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Monthly Skill Focus
This month, we will focus on helping our clients develop essential financial skills, including financial literacy, budgeting, and smart financial practices. Our goal is to provide practical strategies and tools to make informed financial decisions and achieve stability.
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We will teach clients how to create budgets, track expenses, and set financial goals. Techniques for saving money, understanding credit, and making wise investments will also be covered.
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Additionally, we will emphasize the importance of financial planning and maintaining a healthy financial balance. This includes managing money to cover essential needs, save for emergencies, and invest in the future.
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Through these activities and discussions, we aim to equip our clients with the knowledge and skills needed to manage their finances efficiently. May will be dedicated to empowering them to take control of their financial situation, reduce stress, and achieve a stable and prosperous 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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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 Event Security - Providing security and crowd management for a variety of events. Fall of 2025
- Open House - Planning stage. Stay tuned!
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Welcoming Our New Board Member!
We are thrilled to welcome Craig Vosper to the House-Raising board! He brings a wealth of experience and passion for our mission to support at-risk youth. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!
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Craig has a strong track record of building trusted partnerships across organizations to align solutions with mission-driven goals. Throughout his career, he has led diverse, cross-functional teams focused on understanding stakeholder needs, setting clear goals, and delivering on commitments. Drawing from his military experience, he brings discipline and structure to organizations while fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and mutual respect.
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Diving Deeper
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First Program Graduate and End of Year Project
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We are excited to announce that we are planning for our first successful graduate from the program in June. This milestone is particularly special as our graduate is spearheading an end of year anti-bullying project to raise funds for The Trevor Project.
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This project was chosen by our client and has been a year-long endeavor incorporating each month's theme, and provided valuable lessons in setting up, planning, and developing a comprehensive initiative. The fundraising event will be a carnival-themed event with a goal of raising $1,500. A donation link will be provided closer to the event and will be through The Trevor Project.
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This is an exciting event as its a reflection of the hard work our client has done during his time in the program. Before joining our program he was in and out of trouble in school weekly and faced multiple suspensions throughout the year. Home life also had its ups and downs resulting in conflict with loved one. Since joining the program our client has had 1 school related problem or concern and home life has improved significantly. The client has pursued more prosocial activities such as school plays, dances and choir concerts.
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The project coming to life and getting ready to take place has provided a new sense of accomplishment and opportunity. We are excited to see how he will utilize these skillsets moving forward in life.
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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 who can dedicate their time to support various areas of our work. If you're passionate about our mission and 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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Facing New Funding Challenges
Due to recent federal funding cuts, nonprofits like ours are encountering unprecedented financial challenges. These cuts are impacting our ability to provide essential services and support to at-risk youth. Now, more than ever, we rely on the generosity of individual donors to sustain our mission.
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Expand Your Impact
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 vital work.
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Your Support Matters
Your donations, no matter how big or small, make a significant impact. Donate Now to support our mission or consider becoming a monthly donor. Our small group of monthly donors has been a driving force in allowing us to continue our work. With your help, we can overcome these funding obstacles and continue making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
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