April 27, 2013
LGBT FOUNDATION TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27 PFUND WILL celebrate its 25th anniversary with an original commissioned creative piece written by Michael Elyanow of The Playwright Center, produced by Scott Mayer of MAYER, directed by Faye Price of Pillsbury House Theatre and showcasing Erin Schwab as the mistress of ceremonies. Actors in the production include, T. Mychael Rambo, Dane Stauffer and Beth Gilleland.
While the celebration intends to generate community it will also generate giving to the organization. Funds raised will support LGBT community grants and scholarships moving into the organization’s next 25 years.
“As we celebrate 25 years, we are proud that PFund has always taken the long view, looking at where the urgencies of today exist within the broader context of history. From our communities’ response to the AIDs epidemic, to our work supporting anti-bullying and marriage policy change, to supporting arts organizations, and our work on racial and gender equity, PFund is proud to be in partnership with a diverse range of leaders who are committed to making positive change,” reflects Susan Raffo, executive director.
The event, sponsored by General Mills, Target, UnitedHealth Group, ROR Tax Professionals and Dorsey & Whitney, will take place at The Cowles Center for Dance and Performing Arts with an after party hosted at the Graves 601 Hotel.
“PFund’s 25th Anniversary Celebration is an excellent opportunity to share all of the foundation’s accomplishments over the past decades,” reflects Lindsay Kruh, Board Chair. “The future is bright, as PFund refocuses its attention on advancing our regional presence, assuring all constituents in the five state area are able to live freely and openly in welcoming and supportive communities.”
Ticket prices for the anniversary fundraiser are $250 for VIP, $150 for general admission, and $25 for after party. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.PFundOnline.org/25thAnniversary.html
PFund Foundation advances social justice for LGBT communities in the Upper Midwest. PFund develops leaders, provides funding toward systemic change, inspires giving, convenes community dialogue and reports to the wider public on important issues from our communities. Four friends living in Minneapolis established the community foundation Philanthrofund (now known as PFund) in 1987 with $2,000 as a response to the AIDS crisis. 25 years later, PFund manages nearly $1 million in assets and is supported by thousands of vibrant individuals whose gifts create this vital community foundation. PFund is one of only a handful of foundations in the nation created specifically by and for LGBT communities. PFund envisions and works toward a time when LGBT people are safe and celebrated; living free from discrimination, violence, invisibility and isolation.
April 25, 2013
Energy Assistance Resource Event for Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Deserve Care and Respect.
Keep Your Lights and Heat On.
Energy Assistance Resource Event for Senior Citizens
Please come to this important Energy Assistance Resource Event for Minneapolis Senior Citizens
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 and Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 10 :00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on all three days
Location: Community Action of Minneapolis
Address: 2104 Park Avenue , Minneapolis, MN 55404
Refreshments will be served. Get Energy Assistance applications and energy efficiency resoures, talk to representatives from Center POint Energy and Xcel Energy about Utility concerns.
For more information contact: [email protected]
For more information about the Energy Assistance Program, call 612.355.5837 or visit www.campls.org.
Brought to you by Community Action of Minneapolis and Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
April 24, 2013
Energy Assistance Resource Event for Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Deserve Care and Respect.
Keep Your Lights and Heat On.
Energy Assistance Resource Event for Senior Citizens
Please come to this important Energy Assistance Resource Event for Minneapolis Senior Citizens
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 and Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 10 :00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on all three days
Location: Community Action of Minneapolis
Address: 2104 Park Avenue , Minneapolis, MN 55404
Refreshments will be served. Get Energy Assistance applications and energy efficiency resoures, talk to representatives from Center POint Energy and Xcel Energy about Utility concerns.
For more information contact: [email protected]
For more information about the Energy Assistance Program, call 612.355.5837 or visit www.campls.org.
Brought to you by Community Action of Minneapolis and Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
April 23, 2013
Energy Assistance Resource Event for Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Deserve Care and Respect.
Keep Your Lights and Heat On.
Energy Assistance Resource Event for Senior Citizens
Please come to this important Energy Assistance Resource Event for Minneapolis Senior Citizens
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 and Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 10 :00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on all three days
Location: Community Action of Minneapolis
Address: 2104 Park Avenue , Minneapolis, MN 55404
Refreshments will be served. Get Energy Assistance applications and energy efficiency resoures, talk to representatives from Center POint Energy and Xcel Energy about Utility concerns.
For more information contact: [email protected]
For more information about the Energy Assistance Program, call 612.355.5837 or visit www.campls.org.
