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Announcing 2013 Fund of the Sacred Circle Grant Recipients

Monday, December 3, 2012

The Headwaters Foundation for Justice is pleased to announce $40,000 in grant awards to four Minnesota- and Wisconsin- based nonprofits through the Fund of the Sacred Circle.

September 2012 Newsletter

Monday, December 3, 2012

VOTE NO! - Spirit Car Book Group Discussion - Grantee Profile: Occupy Homes - Donor Profile: Sarah Abbott - Thank you, Ady - Welcome Lindy and Kate - Welcome New Board Members FSC Site Visits - Write us in! - Another year WELL DONE

An Open Letter from Headwaters Foundation, PFund Foundation and Women's Foundation of Minnesota

Friday, November 2, 2012

As foundation leaders, we are taking a stand against the overreaching philanthropic practice employed by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), an office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (Catholic Bishops). CCHD is a grantmaking institution that we believe has gone beyond simply upholding the values of the Catholic Church, to encroach on aspects of community life that fall outside of the appropriate role of a financial supporter of community organizations.

Announcing 2012 Social Change Fund Grant Recipients

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The Headwaters Foundation for Justice is proud to announce its Social Change Fund grantees for 2011-2012. The Foundation is distributing $217,400 to 23 Minnesota-based not-for-profit organizations in the areas of Economic Justice, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, and Racial Justice.

Thank you for making the 14th Annual Allies for Justice Celebration a success!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

It was a wonderful evening hosted by T. Mychael Rambo, with outstanding performances by Jen West and the Youth Performance Company, and best of all--over 300 amazing people in attendance to honor the work of the Main Street Project, OutFront Minnesota and Ruth and David Waterbury.

Announcing 2012 Allies for Justice Honorees

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The Headwaters Foundation for Justice announces its 14th annual Allies for Justice Awards, this year honoring work for sustainable development in rural Minnesota and LGBT equality throughout the state. Each of this year's award winners has made significant contributions to tipping the scales into balance in these arenas. This year's Awards recognize the contributions of: The Main Street Project, OutFront Minnesota, and Ruth and David Waterbury.

April 2012 Newsletter

Friday, April 13, 2012

•Chris Stewart Joins Staff as Director of African American Leadership Forum •Allies for Justice Awards Celebration! •Social Change Fund Site Visits •Fundraising Update •Recruiting for Fall 2012 Social Justice Leadership Institute •Joint Convening of Donors and Grantees •Upcoming Events

Allies for Justice Early Bird Tickets

Friday, April 13, 2012

Allies for Justice early-bird ticket prices available through April 14! Individual tickets are available at the discounted rate of $60 / $40 for nonprofit activists and young professionals. Get your tickets here today!

February 2012 Newsletter

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Click on the link below to find out what's happening at Headwaters! •A Special Campaign: No Small Change •Thank You for Helping Us Exceed Our Goals! •Allies for Justice May 16 •From Treaties to Prosperity •Headwaters Reunion •Farewell to Boa Lee •Grantee Profile: Alliance for Metropolitan Stability

December 2011 Newsletter

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Click on the link below to find out what's happening at Headwaters! • Give to the Max Day/Year End Giving • NEW: Equality for All Families Fund • Fund of the Sacred Circle Grants Announced • Social Change Fund Deadline • Join Our Street Team! • Voices for Justice

Our Stories

Council on American Islamic Relations Minnesota

In response to the tide of Islamophobia that has consistently dominated the airways, CAIR MN arose with a staunch commitment to eradicating the misunderstandings that fuel prejudice.

Donor Profile - Sarah Abbott

Sarah Abbott is investing in the next generation of progressive donors. She feels that donating to Headwaters has made her part of a community of young people who support “impactful progressive philanthropy.”