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Supports and encourages efforts by all employers to hire, retain, and promote more people of color and continue to collaborate more intentionally with private, public, and nonprofit partners to close racial disparities in the metropolitan area.

Supports organizations in the Twin Cities area by offering grants focused on making an impact in education success, economic opportunity, and household stability. The portal highlights three strategic approaches: - Funding proven, high-impact programs - Innovating to develop community-driven solutions - Scaling impact by supporting cross-sector coalitions and advocacy

Group meets in the City Hall Council Chambers. Volunteers are needed to serve on the commission. NUHRC MISSION: To secure for all individuals equal opportunity to employment, housing, public accommodations, public service and education; and to secure full participation in the affairs of this community by assisting the State Department of Human Rights and by advising the City on long range programs to improve human relations in the City.

Good Neighbor Program: Volunteers work with Police Reserves to patrol neighborhoods and anonymously ask neighbors to be a good neighbor and clean-up. Call to participate in this program or to start a program in a new neighborhood. Housing Code Enforcement: Conducts exterior inspections of owner-occupied single family and duplex housing and commercial property. Rules and procedures are available on the website or by phone. Rental properties are inspected by the Fire Marshal's office. Problem Property Unit: Investigates problem property with the help of the police and City Attorney. Examples of problem property include junky yards, intolerable behavior by occupants and their guests. Truth-In-Sale-of-Housing: Enforces ordinance requiring sellers to provide a disclosure report. Vacant Buildings: Monitors (registered) vacant buildings to minimize and reduce nuisance conditions in the neighborhoods and community.

Offers several services to the community, such as: - Cultural Preservation and Pride: Provides festivals, storytelling circles, and cultural showcases encompassing identity and culture - Economic Independence: Provide programs and tools to help families build economic independence including job training, business consulting, and financial literacy programs - First-Generation Student Scholarship and Mentorship: Offer academic and scholarship resources, college readiness support, and mentorship to help students achieve their educational goals - Information and Resources: Connect families to culturally competent resources in health care and mental health services - Immigration and Legal Education: Offers information to immigrant families about immigration and provide referrals to legal resources

Neighborhood Association that sponsors community building events and facilitates housing and economic development initiatives.

Offers various events and activities to ensure African immigrants have a voice in the community. Activities may include community events, leadership conferences, and networking opportunities.

Works to increase victim safety and offender accountability within the criminal justice system by providing: - Advocacy services to victims of domestic assault whose assailants are going through the criminal justice system - Assisting with criminal justice system policy development - Monitoring of the criminal justice system's responses to domestic assaults - Training related to best practices in domestic violence responses to professionals within the criminal justice system

Community Engagement Division - Community Partnerships Unit A Community Outreach Program (A.C.O.P.) (651)558-2305 Community Outreach and Stabilization Unit (C.O.A.S.T.) Police Reserve Program: (651)558-2350 Public Relations - Traffic and Pedestrian Unit: includes accident/Traffic and School Police, (651)291-1111 - Investigator: (651)266-5722 Accident reconstruction, forensic mapping, and scene processing Specialized traffic enforcement programs (Aggressive Traffic, Operation NightCAP, and Safe and Sober) Parking Enforcement Unit, (651)266-5585 - Youth outreach and programming Unit (651)266-5485 Activities league Law enforcement career path Academy Police internships Ride-Along Program (18 years of age) Support Services and Administration - Building Maintenance Custodians: (651)266-5667 - Communication Services: (651)266-5592 - Crime prevention, block clubs, operation identification - Firearms permit information: (651)266-1111 - Fleet Unit - Police/Community Services: (651)266-5486 - Research/Development: (651)266-5501 Crime Analysis Technology Development and Implementation Video Management Unit/CCTV

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information https://centercitymn.us/city-council/ Departments: - Administration and Finance - Economic Development Authority - Elections and Voting Information - Heritage Preservation Commission - Parks and Recreation - Permits and Forms - Planning Committee - Public Works - Water and Sewer

Information and education on Israel and international Jewish concerns including Soviet Jewry. Includes: - Community relations and educational resource center - Human relations education and curriculum - Speakers and films - Holocaust education

- Issue and Education Forums: Local Leagues around the state conduct Issue and Education forums to help their communities understand what's at stake - Studies and Publications: Conducts periodic studies about important issues with regard to voting, the election process, and the legislature - Youth Civic Engagement: Young people get an opportunity to engage with their government and learn about democracy alongside their peers

Provides advocacy services for tenants of substandard housing, facilitates contact with city inspection departments, and negotiates with landlords to get repairs made. Additional services include: - Educates tenants about legal advice, utility assistance, housing court assistance, protection, and remedies - Explores communal resolution of the issues found at the intersection of housing, race, and class - Healthy Homes project: Provides tools to help residents empower themselves to create healthier choices, livelihood, and opportunities for individuals to become proactive on their issues and policies that are impacting their health and community

Provides advocacy for people who have contacted local law enforcement but have needs that cannot be sufficiently addressed by law enforcement alone.

