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Wilder walks alongside families throughout their journey—providing care, connection, and support along the way.

Advocating for systemic equity and opportunities for all Minnesotans.

Together, we create pathways to well-being, opportunity, and a stronger community for all.

Wilder has worked alongside communities to break down barriers and create pathways to lasting change.

Public Policy

Public Policy

Advancing social and economic opportunities across Minnesota, centering the voices of people, families, and communities directly affected by policy decisions.

Overview

Driving Change Through
Community-Informed Policy

Grounded in lived experience, Wilder pushes for policies that strengthen families, reduce disparities, and promote long-term community well-being.

Our Top Priorities

Health Care

We support policies that meet the interconnected needs of children, caregivers, and families—recognizing that whole-family well-being is essential for strong, thriving communities.

Housing

Families thrive when they have a safe place to call home. We advocate for housing solutions that support stability across generations.

Mental Health

We support policies that address the needs of entire families—expanding access to culturally responsive care, early intervention, and community-based support.

Healthy Aging

Everyone deserves to age with respect. We support solutions that help older adults live well and stay connected to the people and places they love.

Current Initiatives

2025 Agenda & Updates

Shaped by community voices and real-world experience, our 2025 policy agenda focuses on what families need to thrive. From housing stability to mental health access, we advocate for solutions that reflect the strengths and needs of those most impacted.

Stronger Together

Community Partners

Collaboration fuels impact. That’s why Wilder is at the table, across Minnesota.

rooted in community

Our Approach to Public Policy

We ground our advocacy efforts in the voices of individuals and families to drive meaningful change.

WE ENDORSE

 and advocate for policies that create positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families in St. Paul and throughout Minnesota.

WE SUPPORT

and strengthen advocacy skills of leaders from historically marginalized communities to influence policy and enhance well-being.

WE LEVERAGE

Wilder’s expertise and resources to power coalitions that drive forward our key priorities that benefit all Minnesotans.

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