Jacques P. Hebert

🚨BREAKING: Alex Pretti’s Colleagues Hold a Moment of Silence.

What is happening in the Twin Cities and the Great North Star State is heartbreaking to witness. These events have cost lives and shaken families — and we must call for accountability, transparency, and protections for all people. This moment demands that we reflect honestly on what our values truly are. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with the families of Renée Good and Alex Pretti. I stand with the people of Minnesota.

Minnesotans showed up & showed out today to help our Twin Cities community members in need at our Northeast Minneapolis food drive. Over 800+ neighbors reached out to help support with purchasing, sorting, organizing, & delivering groceries to ~125 families. My heart is so full.

Terrific @GreaterMSP 2024 Kickoff Event discussing innovation, prosperity, & inclusive economic growth. @allen_tonya, President of @McKnightFdn: “Have you ever done the impossible? If you haven’t, it’s time to roll up your sleeves.” 👏 Let’s go! @cleanenergymn #Next24

Love this piece about Community Land Trusts and the work of our extraordinary partners to preserve affordability and belonging, and grow wealth! @McKnightFdn

Community Land Trusts create a critical bridge to homeownership for those who might not otherwise be able to afford the cost of a home, while also providing the stability necessary to consistently contribute to a vibrant local community. Get the story ⬇ mcknight.org/news-ideas/pow…

Join McKnight as our senior program officer for strengthening democratic participation during this crucial time. It's an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative leader to catalyze systemic change across the Upper Midwest! Apply by Jan 19 at mcknight.applicantpro.com/jobs/3161415-5…

We have signed a lease at 921 S. Washington for an expanded office of approximately 50k square feet, starting in February 2025. We are proud to stay rooted in downtown Minneapolis, where we hope to continue contributing to the vibrancy and vitality of this neighborhood and city.

We are thrilled to announce that we will soon have a new home that will allow us to powerfully move our mission forward through our physical space in the decades ahead. mcknight.org/news-ideas/mis…

Meet Julie Malyon, a 2023 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero. She spearheaded the creation of the CARE Clinic Red Wing, which provides free medical, mental, and dental health care for the uninsured and underinsured in Goodhue County. Learn more: mcknight.org/news-ideas/fou…

Meet Abdi Mukhtar, a 2023 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero. When he realized opioid overdoses were killing Somali youth in heartbreaking numbers, he set about eliminating the shame that can prevent his community from talking about addiction. Learn more mcknight.org/news-ideas/fou…

McKnight is delighted to announce that distinguished journalist and media leader Duchesne Drew has joined our board of directors, with a term starting in January 2024. mcknight.org/news-ideas/mck… 🧵

Meet Natasha Kingbird, a 2023 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero. Natasha has single-handedly supported, advocated for, and served dozens of Native women who are returning home after incarceration. Learn more: mcknight.org/news-ideas/fou… @SmartNonprofits #unsungheroes

McKnight, in partnership with @SmartNonprofits, is excited to announce the 2023 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Heros! -Jessalyn Akerman-Frank of St. Paul -Natasha Kingbird of Bemidji -Julie Malyon of Redwing -Abdirahman (Abdi) Mukhtar of Minneapolis mcknight.org/news-ideas/fou…

As we get ready to wrap up 2023, we’re excited to share a few of the powerful organizations we supported in our latest batch of 69 new grants (which added up to more than $8M!). 🧵 Check out all of our grants at mcknight.org/grants/search-….

Yesterday’s signing of #MICleanEnergyFuture legislation by Michigan @GovWhitmer represents a major step for the clean energy transition in the state, nation, and world, committing to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040! 🧵

Most Friday nights I decompress by listening to my @StevieNicks vinyls with a glass of🍷. This Friday night I am decompressing by hearing Stevie perform live.

Ann Arbor, MI (@a2gov) will be carbon neutral by 2030, and they started in the Bryant neighborhood. They're electrifying homes community-wide, reducing energy burden & increasing health while showing the nation how to scale equitable climate action! 📽️ bit.ly/466FEu2

"When we Build on aspirations" Instead of just 'fixing' problems. m.startribune.com/local-coalitio… @allen_tonya @LizDozier @TulaineM @JIMSEDU @lhamilton_aecf @dnbornstein @CultureBanx @jpalfrey

Literal last voters in our precinct and made it in just under the wire, but hey — EVERY VOTE COUNTS! #MPLSElections #Election2023