Community Economic Relief Fund
Hope and stability in a time of great need
In response to the economic downturn, Minnesota Community Foundation and The Saint Paul Foundation, along with key partners, have allocated more than $3 million to a new Community Economic Relief Fund.
“The economic downturn has had a broad and deep impact on Minnesotans,” said Carleen Rhodes, president of Minnesota Community Foundation and The Saint Paul Foundation. “Many people who have never before struggled with homelessness or hunger are now facing the same issues as traditionally low-income populations.”
The Foundations are funding strategic projects with specific nonprofits that have capacity to reach thousands of people who are desperately in need of support. These partner nonprofits have established and integrated systems that are positioned to achieve great impact across the state of Minnesota. Read more
News & Updates
PDF: Download the December "Quarterly Economic Pulse" from Greater Twin Cities United Way
PDF: Download the October "State of the Economy" report from Greater Twin Cities United Way
Report: Minnesota Housing Partnership's "2 x 4" Report (Q2)
Report: Struggling to make ends meet: national poll
PDF: Download the September "State of the Economy" report from Greater Twin Cities United Way
New videos: Watch three video responses to a recent Fund-related donor event
Pioneer Press Opinion: Minnesota's challenges require some risk-taking
MinnPost: Two foundations establish community relief fund
Business Journal: $2M fund aimed at economic relief services
MPR NewsQ: Minn. non-profits announce $2.2M fund to help low-income families
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