Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2022, Youthprise INVESTED $11.2M to increase equity with and for Minnesota's Indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth. We have 1 international, 5 national, and 3 federal foundation INVESTMENTS IN OUR MISSION. We impacted EVERY REGION of the state, and 70 OF MN’S 87 COUNTIES. We co-led, convened, or spoke at 70 EVENTS (225+ HOURS and 2,740+ PEOPLE ENGAGED). We had several POLICY ADVOCACY WINS through BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT: Walz Administration included our K-12 Education Tax Credit legislation in its budget for the first time; supported legislation approved by the Legislature: Hunger-Free Schools, City of St. Paul's Children's Asset Building Program, Harassment Restraining Orders for Emancipated Youth, the Student Data Privacy Act; successfully prevented any age limits on front-line worker bonus payments that were; and helped secure passage of the Student Data Privacy Act. Invested $4.6M in LEARNING & LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS including: providing 199 computers for distance learning, supporting 1,587 youth in 105 cities to access afterschool activities providing $461,835 in scholarships, 4 YouthBank sites granting $40,000 each and 6 YPAR sites plus a Summit organized by youth to solve challenges in their own communities through philanthropy and research. Invested $1.7M in ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS: 4,089 youth received training and technical assistance, 988 were placed in jobs, and 1,037 have received credentials for high-demand industries. Launched pilots to support career pathways in tech and for youth entrepreneurs. Invested over $1.5M in HEALTH & SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS: Served nearly 250,000 meals to 20 sites in 3 counties. $1,105,898 provided to young people who have been justice-involved. Finally, we received 3 AWARDS from St. Paul Area Chamber, American Psychological Association’s Committee on Socioeconomic Status, and Youth Service America.
Current Goals
In 2023, Youthprise will INVEST millions to increase equity with and for Minnesota's Indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth. We will impact EVERY REGION of the state. We will co-lead, convene, and speak at EVENTS. We will advocate for POLICY CHANGES through BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT.
In 2023, Youthprise will mobilize and invest millions of dollars to increase equity with and for Minnesota's Indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth. We will have impact in every region of MN. We will lead, convene, speak at events to improve the views of young people in MN. We will advocate for policy changes through bi-partisan support. Youthprise will invest in building power for MN youth through learning and leadership via Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA), Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR), YouthBank, and other Youth Innovation initiatives. Youthprise will advance ownership and wealth of MN youth through economic opportunity through Opportunity Reboot, East African Youth Economic Development (DEED) grants, Culturally Responsive Outreach Departments of Justice (DOJ) grants, and Northside Safety NET-EPA grants. Youthprise will promote healing of MN youth through health and safety providing meals via the Nutrition Program and Individualized Support Funds (ISF) via Ramsey County grants.
Community or Constituency Served
Minnesota's Indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth, their communities, and youth-serving organizations serving those communities.
Geographic Area Served
Primarily Minnesota, but some in national and international.
