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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.
Twin 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!
Our 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.
“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
Leggett, 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.
Powell, 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.
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.
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, budgeting, home buying, and entrepreneurship.
We 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.