Advances social justice in Minnesota through interfaith advocacy, research, and public engagement on key legislative issues. Offers the following: - Conducts research and policy analysis on social justice topics - Develops a legislative agenda each year before the opening of the Minnesota Legislature - Hosts the annual Day on the Hill during the legislative session, briefing participants on social justice issues and facilitating visits with legislators - Mobilizes advocates through email alerts, published issue papers, and annual lobby events - Leads forums, workshops, and provides speakers on topics such as poverty, health care, housing, children's issues, criminal justice, environmental stewardship, and tax policy NOTE: Does NOT provide individual legal advice or advocacy support and does not have an attorney on staff

Office of the Chief: (651)266-5588 - City-Wide Services, (1829 Edgecumbe Road), (651)266-5585 - Civilian Review Commission: (651)266-5583 - Force Unit: (651)266-5712 - Forensic Services Unit: (651)266-5606 Crime Lab Latent print examination Major crime scene processing? - Hate Crimes Reporting: (651)291-1111 - Inspection unit - Internal Affairs: (651)266-5760 - Property and Evidence: (651)266-5637 - Special Operations Unit: (651)266-5963 Bike Cops for Kids Bike Truck and East Metro Agency Collaboration Emergency Management: (651)266-5494; Fax (651)266-5493 - Event permit: Includes applications and approval process for all events that will impact city streets. Contact Saint Paul Parks and Recreation (651)266-6400 for all events held on park land. Visit website for permit application online. Patrol Districts - Patrol Operations: (651)266-5500 - Watch Commanders: (651)266-5627? - Central District - 367 Grove Street, (651)266-5563 - Downtown - 401 North Robert, (651)291-1111 - East District - 722 Payne Avenue, (651)266-5565 - Western District - 389 North Hamline Avenue, (651)266-5512

Works to increase victim safety and offender accountability within the criminal justice system by providing: - Advocacy services to victims of domestic assault whose assailants are going through the criminal justice system - Assisting with criminal justice system policy development - Monitoring of the criminal justice system's responses to domestic assaults - Training related to best practices in domestic violence responses to professionals within the criminal justice system

A nonprofit organization promoting youth initiative programs, trainings, and support to youth orgnizations. Services provided: - Grant opportunities to local organizations and partners who share youth-focused priorities - Legislative and advocacy for youth such as the MinneKIDS Act, 529 college savings programs, and more - Online virtual series and trainings bringing attention to issues, policy, education, health, economic opportunity, and other topics of interest that impact young individuals - Youth Action Board (YAB): A governance committee that consists of young adults to lead initiatives, obtain professional development, work in a coalition, and bridge the gap between youth-serving organizations and system leaders

Rochester-area neighborhood associations, including: Downtown: - Downtown Northwest: - Northwest Neighbors Wedgewood Hills: - Cimarron - Friends of Indian Heights Park - Golfview Neighbors - Valhalla Park Condominiums - Washington Southwest: - 19th Ave Southwest Neighbors - Folwell ?- Folwell Drive ?- Historic Southwest - Parkway Southeast: - Homestead - Homestead Trails - Lowertown - Oak Terrace/Parkside - Slatterly Park Neighbors - Stone Bridge Circle/Brookstone - Sunnyside Northwest/Northeast Southeast/Northeast: - East Side Pioneers Northwest/Southwest: - Elton Hills - Kutzky Park - Manor, The - Valhalla Neighbors

Works with the national office to provide the following services: - Accredits and finances 113 Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care centers nationwide, which provide high-quality, specialized care for those with CF; these centers provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment as well as professional medical education and training - Advocates for increased funding from government sources and encourages the development and federal approval of drugs to treat CF - Created the innovative Therapeutics Development Program, which provides matching funds to biotechnology companies to stimulate the development of new therapeutics for people with CF - Funding network of 10 CF research centers at leading universities and medical schools throughout the United States - Maintains a website at www.cff.org which provides information on a variety of subjects relating to CF, including updates on CF research, public policy issues, ways to get involved, and general information - Provides a variety of grants to scientists to conduct CF research - Publishes brochures and fact sheets on CF information - Raises funds for research and treatment by holding a variety of local events throughout the year ?- Supports extensive clinical trials to test new drug therapies

Empowers people to engage in civic life and public policy, to make Minnesota a better place to live and work. Provides civic engagement and public policy solutions in the areas of aging, caregiving, education, governance, workforce, and public safety. Services provided: - Capital Pathways Program: Aims to build a representative democracy through paid policy internships and professional development for college students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. Provides a paid internship to college students within government, nonprofit, corporate, law, and lobbying organizations that work at or around the State Capitol during the legislation session. - Policy projects that bring individuals with varying viewpoints and perspectives to develop policy solutions to common problems, elevating lived experiences and local expertise - Public events on public policy issues in accessible spaces that highlight community leaders inspiring civic engagement. Current events include the Mind Opener series, partner series such as Interconnected: Rural-Urban Conversations, and the annual Civic Celebration.

Offers visitors opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, community events, and opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Connects people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota.

Build communication and engagement across Saint Paul and provide the following services to residents: - Share updates on new developments, zoning applications, city projects, and initiatives - Host forums, festivals, block parties, and more to bring neighbors together - Partner with local businesses, nonprofits to support community initiatives - Provide input on proposed activities and participate in licensing legislative hearings when needed - Review and give feedback on zoning, land use, infrastructure, transportation, and development projects - Receive notifications required of new business license applicants describing proposed licensed activities Visit website to find neighborhood councils and contact information: ?https://stpaul.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=8d3e5bc01c624dcbb4542fc4db9d920c

- American Indian cultural activities for youth and families - Drum and Dance - Family outings and events - Language tables and classes provide students with opportunities to practice speaking and understanding the languages they study - Pow-wows - Prevention education regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

An independent, non-partisan, non-governmental international human rights organization providing advocacy, reform to the legal system, and legal help. Services provided: - Free immigration legal help to people seeking asylum, unaccompanied children, trafficking survivors, and people in immigration detention. Provides brief advice, pro se (self-representation) information and limited assistance in preparing asylum application to asylum seekers not accepted for full representation. - Reform the legal system by documenting and reporting on human rights abuses and advocating for policies such as immigration, women's rights, death penalty, human rights conditions of the countries diaspora groups/activists, human trafficking, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.