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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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Providing John and Chris Kuderka support and respite from Alzheimer's disease
October 18, 2022
When John Kuderka was diagnosed with severe Alzheimer’s Disease, the social worker assigned to his wife, Chris, and their children shared some valuable advice. “The social worker told me that I needed...
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Artist, advocate, organizer, leader and Community Equity Program alumna María Isa is ready to run for the Minnesota State Legislature
August 22, 2022
María Isa Pérez-Vega is well known in the Twin Cities as an actor, rapper, international recording artist, youth worker and cultural community organizer. This election season, you’ll see the lifelong Saint...
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Former supportive housing participant Sebastian: Looking back, Lincoln Place really did save my life
May 17, 2022
Sebastian Dina participated in supportive housing services at Lincoln Place several years ago. As Sebastian worked toward stability, his partner, Tash, was working on her own stable housing and life goals....
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Interact Center for the Arts Demonstrates Social Value Using Research
January 25, 2022
As an organization run by professional, practicing artists, one of Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts’ strengths is the creativity they bring to addressing challenges. For more than...
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