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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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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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Wilder Child Development Center Joins “Day Without Childcare” to Advocate for Funding and Accessibility
On Monday, March 3, Wilder’s Child Development Center in Minnesota joined childcare providers across...
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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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For Van Meter employees, volunteering for Wilder’s Meals on Wheels program fostered a sense of connection to home and community
January 13, 2023
Van Meter Inc. is a leading provider of electrical products and services in the Midwest. This 100-percent employee-owned business encourages volunteerism. As part of that commitment, Van Meter employees...
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Direct Housing Assistance helps Wilder participant Jamie stay stable and thriving
December 9, 2022
Jamie has two young sons and she wants them to have the same stability she had growing up. She wants them to live in the same house throughout their entire childhood. This year, fulfilling that promise...
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Wilder Research and MN8 conduct the first community needs assessment of the Cambodian community in Minnesota to learn what they need to thrive
November 10, 2022
Minnesota is home to more than 316,000 Asian residents, including nearly 12,000 Cambodian residents. MN8 advocates and provides direct services and support for Southeast Asian Minnesotans who are facing...
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Wilder donor Vi Hertog’s childhood during the Great Depression inspires a life of giving
October 24, 2022
Throughout her adult life, Violet Hertog has helped others wherever and however she could. When Violet, better known as Vi, and her late husband John lived in Seattle, she volunteered in food pantries....
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