As a trusted resource for families in crisis since 1983, we offer free services for parents and children. 

Mission

The mission of the Nursery is to end child abuse and neglect and create strong, healthy families.

Values

• Safety: We believe the security and well-being of children come first.
• Courage: We believe seeking support is a sign of strength.
• Respect: We promote a culture that values the dignity of all.
• Community: We believe, together with families, our community has a responsibility for children.
• Inclusion: We create a welcoming environment in which each person feels engaged, empowered, and respected.
• Collaboration: We believe by working with strategic partners, we combine our strengths to achieve greater goals.
• Excellence: Our work is rooted in evidence-informed practices, a commitment to continuous program improvement, and leadership in the effort to end child abuse and neglect.

Urban Ventures operates a holistic system of programs and social enterprises that equip individuals and families with the resources and opportunities they need to take responsibility for our community's future.

Mission
Educating children, strengthening their families, and building a healthy community.

Vision
A city without urban poverty.

Values
Faith, integrity, empowerment, transformation, diversity, sustainability.

We are a Women’s Business Center as designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). We help women start and grow profitable and sustainable businesses. We train entrepreneurs, advise businesses, provide loans, and create jobs.

Training
Whether you’re thinking about starting a business, getting ready to launch a business, or already in business, we offer comprehensive classes and workshops to help you achieve your business goals.

Loans
We help women overcome obstacles to accessing credit by offering a variety of loan terms. We provide loans up to $50,000 to qualified new and existing business owners.

Business Support
We have created a collection of publications, websites, and community agencies that can help you start, enhance or grow your business.

Goodwill® strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work.

Goodwill meets the needs of all job seekers, including programs for youth, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, criminal backgrounds and other specialized needs.

East Side Neighborhood Services has been a centerpiece of the Northeast Minneapolis community for over a century. Today, it continues to be a place where people receive support to solve immediate needs or engage strategies to achieve self-sufficiency and stability. East Side has expanded its services to reach throughout Hennepin County with multicultural and intergenerational audiences.