number of voices from across philanthropy calling for common-sense policy reforms that put charities back at the center of charitable giving laws. acceleratecharitablegiving.org/nonprofits-fou…

We're thrilled about this legislation and grateful to Hoang Murphy and Foster Advocates for their tireless efforts for Foster Youth. minnesotareformer.com/2021/07/13/tee…

‘Really amazing for families’: Child welfare reforms on the horizon in Minnesota minnesotareformer.com/2021/06/28/rea… via @mnreformer

Minneapolis schools examine equity in fundraising strib.mn/3jj4mCN