Nonprofits
“What builds community, and what maintains culture, are institutions because people come and people go. But the historic nature of many institutions in North Minneapolis is one of its most critical and valuable assets.” – Bill English, community leader
An asset-based approach to community development attempts to identify many of the formal and informal associations and organizations in a community (1). Nonprofits are an important piece of this process as they can improve community mobilization (2). Community-based organizations are integral to a strong community, these organizations are rooted in the local community and are ideally controlled by local residents (2). They include neighborhood associations and religious organizations, which are depicted in this map. Religious organizations historically have played important community development roles and can further community investment (3). In North Minneapolis, 39.3% of residents report attending a place of worship at least once per month, compared with 34.2% of all Minneapolis residents (4). Additionally, 22.9% of residents report being involved in school, community, or neighborhood activities monthly (4).
North Minneapolis is home to many nonprofit organizations that are doing all types of work in the community. Nonprofits range from churches, to housing organizations, to youth programming. These organizations are working to improve lives among the residents in this community.
“What builds community, and what maintains culture, are institutions because people come and people go. But the historic nature of many institutions in North Minneapolis is one of its most critical and valuable assets.” – Bill English, community leader
An asset-based approach to community development attempts to identify many of the formal and informal associations and organizations in a community (1). Nonprofits are an important piece of this process as they can improve community mobilization (2). Community-based organizations are integral to a strong community, these organizations are rooted in the local community and are ideally controlled by local residents (2). They include neighborhood associations and religious organizations, which are depicted in this map. Religious organizations historically have played important community development roles and can further community investment (3). In North Minneapolis, 39.3% of residents report attending a place of worship at least once per month, compared with 34.2% of all Minneapolis residents (4). Additionally, 22.9% of residents report being involved in school, community, or neighborhood activities monthly (4).
North Minneapolis is home to many nonprofit organizations that are doing all types of work in the community. Nonprofits range from churches, to housing organizations, to youth programming. These organizations are working to improve lives among the residents in this community.
Nonprofits Map
The map above shows the distribution of nonprofits, churches, neighborhood associations, and youth programming throughout North Minneapolis. Use the tabs to navigate this interactive map. If you are interested in learning more about any of the organizations or programs, click on the thumbnail and then click 'Details.' Pay attention to the distribution of resources in North Minneapolis, there are many nonprofit and youth resources in the southern part of North Minneapolis but many fewer in the north, while churches are distributed pretty evenly.
The map above shows the distribution of nonprofits, churches, neighborhood associations, and youth programming throughout North Minneapolis. Use the tabs to navigate this interactive map. If you are interested in learning more about any of the organizations or programs, click on the thumbnail and then click 'Details.' Pay attention to the distribution of resources in North Minneapolis, there are many nonprofit and youth resources in the southern part of North Minneapolis but many fewer in the north, while churches are distributed pretty evenly.
Resources
1. Morgan A, Ziglio E. Revitalizing the evidence base for public health: an assets model.
2. Green GP, Haines AL. The role of assets in community-based development.
3. Urban Homeworks Report.
4. Hennepin County. SHAPE Survey 2010.
1. Morgan A, Ziglio E. Revitalizing the evidence base for public health: an assets model.
2. Green GP, Haines AL. The role of assets in community-based development.
3. Urban Homeworks Report.
4. Hennepin County. SHAPE Survey 2010.