- Information and resources on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse; violence and other health problems - Information and resources on building assets and healthy communities - Technical assistance to community organizations and partnerships - Training and networking opportunities - Simple Steps Walking Program: Individuals can sign up to earn rewards for walking. Participants are eligible to earn lunch boxes, pedometers, and gift cards.

The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Aging is to represent the views of older adults, conduct public hearings, review and recommend local proposals for funding under the Older Americans Act, review and comment on policy, and advise and assist AAA staff in planning. ?Plans and develops with local partners a variety of home- and community-based services for older people so that older people can stay in their own homes and communities - Consults on a wide range of topics from demographic changes and needs of older people to programs and services for a variety of organizations, individuals, and businesses - Leverages resources and grant or contract funds to local providers - Provides demographic and service need analysis that informs policymakers, the public, and media

Helps businesses succeed by influencing public policy, improving the business environment and building a better community. Provides networking, educational, business recruitment, and social opportunities. Works on business retention and expansion through Grow Minnesota, a statewide Minnesota Chamber initiative.

Fosters a sense of community and shared vision through facilitated dinner conversations where people across the community build a social network and engage together as a community, working together to solve issues.

Plans and develops with local partners a variety of home and community-based services for older people so that older people can stay in their own homes and communities - Consults on a wide range of topics from demographic changes and needs of older people to programs and services for a variety of organizations, individuals, and businesses - Leverages resources and grant or contract funds to local providers - Provides demographic and service need analysis that informs policy makers, the public and media - Provides TA to Age-Friendly communities, a concept so that communities in the region are responsive and sensitive to the needs of older adults and their caregivers - Provides technical assistance for local service development projects, including state Live Well at Home funds under the Eldercare Development Project

Provides mentor training and program management assistance. Mentor Minnesota has a Training Institute that works with mentor programs, workplaces, professional associations, and community collaborations, as well as educational, government, and faith institutions, to ensure that they have the information and resources to support more young people and to enhance the mentoring experience for all. Services include: - Training, consultation, and resource development for mentoring program staff - Assessment, consultation, and support for new mentoring initiatives - Professional development and networking opportunities for mentoring program providers - Training development for mentoring program participants

- Annual Spring Day on the Hill conference during the legislative session; participants are briefed on social justice issues and then visit with members of the legislature - Conducts research on social justice issues, policy analysis - Creates a legislative agenda each year before the opening of the Minnesota Legislature; does not have an attorney on staff and does not provide individuals with advocacy support or legal advice - Informs and mobilizes social justice advocates to shape public policy for the common good in Minnesota through: email alerts in response to legislative action, Issue Papers published, and annual Day on the Hill lobby day at the Capitol in St. Paul - Leads forums, workshops and provides speakers on a variety of topics (i.e., poverty, health care, housing, children's issues, criminal justice, environmental stewardship, tax policy, etc.)

Provides technical assistance and support to member programs and training to allied professionals throughout Minnesota by offering services such as: - Advocacy Support: Assists in developing practical tools and resources to support advocates. Supports advocates through technical assistance including, training, resources, sharing of information, expertise, and making connections. - Medical Forensic Compliance: Aims to improve consistency regarding medical forensic exam access, quality, and payment processes for sexual assault victims across the state of Minnesota - Prevention: Works with communities, organizations, and individuals throughout Minnesota to eliminate the root causes of sexual violence, including the norms, behaviors, and environments that contribute to a person causing harm - Public Policy: Works towards identifying and strengthening sexual violence prevention approaches, supporting adequate funding for victim service advocacy programs, and building a strong justice system response to sexual violence through effective laws and policies - Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking: Leadership in statewide Safe Harbor initiatives and legislation - Sexual Violence Justice Institute: Works with communities to create a comprehensive, victim-centered response through multidisciplinary collaborations, leadership development, training, and technical assistance NOTE: MNCASA does not provide direct advocacy services, and cannot guarantee confidentiality. Individuals seeking free and confidential advocacy services can find one using a locator tool online at rapehelpmn.org.

Works with entrepreneurs to provide connections, framework and education to help them overcome challenges. - Collider Coworking: Offers collaborative space and conference rooms for members and guests. Guests can drop in for a day or week to use desk space, and rent small and large conference rooms. Members can have monthly access to use office space, desk space and access quiet rooms and conference rooms. Fiber internet access, drinks and snacks provided. - Ecosystem Navigator Program: Lowers barriers to entrepreneurship in Rochester. Provides entrepreneurs and prospective business owners with networks and frameworks to improve their chances of business success. Initial focus is the Latino, Black and female entrepreneurial communities in Rochester. 3 navigators meet 1:1 with entrepreneurs and people interested in learning more about starting a business in Rochester. Navigators work to understand the needs of these individuals and connect them to business resources. - Education: Provides an 8-week Basics of Entrepreneurship course which helps an entrepreneur start with an idea, validate it and find their first customers. Works regionally with universities and colleges as well as other entrepreneurial support organizations to connect individuals to educational opportunities.

- Information and resources on prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse; violence and other health problems - Information and resources on building assets and healthy communities - Technical assistance to community organizations and partnerships - Training and networking opportunities - Simple Steps Walking Program: Individuals can sign up to earn rewards for walking. Participants are eligible to earn lunch boxes, pedometers, and gift cards.

The Minneapolis Foundation is a community foundation serving the metro area and the state of Minnesota. In addition to grant making to nonprofit organizations, the Foundation provides leadership in the areas of convening and collaboration, advocacy and public policy initiatives. Major areas of interest for grant making include: - Health and well-being of children, youth and families - Opportunities for educational achievement - Access to quality affordable housing - Economic opportunities for the region - Civic engagement

- Organizes community and networking events - Promotes and markets businesses - Takes positions on legislations and policies that might influence business