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Trends, insights and thought leadership on community matters by Wilder staff, volunteers, supporters and partners
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Preparing Immigrants and Refugees for Public Health Emergencies in Hennepin County
Findings from a study about emergency preparedness planning with nine immigrant and refugee communities in Hennepin County.
Hello Fellows: Meet Chong Lee
Wilder employees have the opportunity to apply for Kingston Fellowships, an honor awarded annually based on accomplishments, commitment to human services and leadership potential. In March 2016,… Read more »
Making the Invisible Visible
Low-wealth families possess abundant strengths: Self-determination, resourcefulness, and a network of friends and family. All too often, however, they are defined by their lack of money rather than… Read more »
"Though we are Small, we Try Hard": Centering Youth Voices through Collaboration
Wilder’s Community Initiatives team works alongside communities to address complex challenges involving our systems, organizations, communities and individuals. Recently, our team … Read more »Characteristics of Community Innovation
The word “innovation” is everywhere. Recently, the term’s omnipresence has extended to the nonprofit and public sectors. The question is: What does innovation look like when it takes place in a… Read more »
The Difference a Day Can Make: Homeless Day on the Hill
On Tuesday, March 15, hundreds of Minnesotans who support investments in affordable housing will gather at the Capitol for Homeless Day on the Hill. Coordinated by the Minnesota Coalition for… Read more »