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Immigrants Speak Out, Organizations Respond
Minnesota’s late Senator Paul Wellstone used to say, “We all do better when we all do better!” Here at Wilder Research we work to ensure that “we all do better” by conducting research to better… 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 »Three Ways to Use Speaking for Ourselves Data in Your Work
The recently completed Speaking for Ourselves study provides up-to-date data about the experiences of immigrants and refugees who live in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. The community-wide assessment… Read more »Five Things About Youth Who Have Had an Incarcerated Parent
If you work with youth in Minnesota, it’s likely you are working with people who have been affected by parental incarceration, even if you do not realize it. Data from the 2013 Minnesota Student… Read more »Instilling the Value of Civic Engagement in Youth
A long-term study of the Youth Leadership Initiative found that by building youth’s confidence and skills, they are more civically engaged as they move into young adulthood.Six Things You Should Know About Poverty in Minnesota
The U.S. Census Bureau released its annual American Community Survey data recently, including official poverty estimates.A Story of Impact: Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity helps families in Minnesota, and across the globe, make the dream of homeownership a reality through creating simple, decent, affordable housing. In addition to providing a roof… Read more »