Advocacy services - Carla Pearson LISW with Three Rivers can assist seniors age 60 and older, as well as their families, with information, referrals, and resources to help keep them independent - (507)732-8528 or (507)421-6067 Bike borrow program Bicycles are available for seniors or community members to borrow. Locks and helmets are available. Care call-In Free service offered to family for peace of mind and safety, seniors call the center by 9 am or they will receive a call to check on them. Open to any senior. Document shredding - Secured container available for seniors to drop their documents that need shredding - No charge for members, small fee for non-members Minor home repairs - Volunteers assist with labor for minor home repairs at no charge - Contact Program Coordinator Stef Braun Notary public access - Complimentary notary service by appointment - Contact Shirley Perkins Seniors Helping Seniors Volunteers who are committed to helping other seniors experiencing distress in their lives Available for seniors who need someone to talk to, contact Kim

A non-partisan organization defending the liberties of everyone, regardless of their politics. The ACLU promotes, protects, and extends civil liberties and civil rights of people in Minnesota through litigation, lobbying, and community engagement. Programs include: - Campaigns: Identifies key issue areas to focus on in Minnesota. Areas of focus include School Board Watch, Stop 287(g) agreements with ICE, Minnesota Election Action Plan, Know Your Rights: K-12 Students and LGBTQ+ Community, and more. Visit website for more campaign information at https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/campaigns. - Legal Cases: Provides legal assistance to a limited of cases. Cases handled involve serious violations of civil liberties by the government. Visit website to request for legal assistance at https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/request-legal-assistance. NOTE: Not all cases are accepted due to limited staffed and volunteer attorneys. - Legislation: Has a policy team that advocates for the protection and expansion of civil liberties. Drafts legislation during the Minnesota Legislative Session that reflect specific key political issues and areas of focus. - Provides a Know Your Rights webpage of information for specific issues and groups. Visit the website for information about knowing the rights for K-12 students, college students, LGBTQ+ community, women's reproductive health rights, voting, protesting, water protection rights, ICE deportation, and police stops. - Press release and informative articles, magazines, newsletters, and blog posts about postings, upcoming events, updates on legislative work, and current civil liberty issues NOTE: Does not give legal advice. All cases taken on a long-term basis, no quick resolution is possible.

Community Safety and Security Services -Physical security training, threat analysis and information sharing, security presence and infrastructure, local relationships, national network, and grants Holocaust Education -International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah, annual trip to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Leo Weiss Courage to Teach Award, and Power of Place European Educator Tour Israel Education and Engagement -Israel Study Tour for Minnesota Legislators and Community Leaders, working with government leaders to address important issues facing Israel, and understanding and addressing the Israel-Hamas war Education and Advocacy -Advocating for Jewish students, responding to antisemitic incidents, and government affairs program Educating on Judaism, Israel, Antisemitism, and the Holocaust -Over 500 presentations given in a year, total audience of over 20k, and 48 presentations given outside our region

- Ensures all contractors performing work on city projects do not discriminate and that contracts include requirements that are compatible with project funding. - Notifies developers, general contractors, and owners of the requirements on their projects. - Requests, reviews, and approves affirmative action plans of companies entering into contracts in excess of $50,000 to ensure commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity for all consisutents in compliance with Minneapolis ordinances. - Oversees the Small and Underutilized Business Program (SUBP) so that minority and women-owned businesses have opportunities to bid and compete on city projects. - Monitors participation and inclusion of minority, women, and low-income workers. - Administers federal Davis Bacon Act requirements on projects receiving over $2,000 in federal funds to guarantee prevailing wage. - Ensures the payment of prevailing wages to employees on city projects, pursuant to the city prevailing wage ordinance. - Implements Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 3 requirements which provide opportunities for low-income businesses and individuals.

Resource center assists with the following services: - Advocacy: Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates for state, local, and federal legislation. - Aging in Place Program: Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence. - Assistive Technology Network: Assists individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices. - Homemaking Services: Assists individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping. - Independent living skills training - Information and Referral: Provides up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region. - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed; the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited. - Peer Mentoring: Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Matches interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. - Public Education: Provides information, resources, and materials on accessibility guides, ADA, disability laws, etc. - Respite Care Services: Provides short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. - Systems Advocacy: Works to implement changes where needed at a broader systemic level. - Transition/Relocation Services: Assists individuals living with a disability in transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, with the goal of preventing institutionalization.

