community solutions program

Restoring Human Connections in the Digital Age

ByEric Ortiz March 11, 2025April 3, 2025

We can turn the negative consequences of social media into a more positive, connected, and healthy future.

Community | Education | Journalism | News | Youth Services

How Food Can Build Health, Wealth, and Social Change

ByEric Ortiz February 8, 2025February 14, 2025

Food is fuel. Food is medicine. Food is life. And life beings the day you start a garden.

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Youth Present Their Visions for Wedge Point Park With Haikus, Artwork, and Action Plan

ByEric Ortiz November 28, 2024November 29, 2024

Young people in Minneapolis continue to show why youth voices are important.

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Wedge Point Park Youth Engagement Workshops Provide Innovative Path to New Minneapolis Park

ByEric Ortiz November 21, 2024November 27, 2024

Students from Ella Baker School and beyond are planning the future of Wedge Point Park.

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Youth Community Journalism on How We Make Public Health Better

ByEric Ortiz October 5, 2024October 8, 2024

Youth led a conversation on health solutions with an emergency doctor and community leaders in the third episode of “Youth Community Journalism.”

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A Brighter Future for Communities Everywhere

ByEric Ortiz September 23, 2024October 9, 2024

We are entering a golden age for community solutions through community journalism.

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Youth Community Journalism Solutions for the Opioid Crisis

ByEric Ortiz September 6, 2024September 23, 2024

Opioid addiction is a reality many communities confront today. In partnership with Conversaciones de Salud, our Youth Community Journalism Institute leads a town hall conversation with national experts, community leaders, and affected families on solutions for the opioid crisis.