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GroundBreak Coalition Shares Progress Toward Ambitious Vision During Community Briefing
On October 31, GroundBreak Coalition announced an early collective financial commitment of nearly $1 billion to expand wealth building opportunities, with a current focus on aspiring Black homeowners, entrepreneurs, and commercial developers. The news was shared with nearly 200 community members including nonprofit, philanthropic, public, and private sector leaders at Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis. See highlights from the event.
Collaboration to the Max: Transforming our Region Together
Over the next decade, GroundBreak is working to secure $1.2 billion in flexible capital to build Black wealth, close racial wealth gaps, and create a more prosperous region for all. This is a leadership moment that will define us. We can show the world what it takes to transform and be a place that truly works for everyone.
GroundBreak Announces Investments of Nearly $1 Billion in First-of-Its-Kind Effort to Expand Equitable Wealth-Building Opportunities in Minneapolis-St. Paul
GroundBreak Coalition announced investments of nearly $1 billion to expand wealth building opportunities. This is a significant step toward the coalition’s goal of mobilizing $5.3 billion over the decade to expand equitable wealth-building through an innovative approach shaped by community members.
Collective Will and Intentional Action: Philanthropy’s Role in Boldly Reimagining What’s Possible
GHR is committed to advancing racial equity in the Twin Cities and we have been intentional in making deeper investments locally. No organization can advance racial equity alone, and GroundBreak Coalition offers a way to work together on bold solutions previously untried in our community. With our commitment to GroundBreak over the next three years, GHR is continuing to expand on more than $15 million in investments made in the Twin Cities since 2020.
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Minnesota’s Future: Investing in Dreams of Minnesotans Left Behind
Hear from Bremer Bank’s Jeanne Crain and McKnight’s Tonya Allen about how GroundBreak is working to create a Minnesota where every person can thrive.
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