A critical part of our mission at Hurdles Foundation is to make sure every penny we invest in a non-profit organization is paying dividends for individuals, neighborhoods, and communities. We take that responsibility very seriously. And we are extremely proud of the experience we’ve had working with the organizations listed below.
Bolder Options
https://www.bolderoptions.org
Bolder Options is a Twin Cities and Rochester-based nonprofit that pairs middle school youth with caring mentors for a full year of weekly, wellness-centered mentoring. They recognize that physical health is inseparable from emotional and social well-being, and their program is built on the understanding that active, healthy lifestyles provide the foundation for positive youth development, self-confidence, and academic success.
The Sanneh Foundation
https://www.thesannehfoundation.org
The Sanneh Foundation empowers youth, improves lives and unites communities through education, health and programs that advance diversity, equity, and well-being. To empower youth and improve community well-being, Sanneh Foundation provides access to education, programming, and resources.
Youth Link
https://www.youthlinkmn.org
Youth Link serves as a change agent for young people ages 16-24 experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the Twin Cities. They have more than 45 years of experience dealing with food insecurity and connecting young people with a community of resources and support.
Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA)
https://www.icafoodshelf.org
ICA Foundation has addressed food insecurity in the Twin Cities since 1971. They also assist neighbors in need with housing assistance, mental health services, and other community resources that help families find long-term stability.
Joy Collaborative
https://joycollaborative.org
Together with its partners and sponsors, Joy Collaborative addresses daily barriers to create leading-edge possibilities for those with life-limited conditions. This collaborative joins forces with builders, designers, and manufacturers, bringing comfort, stability, and measurable relief to people, families, and the community.
Youth Frontiers
https://www.youthfrontiers.org
Youth Frontiers’ mission is to create student retreats focused on timeless values like kindness, courage, and respect. Youth Frontiers also offers programming for educators, parents, and community leaders to support the adults at the forefront of turning today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders
Connections to Independence (C2)
https://www.c2iyouth.org
Connections to Independence (C2i is a unique organization that provides unique programming and advocacy for foster care youth ages 14-24, to promote a successful, healthy transition to living independently as they reach adulthood. C2 connects youth with permanent placement providers, community-based organizations, and counties in a formalized partnership.
Youth Determined to Succeed (YFDS)
https://www.yfds.org
Youth Determined to Succeed, or YFDS, equips youth and families across the Twin Cities metro area with year-around health and developmental programs that enhance physical health and emotional well-being, helping them unlock their full potential and get or stay healthy.
Division of Indian Work
https://www.diw-mn.org/youth
Division of Indian Work’s Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) encourages well-rounded success by providing youth with a wide variety of learning opportunities and academic support, including after-school tutoring, cultural enrichment, and recreational, environmental, and artistic activities.
Abijiah on the Backside
https://www.abijahsonthebackside.com
Abijah on the Backside serves as a bridge between the horse racing industry and community wellness, pairing off-track thoroughbreds with professional counselors to create hope, healing, and transformation.
MN Sinfonia
https://www.mnsinfonia.org
This community-supported nonprofit has a mission to serve the musical and educational needs of Minnesotans with a special emphasis on serving families with young children, inner-city youth, seniors, and those with limited financial means. The Sinfonia plays up to 60 free-admission concerts featuring award-winning national and international guest soloists.