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Trends, insights and thought leadership on community matters by Wilder staff, volunteers, supporters and partners

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Most-Read Research of 2019

by Kerry Walsh
From homelessness and housing to children's mental health, see which research you might have missed in 2019.

5 Things You Can Do to Help a Caregiver

By Rachel Barrett Former first lady Rosalynn Carter said, "There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be… Read more »

Five Things to Know About Autism in Minnesota

Autism spectrum disorders affect 1 in 42 Minnesota children. Emma Connell shares this and other takeaways from a recent evaluation of a state benefit serving children with autism.

Southeast Asian Community Members Heal Through Belonging at the Center for Social Healing

by Pahoua Yang
Every week, members of Cambodian, Karen, Hmong and Vietnamese communities gather at the Wilder Center for Social Healing in Saint Paul for support, fellowship, shared meals and healing. The Center… Read more »

Youth Social Entrepreneurship: Equipping Youth with Critical Job Skills

by Jennifer Valorose
The YSE model contributes to youth developing work readiness, interpersonal and social-emotional skills, according to research on 11 programs serving almost 900 youth.

Five Things to Know about Adult Day Services as a Long Term Care Solution

by Cassandra Harvey
National Adult Day Services Week in September is much more than a yearly celebration of this important resource for older adults and adults with memory loss or chronic health conditions. The week… Read more »

Improving Access to Dental Care in Minnesota

by Edith Gozali-Lee
Highlights from four summaries of promising practices and opportunities to expand access to oral health care.

5 Skills Youth Leadership Initiative Alumni Bring Into Work and Life After High School

By guest author and changemaker, Padah Vang, YLI Alumna (2013 – 2015) and Youth Mentor (summer 2018 internship) with Wilder’s Youth Leadership Initiative.
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