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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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Meals on Wheels: For Saint Paul Couple, Diabetes-Friendly Meal Deliveries Were ‘Just a Wonderful Experience’
March 28, 2019
Wilder Meals on Wheels became a welcomed presence at Maribeth and Roosevelt Jackson’s home after Roosevelt was diagnosed with diabetes and cancer in 2012. Roosevelt, who passed away in November 2018 at...
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Wilder Therapists Join the Classroom
November 6, 2019
Ashley Gramling had more than the usual first-day jitters when classes started at her school in the Twin Cities suburb of New Hope last year. Ashley, previously a middle school teacher with experience...
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A Plan for Recovery: Wilder Promotes Healing with Comprehensive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
November 13, 2018
Ethan’s priorities are spelled out in neat script in a paper planner. As a first-year college student, he makes time each week to balance his classes and other activities and interests. His to-do list...
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Rethinking Recovery: Personal Mental Health Experience Provides Hope to Others
June 7, 2018
Finding the right kind of help for a serious mental illness can be daunting. Often, a person may need to work with several providers to find appropriate care. Case managers, psychologists, psychiatrists...
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