Advancing social and economic opportunities across Minnesota, centering the voices of people, families, and communities directly affected by policy decisions.
Grounded in lived experience, Wilder pushes for policies that strengthen families, reduce disparities, and promote long-term community well-being.
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.
Families thrive when they have a safe place to call home. We advocate for housing solutions that support stability across generations.
We support policies that address the needs of entire families—expanding access to culturally responsive care, early intervention, and community-based support.
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.
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.
Addressing the Benefits Cliff: Understanding the need for holistic and intersectional policy change that will support the whole family, Wilder will work to address the “cliff effect” throughout the state.
Addressing the Benefits Cliff: Understanding the need for holistic and intersectional policy change that will support the whole family, Wilder will work to address the “cliff effect” throughout the state.
Addressing the Benefits Cliff: Understanding the need for holistic and intersectional policy change that will support the whole family, Wilder will work to address the “cliff effect” throughout the state.
Collaboration fuels impact. That’s why Wilder is at the table, across Minnesota.
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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