Who We've Funded

Food is central to each of our lives, yet, many people purchase, prepare and eat food without fully understanding the impacts of their food choices. My goal is to increase access to healthy, sustainable and local foods by developing a community-owned

Native Nations Rebuilders Program (cohort 5) - A lifelong resident of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, Guthrie currently works as the information technology specialist for Cheyenne River Health Center. He is also the founder and owner of the

African Americans represent a small portion of the Minnesota population, yet African American men and youth are incarcerated at a disproportionate rate, contributing to low high school and college graduation rates. With my fellowship, I will work to

Post-9/11 veterans seek disability benefits at more than double the rate of Gulf War vets. These men and women are also at a high risk for suicide, an act that reverberates through the families and communities who are left behind. Using my experience

When people feel valued and have someone who believes in them, their confidence builds and they can overcome challenges they might not have overcome on their own. With my Bush Fellowship I will create an organized mentor program that links trained

The employment and education gap for families who send their children to schools in low-income communities is very high, which creates significant hurdles for student success. My goal is to build coalitions of parents and caregivers who are committed

Native Nations Rebuilders Program (cohort 5) - Leonard is the legal director of and general counsel to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and is also in his second term as president of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association. As legal director, he

Native Nations Rebuilders Program (cohort 5) - Gordon is a proud father and husband, committed to the traditional ways of Anishinaabe. He lives his life to make our ancestors and relatives proud. He is committed to the wellness of his nation by

Native Nations Rebuilders Program (cohort 5) - Donita currently works as the public relations director for the Intertribal Agriculture Council, a national nonprofit working to promote the conservation, development and use of agricultural resources

Native Nations Rebuilders Program (cohort 5) - Marcella comes from of the Oohenumpa and Ihanktowan Bands of the Lakota and Dakota Nation. She is currently working as a community development extension associate for South Dakota State University

In Minneapolis, issues of race dominate community dialogues, often exposing a painful racial divide in our community. With my Fellowship, I will work through a race-conscious lens to offer local elected leaders the skills, tools and competencies they

During recent flood events, Fargoans showed their willingness to help in times of crisis. I believe there are many people in the community of Fargo that would like to help in similar ways; they just have not had the opportunity presented to them. Can