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Monthly Skill Focus
April is dedicated to fostering a healthy mindset. This month, we encourage discussions on maintaining a positive and resilient mindset both in the workplace and in personal life.
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A healthy mindset is crucial for overall well-being and productivity. It involves cultivating positive thinking, resilience, and the ability to cope with challenges effectively. Throughout April, we will provide resources and activities to help our clients develop and maintain a healthy mindset.
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We will explore strategies for staying positive, managing stress, and building resilience. From mindfulness practices to setting realistic goals, our aim is to support youth in creating a balanced and fulfilling life. Join us in embracing a healthy mindset as our clients discover the benefits it can bring to their personal and professional life.
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Connect & Stay Connected
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Know someone who should know more about us? Share this newsletter with them and send them our way. We would love to connect!
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Follow us on our socials!
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Upcoming Events:
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- Client Fundraiser - One of our client's year end project of raising funds for a charity of their choice. Tentatively June 20th.
- PRIDE Festival - Come say hello at Minneapolis PRIDE Festival June 27th - 29th.
- BEST Crowd Management - Working to support professional sporting events. August, September and October!
- Open House - Planning stage. Stay tuned!
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We are actively seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our board. With 4 open seats, we are looking for community members who are committed to our mission and can bring valuable skills and perspectives to our team. Board members play a crucial role in guiding our organization, making strategic decisions, and ensuring we continue to support at-risk youth effectively.
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If you or someone you know is interested in making a difference, please reach out to us. Your involvement can help us continue to support at-risk youth and make a lasting impact. We welcome referrals and are eager to connect with individuals who share our vision and values.
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Diving Deeper
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The Lowbrow was a success and a lot of fun. Had some great food with some great people in a packed house! Thanks to all of those who participated and supported both The Lowbrow and House-Raising.
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Volunteer Opportunity: BEST Fundraising
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We are excited to announce a new volunteer opportunity with BEST Fundraising! This initiative allows our nonprofit to raise funds by providing guest services at various large-scale events in the Twin Cities.
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- MNUFC vs. Colorado: August 10th - 5:00P – at least 10 volunteers needed
- MNUFC vs. Seattle: August 16th - 7:30P – at least 10 volunteers needed
- MNUFC vs. Portland: August 30th - 7:30P – at least 10 volunteers needed
- MNUFC vs. Chicago: September 20th - 7:30P – at least 10 volunteers needed
- MNUFC vs. Kansas City: October 4th - 7:30P – at least 10 volunteers needed
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This is where you come in as House-Raising needs more volunteers to make this happen. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to us for more information! This is a fantastic way to support our nonprofit, help events run smoothly, and enjoy the events indirectly.
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Our first client has been working hard over the last 10 months putting into practice what they have been learning and applying it to their end of year project - raise money for The Trevor Project to bring attention to bullying of youth in the LGBTQ community. Our client has been learning project management, fundraising and marketing, to name a few, while also putting into practice and reflecting on the monthly themes we have been teaching each month. They are excited and nervous to see an event of their making come to life. More to come for ways to support their cause!
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Pictured: Flyer and schedule created by client
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A Call to Action
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Apprenticeships
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We are actively seeking community businesses in the arts or trades willing to provide apprenticeship opportunities for our clients.
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Volunteer
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We are looking for additional volunteers for a variety of events and opportunities! If you want to get involved, please reach out!
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Board Opportunity
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We have 4 new seats on our board. If you have a passion for our mission and the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
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Expand Your Impact with Benevity, NPOconnect, and Thrivent House-Raising is registered with Benevity, NPOconnect, and Thrivent, making it easier for you to donate and support our mission. Your contributions through these platforms help us continue our work with at-risk youth.
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Acknowledging Our Supporters We are grateful for the generous support from various organizations. Special thanks to Costco for their multiple contributions, which have been instrumental in our success. And thanks to The Lowbrow for a fun and unique opportunity to raise funds.
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Your donations, no matter how big or small, make a significant impact. Donate Now to to support our mission. Or consider becoming a monthly donor. Our small group of monthly donors have been a driving force in allowing us to continue our work.
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