| Corridors of Opportunity |
This is a Twin Cities regional project to ensure that transit lines are planned with related developments (including jobs and affordable housing) so as to benefit low-income residents equitably as part of the overall economic development of the region. The interim report provides early observations relating to the initiative’s systems change goals. A report also collected feedback from stakeholders about the grant review and decision-making process used for distributing grant money to community-based organizations.
Most recent report: March 2013
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| oneMinneapolis |
Commissioned by The Minneapolis Foundation as part of the evaluation of their strategic plan, this project looks at Minneapolis-level indicators that reflect the community’s educational, economic, and social environment.
Most recent report: November 2012
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| Community Needs Assessment for Ramsey and Washington Counties |
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties focuses on bringing together resources to reduce poverty. A community needs assessment was conducted with low-income residents; the survey asked about employment, housing, education, health, safety, and other family needs and included questions about Community Action services. The report also presents poverty data for Ramsey and Washington counties.
Most recent report: November 2012
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| Demographic and Education Profile of Kandiyohi County |
A profile of Kandiyohi County demographics and education, including a look at older adults, populations of color, income, student characteristics, and academic achievement.
Most recent report: October 2012
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| Neighborhood Leadership Program |
Wilder Foundation’s Neighborhood Leadership Programs develop the skills of existing and emerging community leaders. The reports below provide evaluation results for a variety of the individual leadership programs.
Most recent report: September 2012
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| Central Corridor Funders Collaborative |
Data to inform the impacts of the Central Corridor light rail transit line on the regional economy and adjacent neighborhoods.
Most recent report: April 2012
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| Economic Impact of African Development Center of Minnesota |
The African Development Center (ADC) offers financial literacy training, business development, and homeownership financing to Minnesota African communities. Wilder Research conducted a return on investment study and economic impact analysis of ADC's services.
Most recent report: April 2012
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| Initiative Foundation of Central Minnesota, Strengthening Communities Grant (2011) |
In late 2009 Central Minnesota’s Initiative Foundation was awarded a Strengthening Communities Fund grant by the U.S. Administration for Children and Families. The purpose of this grant was to build the organizational capacity of faith- and community-based nonprofits working in the Foundation’s 14-county service area. This evaluation report assesses the success ot the grant work.
Most recent report: December 2011
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| The High Quality of Life in Minnesota |
Presents major demographic, economic, education, health, and housing trends facing Minnesota and the disparities that exist. Compiled using Minnesota Compass data.
Most recent report: December 2011
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| Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood Community Assessment |
Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood is an initiative to ensure all children have the resources they need to succeed. The Promise Neighborhood encompasses a 250-block area in the Summit-University and Frogtown neighborhoods. The purpose of the Community Assessment was to understand the living conditions, needs, and strengths of families with children who live in the the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood.
Most recent report: August 2011
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