The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. We work to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. The Foundation was established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth. Inspired by their desire to build their community and encourage innovation, the Foundation has made over one billion dollars in grants to thousands of organizations and individuals. http://www.bushfoundation.org/

With roots in Saint Paul since 1940 and partners across the state, we are Minnesota’s largest community foundation and the partner of choice for thousands of donors, professional advisors, nonprofits and community organizations. We inspire generosity to make Minnesota better for all who call it home. Our highly skilled team supports more than 2,000 charitable organizations and donor funds and manages $1.7 billion in assets, including F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation. In keeping with our mission to share knowledge and resources to benefit the communities we serve, we work consistently to further our three strategic goals: Inspiring generosity, advocating for equity and investing in community-led solutions. We bring together donors, nonprofits and community members to address some of the biggest problems facing Minnesota communities. Our partners are change agents, and together we invest for good to make a lasting impact in our communities. Find us here: Web: https://www.spmcf.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spmcfoundations Twitter: https://twitter.com/spmcfoundations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmfoundation Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spmcfoundations

Canvas Health is dedicated to offering hope and help to children, adolescents, adults, the elderly and families who struggle with aging, transportation, chemical and mental health, and domestic and sexual abuse. Initially established as a community mental health center in 1969, Canvas Health has grown to become one of the most distinctive private nonprofit human service centers in Minnesota. We are community-driven and believe that the vitality and stability of our communities rests on the strength of the individuals and families within them. When those with life impairments are helped to live more freely, we are all lifted up. When we help families and individuals recover from mental illness, chemical dependency, physical and sexual abuse, the world becomes a better place for us all. When we help seniors to live independently and troubled children to remain at home and in school, we help restore the fabric of family and community life.

Trellis provides services, information and connections that help people age well. We are innovators in the field of aging, and are working to offer and create new products, services and relationships to meet the changing needs of a growing population of older adults. We are committed to serving our aging communities with equity and inclusivity. We are the area agency on aging for the Twin Cities metro area and offer other service across Minnesota and in 10 other states. Our programs include offering Senior LinkAge Line services, Juniper health promotion classes and Trellis Pension and Retirement Rights.

We offer more than 20 unique programs which provide short and long-term help for low-income families and individuals: Homeless Services Head Start & Early Head Start Business Development & Women's Business Center Child Care Partnership Weatherization & Home Rehab WHEAP Energy Assistance Transportation Programs Home Ownership Programs Fresh Start Cents & Sensibility Thrift Store Skills Enhancement RSVP Volunteer Program

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys’ work is supported by 6,500 volunteers who deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to nearly 18,000 girls in southern Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and one county in Iowa. Girl Scouts River Valleys is one of 111 Girl Scout councils that make up the national Girl Scout Movement, sharing the mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

We stand alongside changemakers to fund work that advances racial, social, and economic justice in the eight states and 76 Native nations of our region: Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington.

Partnering with the Inland Northwest to reach the poor with the love and power of the gospel so they may become God-dependent, contributing members of society. What began as a downtown soup kitchen in 1951 has expanded into a comprehensive ministry with four shelters, three recovery programs, two thrift stores, an automotive enterprise and a summer camp for underprivileged youth.

Workforce Resource Inc is an individual & family services company based out of 401 Technology Dr W, Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States.

Impact Seven, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation specializing in economic development, housing development, property management, and other independent and socio-economic development activities. Our Mission: To impact communities and lives through innovative and socially-motivated investment and service. Impact Seven, Inc. has a long history of managing housing projects financed by Rural Development (Formerly FmHA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) throughout the State of Wisconsin. Impact Seven also specializes in the management of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) projects and Market Rate housing. Impact Seven presently manages over 1400 units for families, elderly, and other residents.

Catholic Finance Corporation was founded in 2000 to promote the growth and financial health of Catholic institutions in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Since our inception, CFC has developed into a full-service financial and management advisory firm assisting over 75% of the parishes and schools in the Archdiocese as well as the Archdiocese itself and other Catholic institutions. In addition, CFC manages a revolving loan fund which we use to assist parishes and schools in the Archdiocese with capital improvement projects. The income from the loan fund has allowed CFC to offer its advisory services at fees well below market rates and, in many instances, on a pro bono basis. CFC’s staff is comprised of seasoned experts in the areas of finance, banking, management and operations, accounting and parish and school finances and operations. Remaining alert to the ever-changing needs of our clients and market conditions, CFC prides itself on responding quickly to current challenges and delivering best-in-class service. We value our ability to offer independent advice and provide clear counsel, revealing options that our clients may not have otherwise considered. With a sincere desire to serve our clients and help them attain their goals, CFC is fiercely committed to protecting their interests with honesty and transparency. We strive to deliver true value. CFC works closely as a partner with our clients to provide sound professional advice and to design and execute plans that foster long-term viability and sustainability. For many Catholic institutions, CFC is the right partner for these times.

The St. Paul Area Chamber is a dynamic network of businesses and individuals organized to deliver economic opportunity for its members. More than 1,700 companies of all sizes and industries, as well as not-for-profit and government organizations, belong to the Chamber.