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

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

- Advocates for equity, inclusion, and innovative community development - Connects residents with tools and information to strengthen neighborhood involvement - Coordinates volunteer opportunities for residents - Hosts community meetings and provides opportunities for resident engagement - Offers resources related to housing, home-energy assistance, and local programs - Shares information and updates on neighborhood issues, development, and community priorities - Supports arts, culture, and creative initiatives within the neighborhood - Supports renter-engagement programs and community outreach

Advocacy group that engages in a number of projects and programs, working in coalition with partners to build racial, social and economic justice in Minnesota. Current projects include: - Criminal Justice Reform: Efforts to change the criminal justice system to one which is focused on rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration - Democracy and Voting Rights: Efforts to end voting restrictions for Minnesotans on probation or parole - Elections: Efforts to advance progressive values in politics - Health: Efforts toward a people-focused healthcare system - Work and Wealth: Efforts toward fair wages and tax reform

Advocacy group that engages in a number of projects and programs, working in coalition with partners to build racial, social and economic justice in Minnesota. Current projects include: - Criminal Justice Reform: Efforts to change the criminal justice system to one which is focused on rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration - Democracy and Voting Rights: Efforts to end voting restrictions for Minnesotans on probation or parole - Elections: Efforts to advance progressive values in politics - Health: Efforts toward a people-focused healthcare system - Work and Wealth: Efforts toward fair wages and tax reform

Advances affordable housing policies at the local, regional, and state levels by mobilizing community support for affordable housing development proposals and by preserving homes at risk of demolition. Offers educational events to train and inform its constituency and to increase its visibility in the community.

The Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance specifies that it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, and by a registered domestic partner. The Civil Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in these areas: - Labor organization membership and referrals - Employment, including employment agencies, employment information, and employment advertisement - Real estate, including broker/sales person, rental, lease, and sales - Professional organizations - Credit and lending - Public accommodations - Public service - Educational institutions - Business - Reprisal, including aiding and abetting discrimination, concealing discriminatory acts, and opposing discrimination - Coercion in housing The Complaint Investigation Division investigates all complaints of discrimination which fall under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance. The CID staff act as neutral investigators, gather information from all parties, and complete impartial investigations. The Department is a Federal Employment Practices Agency (FEPA). If your case is an employment case or involves a labor organization, it may be dual filed with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC), which has separate jurisdictional requirements. By dual filing your case, your federal rights as well as your city rights are protected.

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

- Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life (MCCL) is a non-profit public service organization whose primary service is to educate through the presentation of detailed and factual information about fetal development, abortion, infanticide and euthanasia upon which individuals and the general public may make informed decisions. - Meetings vary

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.

Neighborhood organizing and communication on issues affecting the area. Work to address the concerns and issues of residents through the development of organized blocks.

- 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

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.

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

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.

NOTE: Represents foster children only; does NOT work with custody issues Provides direct legal representation for children and youth ages 10 -21 who are abused or neglected in the foster care system. Staff and volunteers are court-appointed by Hennepin and Ramsey counties who enter children protection in Ramsey County or who are state wards in Hennepin County, as well as other appointments from other counties upon request. Other services provided: - CLC engages in systemic reform benefiting all of Minnesota's foster children. These projects include advocating for policy and legislation regarding children's rights, participating in collaborative working groups focused on children's issues, writing amicus briefs to state and federal appellate courts, serving on statewide and nationwide committees and task forces that address children' issues. - CLC recruits and trains volunteer attorneys to represent foster children in child protection and state wards proceedings and provides ongoing consultation to the attorney - CLC staff works in partnership with a volunteer attorney to provide advocacy for children in foster care in court and legal proceedings. CLC's volunteer attorneys advocate for foster children by ensuring they understand what is happening to them, informing them of their options, and empowering them to have a voice in the decisions that are made about their lives. - The range of issues includes court reviews, appropriate placement, permanency planning, transition to adulthood, sibling contacts, and access to critical services including health care, education and financial benefits

- Housing rehabilitation loans - Loan referrals - Small business assistance

Neighborhood Association is the officially designated, recognized organization for a specific geographic location. Council on Neighborhoods: To strengthen connections between Rochester neighborhood leaders and give neighborhoods a collective voice Neighborhood project grants: Grants that reimburse up to $1,000 in costs for neighborhoods to complete projects that enhance a neighborhood's livability and involvement, benefit the entire neighborhood and promote a strong sense of community Information and referral for community resources, speakers bureaus, and programs that strengthen neighborhoods A Little Bit Better: Community service opportunity each April for neighborhood trash pick-up RColorful Corners: Mural projects to transform public spaces RNeighborWoods: Empowers and educates the community to grow a sustainable urban forest, benefiting the health, social, and economic aspects of Rochester neighborhoods

A neighborhood revitalization association offering public transit, home improvement and ownership loans through the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, Arvonne Fraser Library, Southeast Seniors, local Minneapolis Public Schools, University of Minnesota activities, and Van Cleve Park

Serves as the principal agency of the state to advocate on behalf of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing by working to ensure those persons have equal access to the services, programs, and opportunities available to others. The Commission addresses barriers to communication access through public policy and legislation. Advises the governor, the legislature, the judicial branch, and the commissioners of all state agencies to ensure their policies and practices are equitable to Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing. Note: Does not provide direct services