I hope you are enjoying our fleeting Minnesota summer with time to renew and reconnect with those you love. It is an honor to serve as your incoming President and CEO of Twin Cities R!SE. Thank you for your confidence and your continued steadfast support for TCR — an organization I have admired for years and am filled with pride to now lead.
Read MoreTwin Cities R!SE (TCR) welcome staff, program participants and the public back as we reopened our doors at 1301 Bryant Ave. N in Minneapolis today, June 1, 2022. It is an important inflection point as we recover from the pandemic and heal from a difficult 2+ years. Our communities need hope, healing, and heart!
Read MoreOur reception on Tuesday April 19th at the American Swedish Institute was a truly inspiring gathering of friends, donors, community partners and employer partners!
First and foremost, we honored the incredible leadership of Tom Streitz. For 8 years, Tom has led TCR through many challenges. I am humbled by Tom’s commitment and passion to TCR’s mission and Participants and promise you that I will continue his dedication to serve those who face the most challenges to financial independence in our community.
I write you today to share the announcement of Tom Streitz’s retirement as President/CEO of Twin Cities R!SE. Over the past 8 years Tom has led TCR with passion and purpose. Under his leadership, Twin Cities R!SE has driven growth in workforce training, adaptation, led sector based innovation and created valuable new partnerships.
Read More“By working with TCR staff on utilizing my work experience and educational background, and practicing interviews, I was able to learn how to search and apply for the bigger opportunities,” shared Bridgett
Read MoreLeggett, 53, vice president of global manufacturing excellence at General Mills, is a 25-year veteran who has managed plants, packaging and supply chains. He earned graduate degrees in industrial technology and business, and was a three-time Academic All-America football player at Purdue University.
Read MorePowell, in his 20s and with a bad attitude, said he sought fast cash to settle debts, move out of his mother's place, and rent from a friend. Instead, he was arrested and pleaded guilty. During a prison stint, Powell decided he would change course.
Read MoreZada 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.
Read MoreTonia 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, budgeting, home buying, and entrepreneurship.
Read MoreWe spoke with Alex about her career change and what brought her to make the move from a corporate to non-profit career. “Twin Cities R!SE, through its mission and vision aligns with my personal passion, purpose, and talents. When I heard about this organization, I could see the connection instantly,” shares Alex.
Read MoreRecently, the Empowerment Institute partnered with 180 Degrees at their Clifton House residence. Clifton House provides short-term affordable housing, structured programming, and case management to men that have recently been released from incarceration.
Read MoreTake a look back at a very memorable year filled with change, challenge, and success.
Read MoreIn 2020, MHA staff worked with TC R!SE to develop a new partnership application process. This clarified expectations from both the program graduates and the companies looking to hire graduates. Most importantly, the program participants were exposed to the multi housing industry.
Read MoreDonzel A. Leggett, Vice President, Global Manufacturing Excellence, Global Manufacturing Excellence, Global Platforms and ASLA Supply Chain with General Mills, Inc., will serve as Twin Cities R!SE’s newest Board Chair. He has been a board member and supporter of Twin Cities R!SE since 2016.
Read MoreOur continued focus on innovation and outcomes led to many successes in 2019! Take a look at our annual report to learn more!
Read MoreIn honor of this celebration, TCR offices and programs will be closed. From now on, Twin Cities R!SE is establishing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for staff.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Read MoreFurloughs and layoffs have become common across industries and around the state, of course, with more than 560,000 people applying for unemployment insurance since Gov. Tim Walz began instituting sweeping public health measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Yet for those in Minnesota who already struggled to find work prior to the outbreak — including, disproportionately, people of color — the new barriers to work represent a particularly bruising setback.
Read MoreHow has COVID-19 affected Job Seekers? KARE !! reporter Adrienne Broaddus interviews Twin Cities R!SE staff and participants.
Read MoreResources to assist TCR participants and the Twin Cities Community during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read More“Employers are finding more ways to adapt their processes and methods to become more inclusive, supportive and authentic to individuals.”
Twin Cites R!SE employer-partners include Allianz North America, Ecolab, Target, Quality Ingredient Corp., Horizon Roofing and UPS.
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