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Earn up to a $4k scholarship by becoming FANS scholar!

Earn up to a $4000 scholarship by becoming FANS scholar! The FANS program offers one-on-one mentoring/coaching, college tours, career exploration and more for 9-12 grade high school students! Earn gift card incentives for goal setting. Dinner provided. The goal of

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Ladders to Leadership Paid Youth Internships

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OCTOBER 2025 – MAY 2026, $16 per Hour Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), has 4 Community Centers and 8 social enterprises. Each school-year, PUC offers after-school jobs through paid internships for high school students to work with industry professions to learn

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Youth Internships

Earn up to a $4k scholarship by becoming FANS scholar!

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Earn up to a $4000 scholarship by becoming FANS scholar! The FANS program offers one-on-one mentoring/coaching, college tours, career exploration and more for 9-12 grade high school students! Earn gift card incentives for goal setting. Dinner provided. The goal of

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2025 FANS
July 24, 2025

What is the benefits cliff?

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As part of a year long pilot for Hennepin County, Pillsbury United Communities took a look at some of the challenges faced by those receiving social services like food stamps, housing assistance, and health care. For some, ending the cycle

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July 23, 2025

North News receives Awards from MN Society of Professional Journalists

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July 2, 2025 | Melody Hoffman, left, and Azhae’la Hanson at last week’s Minnesota SPJ Awards. Photo by J.D. Duggan “Bringing home hardware The staff of the North News received several industry honors at an awards banquet sponsored by the Minnesota Society

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July 22, 2025

Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair August 21st at Brian Coyle Center

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🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉 Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair Thursday, August 21st, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Brian Coyle Center – 420 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day focused on health, wellness,

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Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair

Phillips Community Health Fair August 6th at Waite House Center

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🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉 Phillips Community Health Fair 📍 Waite House Center – 2323 11th Street S, Minneapolis 🗓️ Wednesday, August 6, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join us for a day of health, fun, and connection at

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July 14, 2025

Important Leadership Update at Pillsbury United Communities

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Dear Friends, Supporters and Community Advocates, We want to inform you that Cinnamon Pelly has stepped down as CEO of Pillsbury United Communities, effective immediately, for personal reasons. We are grateful for Cinnamon’s service and leadership and wish her well

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July 1, 2025

Open Your Heart’s 16th Annual Summer Challenge

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Support Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) participation in Open Your Heart’s 16th Annual Summer Challenge! As of 2025, approximately 537,890 Minnesotans are facing hunger, with 34% of them being under the age of 18. Additionally, food insecurity is now reported to

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June 25, 2025

Celebrating Pride Month: Twin Cities Events June 25-29

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June 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Take PRIDE in Yourself: An LGBTQ+ Resource Fair Lush Lounge and Theater 990 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States Neighborhood HealthSource and LUSH Lounge and Theater invite you to kick off your PRIDE weekend

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Celebrate Pride Month
June 20, 2025

Celebrating Pride Month: Twin Cities Events June 20-22

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June 20 @ 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Pride Glow Up at Nowhere Entertainment: A Night of Color, Celebration, and Community Nowhere Entertainment 5300 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States Mark your calendars for Friday, June 20, 2025, because Nowhere

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Celebrate Pride Month

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