Brought to you by Community Action of Minneapolis and Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
April 18, 2013 – April 21, 2013
Campaign L2V: Helping families whose child was Lost To Violence
Helping families whose child was Lost To Violence
April 18-21, 2013
Did you know?
- More children and teens die from guns every three days than have died in the Newtown massacre.
- 9,595 people were killed in gun violence in 2010. That’s a combined loss of 400,000 years of life to gun violence.
- The number of children killed by guns in 2010 was more than the number of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty that same year.
- Between 1979 and 2010, 119,079 children and teens died from guns. That’s more than all of the U.S. soldiers killed in action in the Vietnam, Korean, Afghanistan and Iraq wars combined.
Faith’s Lodge will open its doors April 18-21, 2013 to eight qualifying families in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin who are grieving the death of a child lost to violence. Weekend programming for Campaign L2V will include:
- Family accommodations for up to four (4) nights
- Therapuetic activites for parents and surviving children (both together and separate)
- Grief group discussion facilitated by a licensed therapist
- Time for reflection
- Family games/activities
- Transportation to and from Faith’s Lodge
- Meals
Campaign L2V runs now through March 31, culminating with a retreat April 18-21 for the first eight qualifying families. Families who have lost children to violence and are interested in participating should register today.
How to register? Easy. Start with this simple application.
L2V Bereaved Families Application
If you are unable to open this document or would like more information, please call 612-825-2073. Scholarships and transportation are available for this three-day weekend.
Applications must be received by April 1, 2013
April 12, 2013
”What’s Next?” United Theological Seminary
You have a compelling faith questions and a desire to serve, so….”What’s Next?” Please join us at United Theological Seminary, located at 3000 5th Street NW, New Brighton, MN, 55112, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 11:25 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Full day option) or 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Half day option) to explore answers to those questions. We offer graduate level courses, a gifted faculty and an engaging community to explore life’s questions with you. To register or get more information, please call 651-255-6119 or email [email protected]. Admission is free and a light meal will be served.
April 4, 2013
Prophetic Voices of the People: An African American Faith Rally
On the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination, African American faith leaders will gather to share stories and challenge public leaders to work together through bold leadership and courageous action to eliminate inequities, create new opportunities and repair the harm that has been done in the past.
“Our elected leaders have a tremendous responsibility and opportunity to work towards building a state that honors the sacredness andaffirms the dignity of every Minnesotan. As African American people of faith, we will uphold our proud historic and prophetic tradition of answering the call to right injustice.” – Said Rev. Paul Slack, Pastor at New Creation Church in Minneapolis and President of ISAIAH.
March 21, 2013
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Dinner
An annual dinner, held in March, benefits the scholarship program. Higher education supporters, labor union activists, legislators and students participate in the event. The dinner honors the student recipients and Nellie Stone Johnson.
The next NSJ Scholarship Dinner will be held on March 21, 2013 at the Prom Center in Oakdale, Minnesota. Tickets are available for the event and can be purchased by contacting us at [email protected]. In addition, a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the Prom Center. Information regarding the Prom Center can be found at the following site: Prom Catering
February 28, 2013
An Evening with Ta-coumba T. Aiken — Celebrating Our Similarities and Differences
Spend an evening creating art through various media with internationally recognized Twin Cities artist, educator, and community activist, Ta-coumba Aiken. Through the power of art and narrative, Aiken will encourage dialogue about our similarities and differences and give insights to how we can celebrate them together.
The event will also highlight episode #220 of the MN Original series. Each participant will leave the event with a piece of art created during the event, a DVD copy of the episode featuring Aiken, and the corresponding set of educator guides.
Ta-coumba Tyrone Aiken is an internationally recognized artist, arts administrator, educator and community activist who focuses on public art and collaborative projects. He has taught in various schools all over the state of Minnesota as an Artist in Residence.
A longtime resident of Lowertown, Saint Paul, Aiken identifies himself as a healer above all: “I create my art to heal the hearts and souls of people and their communities by evoking a positive spirit,” he states.
Aiken is a recipient of numerous awards and honors including but not limited to the 2011 Sally Irvine Ordway Award, a Pollack-Krasner Foundation Fellowship and a Bush Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship.
Tickets available here
Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Southdale Library
A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance (enrollment steps, plan choices, low-income subsidy). Bring your list of prescriptions or your prescription bottles, Medicare, supplemental insurance, and/or Part D drug plan questions. Limit 1 individual or couple per session.
Presented in collaboration with Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 7, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 28, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. – noon
Register Online or call 612-543-5900.
