by M.L. Kenney, Communications and Fundraising Coordinator at Friendship Academy for the Arts I grew up in a largely white, upper middle class community, and after high school, I attended…

by David Tranvik, Project Coordinator at Hennepin County Office to End Homelessness and Office of Housing Stability “What are you going to do?  What’s your plan? What’s the next step?”…

by Heidi Affi, Northside Fresh Food Partnership Coordinator at Appetite for Change For years my dad has advised me to keep my mental health unaffected by ‘politics.’ Despite his request,…

by Mitch Hinojosa, Youth Engagement Coordinator at Project for Pride in Living – LEAP It’s hard enough trying to figure out what to do after college, whether it’s looking for…

by Anna Schmiel, AmeriCorps VISTA serving at the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) As the Community Engagement Coordinator at the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON), I work directly with community…

by Olivia Glen-Rayner, Youth Opportunity Center Associate at YouthLink I have always been a person of action. Whenever there is a school project, a chore at home, or a task…

by Ellie Benson, Program Associate at Pohlad Family Foundation I don’t know about you, but 2018 kicked my butt. “Exhausted” is the first emotion that comes to mind when reflecting…

by M.L. Kenney, Communications and Fundraising Coordinator at Friendship Academy for the Arts Recently, C3 devoted a professional development day to discussing the intricacies of white supremacy. For part of…

by Madison McConnell, Project Specialist at City of Lakes Community Land Trust One of my main goals as the VISTA at the City of Lakes Community Land Trust is increasing…