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These are stories shaped by shared experiences, collective strength, and the bonds that hold our community together. Together, we create the narrative of hope, resilience, and belonging.

 

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Highlighting Community Stories of Courage, Strength and Resiliency

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Caregiver Voices: Harry Hartigan Helps Older Community Members Find Connection and Support
The Rev. Harry Hartigan is a caregiver for the community in big and small ways. He checks in daily or...
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"It's People, Not Just Statistics" - A Moment With Dr. Jerry Kroll
Forward written and shared by Wilder’s Clinical Manager of Adult Services, Hua Xiong-Her, MS, LMFT,...
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Supporting Families Beyond the Classroom
As a college student who also works as an accounting assistant, Kalia Thao realized how much she missed...
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The Driving Force Behind Food Accessibility
From Monday to Friday, you can find Wilder’s Meals on Wheels office busy with volunteers coming...
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A Legacy of Changemakers: Ten Years of Impact in the Community and at the Capitol
Wilder’s Community Equity Program (CEP) started with a simple observation. Minnesota’s legislative spaces...
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Moving On Up
It’s been a long time coming, but Dyland Allen, fondly known as Mr. Allen, is finally moving into his...
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From Needle to Paintbrush, The Power of Art
In St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood, a welcoming space brings together members of the Southeast...
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The Legacy of Richard Chase and Sherman Devitt: Transforming Early Childhood Development
In 1983, Richard “Rick” Chase joined the Wilder Foundation on a one-year project studying single-parent...
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We're All In This Together: JoAnna’s Story of Resilience and Support
Today, 3-year-old Alex makes his way around the playground with his favorite green wheelbarrow. While...
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With Saint Paul Promise, Ahmani found a community that supports her journey to be the best parent possible
Ahmani Curtis does everything she can to help her three young sons dream big. She has taken parenting...
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We're All In This Together: JoAnna’s Story of Resilience and Support
November 18, 2024
Today, 3-year-old Alex makes his way around the playground with his favorite green wheelbarrow. While his classmates choose to run around, dig in the sand pit, or attempt the monkey bars, Alex is content...
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With Saint Paul Promise, Ahmani found a community that supports her journey to be the best parent possible
March 1, 2024
Ahmani Curtis does everything she can to help her three young sons dream big. She has taken parenting classes to learn about child development. She has saved some money so they can go to college someday....
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Double Delivery: Saint Paul Fire Department Educator Offers Lunch and Safety through Meals on Wheels
August 16, 2023
Jeremy Berger is trying to lower the risk of fire with each delivery he makes through Meals on Wheels. As the fire and life safety educator for the Saint Paul Fire Department, Jeremy delivers Meals on...
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Ending Homelessness Together: Wilder Research partnerships help the community and Wilder programs understand homelessness and housing needs in Minnesota
June 23, 2023
The Minnesota Homeless Study, one of Wilder’s best-known research projects, will return on October 26 after a pause during the pandemic. Wilder Research conducts the study every three years to better understand...
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