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Wilder Begins Search for Next Leader of Wilder Research

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation has begun the search for the organization’s next leader of Wilder Research following the announcement that longtime executive director Paul Mattessich will be… Read more »

Wilder Research releases study results on safety and policing in Brooklyn Park

The killing of George Floyd by police and the nationwide protests that followed have contributed to increased awareness of the need for greater community safety, including safety within the criminal… Read more »

Achievement Plus Full-Service Community Schools Continue Supporting Students and Families in the Summer

For over 20 years, Saint Paul Public Schools and Wilder have collaborated with educators, partners and supporters to provide Achievement Plus full-service community schools where students and their… Read more »

Public Policy Update: The End is Near… for Minnesota's 2021 Legislative Session

While there are a few lingering challenges as the 2021 session comes to a close in Minnesota, it appears that the legislature will pass a complete budget and avoid a state government shutdown. While… Read more »

Wilder Research Postpones Minnesota Homeless Study Until 2022

Wilder Research has decided to postpone its 2021 triennial study of homelessness by one year. The study will now take place in October 2022.  We made this decision in consultation with multiple… Read more »

Community Vaccine Days at Wilder: Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Wilder has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Health to host four mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics at several of our service locations in June.

Wilder staff Austine Vaughn-Bergling and Samreen Saadi receive MayKao Hang Courageous Leader Award

Congratulations to Austine Vaughn-Bergling and Samreen Saadi, recipients of the first MayKao Hang Courageous Leader Award! This award recognizes and celebrates Wilder staff who demonstrate… Read more »

MinnPost: Minnesota needs a more diverse and effective mental health workforce

Pahoua Yang, vice president of Wilder Community Mental Health and Wellness, and Sue Abderholden, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota, authored "Minnesota needs a… Read more »