MINNEAPOLIS — Come out and connect with community at a free resource fair on Saturday in south Minneapolis.
Nonprofits The Family Partnership and Raise the Barr are coming together with several other Twin Cities institutions to share support, strength and essential supplies and services with our neighbors most in need.
“We are humbled and honored to partner with other passionate, community-centered organizations to bring free, accessible resources to our neighbors. These resources can help families and individuals shift from a survival mindset to a healing mindset,” said Ashley Hemnarine, VP of advancement at The Family Partnership, in a statement.
The event, which takes place Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1527 E. Lake St., features more than 20 partners offering free services like housing assessments, HIV/AIDS testing, legal resources, food, clothing and more.
The public is welcome to bring the whole family, as activities including outdoor games, face painting and yoga, among others, will be available for participation.
The Family Partnership also said lunch will be provided on behalf of the Minnesota Vikings' food truck, Viking Table.
Participating organizations and their free services include:
- The Aliveness Project – HIV testing
- A Book of My Own – Books
- Sabathani Community Center – Food
- Twin Cities Food Justice – Groceries
- 4Evr Sale’ing – Clothing
- Minnesota Vikings – Lunch from Vikings Table
- Phyllis Wheatly – Educational resources
- Art of Counseling – Mental health resources
- NAMI – Mental health resources
- Great MN Schools – Educational resources
- Think Small – Childhood resources
- Transforming Families – Gender identity resources
- PFund – LGBTQ+ scholarships and resources
- Emerge Mothers Academy – Resources for single mothers
- Open Arms – Nutritional resources
- Hired – Career services
- Our Streets – Games and community resources
- Central Minnesota Legal Services – Legal aid
- The Upton Program – Tools for parenting and pregnant youth
- Hennepin County – Childhood Immunizations, child and teen checkups, mental health assessment scheduling, safer sex supplies
Click the links for information about The Family Partnership and Raise the Barr, and get year-round access to these resources and more by clicking here.
