2008 News Archive

November 21, 2008
Dakota County Technical College
INTERIOR DESIGN JOINS MISSION TO END LONG-TERM HOMELESSNESS
Students create custom interiors for Cabrini Partnership clients

Students in the Interior Design program at Dakota County Technical College are participating in a service-learning project that allows them to design and deliver custom interiors for clients of Cabrini Partnership of Minneapolis, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and services for homeless adults with mental illness and chemical dependency. Read More

September 29, 2008
GRANT TO LINK JOBS AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) awarded the Minneapolis Housing and Workforce Initiative an Allies for Employment grant, one of five nationally. Funded by MetLife Foundation, the $40,000 grant funds a year-long planning process focused on developing best practices for connecting formerly homeless residents to employment services. Agencies in the Initiative are: Project for Pride in Living, acting as the lead applicant; Cabrini Partnership; Emerge; RS Eden and Perspectives. Public sector agencies and local employers will also be involved in the process.

The grant will result in identified best practices and recommendations for linking supportive housing residents to jobs. Executive Director Mary Morris said, "Cabrini Partnership is pleased to join with other nonprofits, public agencies and local employers to explore how we can best support individuals who are seeking to become more self sufficient. Ultimately this grant will help us improve our effectiveness in putting resources into place that work best for our participants."

September 9, 2008
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP RECEIVES GRANT FROM TARGET

Cabrini Partnership announced today a grant from Target® in support of its mission to support homeless adults with mental illness and chemical dependency to strengthen their lives, families and community.

“We are grateful for Target’s generosity in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community. This grant helps to make it possible for our residents to achieve goals that move them toward breaking the cycle of homelessness, including stable housing, reduced use of emergency room and crisis services and employment opportunities that lead to greater self sufficiency,” said Mary Morris, executive director of Cabrini Partnership.
           
This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that translates to more than $3 million every week.

“At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with Cabrini Partnership as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”

About Target
Minneapolis-based Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

August 1, 2008
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP WELCOMES THREE RESIDENTS HOME
These are the first Cabrini Partnership residents in the new Van Cleve Development
Cabrini Partnership welcomed home three residents today to their new apartments at Charlotte Commons in Van Cleve Development.

Among the three is Jerry, who said when he first saw his new home, “You people have changed my life. I don’t know how to repay you.”

Eighteen months ago, Jerry was the victim of a drive by shooting. He wasn’t expected to survive. He subsequently lost his home and his family. He was in precarious condition, both physically and mentally, when he entered Cabrini Partnership’s permanent supportive housing program less than a year ago.

Jerry has made a remarkable recovery since then. While his injury will leave him partially disabled, his physical and mental health is much improved. Jerry is making plans to start his own painting business and has already helped repaint several apartments for Cabrini Partnership clients. He has reunited with his children and is eager to show them his new home.

For more information about Van Cleve Development, go to www.vanclevedevelopment.com

July 30, 2008
NEW YORK TIMES REPORTS ON HOMELESSNESS
The number of chronically homeless individuals is down according to the article “US Reports Drop in Homeless Population” by Rachel L. Swarns. Read the article here.

July 18, 2008
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT GRANT FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION
Grant is part of the Leading the Way Home campaign, which is nearing the $1.3 million goal

The Minneapolis Foundation is awarding $50,000 from the B.C. Gamble and P.W. Skogmo Fund for the Leading the Way Home campaign to support renovations to Cabrini Partnership’s transitional housing facility. Cabrini Partnership provides supportive services in addition to housing for 55 to 60 participants in this program each year who are homeless individuals with mental illness and/or chemical dependency.

Beverly Caruso, chair of the Leading the Way Home campaign, said Cabrini Partnership is within $100,000 of its $1.3 million campaign goal to secure funding for capital and program expansion of its permanent supportive housing at Van Cleve Development, for renovations to its transitional housing facility and for an operating reserve.

The Minneapolis Foundation is a statewide center for philanthropy, distributing an average of $40 million in grants each year, sharing its philanthropic expertise with other foundations and engaging the community on critical social issues through public information campaigns and convenings.

July 17, 2008
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP RECEIVES MAJOR GRANT FROM THE BUSH FOUNDATION
Grant is part of the Leading the Way Home campaign

Beverly Caruso, chair of the Leading the Way Home campaign, reported to the board of directors the Bush Foundation will award $150,000 for services and resources for participants in the Cabrini Partnership permanent supportive housing program in Van Cleve Development. Cabrini Partnership is expanding this program by welcoming home another 20 long-term homeless to apartments while providing intensive services to support their mental and chemical health and steps toward self reliance.

This will bring the number of long-term homeless being housed and supported to nearly 100. The Bush Foundation was established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Granville Bush and his wife Edyth. “With a mission to improve the quality of life in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, the Foundation aims to be a catalyst to shape vibrant communities by investing in courageous and effective leadership that significantly strengthens and improves the well-being of people in these three states.”

April 25, 2008
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATES SUCCESS, RAISES FUNDS AT BUILDING HOPE BREAKFAST

Minneapolis—Cabrini Partnership hosted the first Building Hope Breakfast the morning of Tuesday, April 22. Approximately 90 people attended the event at the Town & Country Club in St. Paul. The event proceeds benefited Cabrini Partnership.

Speakers included Board Chair Mark Brooks, Executive Director Mary Morris, funders and residents. Attendees were able to get a deeper look at how Cabrini Partnership makes a difference. Attendees also celebrated the recent announcement that the Van Cleve Development received a Best in Real Estate award from the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal for multifamily development/redevelopment-small.
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April 18, 2008
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP'S VAN CLEVE DEVELOPMENT WINS BEST IN REAL ESTATE

The Van Cleve Development received a Best in Real Estate award from the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal in Multifamily Development/Redevelopment-small. The Van Cleve Development is the product of a partnership between two local nonprofit organizations, Project for Pride in Living (PPL) and Cabrini Partnership, who share a vision of creating new housing opportunities while positively impacting communities.

The article, written by Andrew Tellijohn, said, “Best in Real Estate judges were impressed with the overall redevelopment, especially how the Bunge landmark was maintained.”
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January 2, 2008
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP INVITES YOU TO “DISMANTLING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS”

Join us in a conversation with federal, state and local leaders who work to bring an end to homelessness. We will also hear from those who have experienced homelessness firsthand.

Saturday, January 19

Thornton Auditorium, University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis Campus, 1000 LaSalle Avenue

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and registration
Program 9:00 a.m. to noon
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January 2, 2008
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP ALUMNUS ELECTED

Patrick Bayle was elected to the board of directors of Cabrini Partnership. Bayle is a graduate of the Cabrini Partnership Transitional Housing Program. He is currently a student in the School of Social Work at Augsburg College. He is also a chemical dependency technician with Prodigal House and the Salvation Army. He has over 20 years of experience in the food industry.

Bayle is the first graduate elected to the board and will bring his experience and insight as the board undertakes strategic planning in 2008.