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Twin Cities R!SE offers second chances for the unemployed and underemployed
Full Story Published in Minneapolis Star Tribune By Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune Powell in his truck. Davis Powell was in state prison several years ago for robbing an Apple Valley movie theater of $3,700. Powell, in his 20s and with a bad attitude, said he sought fast

From Subway to CEO (Graduate Spotlight)
Zada started at Twin Cities R!SE almost seven years ago as a participant. In her words, she was in a “sunken place”. Having recently given birth to her daughter, Zada was battling post-partum depression and feeling lost on what was next for her. “I was working at Subway part-time and thinking of all of the things

Financial Literacy for All
Twin Cities R!SE (TCR) participants now receive financial literacy training from an award winning certified financial trainer, as a part of their career readiness training. Tonia Brinston, who has also served as a Career Coach with Twin Cities R!SE for the past two years, leads bimonthly financial workshops for participants and program alumni. Topics for the workshops include; credit repair,

Twin Cities R!SE Welcomes Alex Merritt
In June, Alex Merritt joined Twin Cities R!SE as our new Vice President of Program Operations. Alex has had an award winning career as a Supply Chain Professional with General Mills. During her 18 years with General Mills she has held roles of increasing responsibility in manufacturing, quality and regulatory operations, continuous improvement, & sourcing. We spoke with Alex

Empowerment Institute + 180 Degrees
Twin Cities R!SE’s Empowerment Institute(EI) partners with businesses, schools, universities and other non-profit organizations to help them create an empowered culture, have more productive employees, and provide their clients or students with the skills they need to make transformative changes. Recently, the Empowerment Institute partnered with 180 Degrees at their Clifton House residence. Clifton House provides short-term affordable

Our 2020 Annual Report is Now Available!
Take a look back at a very memorable year filled with change, challenge, and success. Click here to view the 2020 Annual Report
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