policy

Community in action
Policy has shaped community. It’s time for community to shape policy. At all levels of government, our agency advocates for and advances policy that promotes, protects, galvanizes, and heals the communities we serve.

Upstream solutions
We are committed to addressing the root causes of the challenges that bring people with unmet basic needs to the doors of our centers and enterprises.

Instituting equity.
Our policy work is developed with, by, and for those who have been historically excluded from the process: African Americans, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, refugees, and people in poverty.

Stay connected with the Policy & Advocacy team! Sign up for email updates, and learn more about the key initiatives we’re driving at all levels of government.

“We need public policy that meets this moment—true, comprehensive healthcare, housing, healing, and justice for all.” — Kenzie O’Keefe, Director of Policy & Advocacy

OUR POLICY PLATFORM

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Health & Human Services

We are working to expand access to culturally-relevant models of holistic healthcare (including community health workers). We’re also advocating for increased funding for community-based programs in the areas of family stabilization, employment support, food access, and childcare.

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Economic & Community Development

Our policy agenda focuses on equitable neighborhood development that avoids gentrification and displacement. We are also working to champion a reimagined system of public safety, and to protect the financial stability of community artists.

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Youth & Education

We are working to increase funding for out-of-school time youth programs, providing safe opportunities for young people in our communities. Our efforts are also focused on dismantling the racial opportunity gap and promoting new, innovative models to prepare our young people for success.

View Full Policy Platform

Want to see how we’re putting our agenda into action? Keep up to date with our work through our living priorities document! For a real-time look at the specific policy items our team is endorsing, supporting, and leading on at each level of government, click here.

REIMAGINE PUBLIC SAFETY

Reimagine Public Safety is an original docuseries produced by the Policy & Advocacy Team at Pillsbury United Communities. Across eight installments, filmmaker D.A. Bullock explores community perspectives on policing in the city of Minneapolis, and the possibilities that exist to reimagine and transform our systems of public safety.

Episode 1:
“Is the Minneapolis Police Department Able to Be Reformed?”

"Our Public Safety Investment" - Reimagine Public Safety, Episode 2

Episode 2:
“Our Public Safety Investment”

"Youth Voices" - Reimagine Public Safety, Episode 3

Episode 3:
“Youth Voices”

Next installment coming soon!

New installments of Reimagine Public Safety will be released every month. You can join the conversation about public safety in Minneapolis with the hashtag #ReimaginePublicSafetyMN.

STAY CONNECTED VIA EMAIL

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GET IN TOUCH

As our work in the policy space continues to take shape, we welcome the input of all who live and labor in our communities. If you have any questions, suggestions, concerns, or any other comments to share, we encourage you to contact Kenzie O’Keefe, our Director of Policy & Advocacy, at KenzieO@pillsburyunited.org.

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