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Free Geek Twin Cities: Keeping Technology Accessible

Nini Lee 8/21/26 Nini Lee 8/21/26

Free Geek Twin Cities: Keeping Technology Accessible

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Studio Apparatus: Bringing New Art into an Old Building

Nini Lee 8/21/26 Nini Lee 8/21/26

Studio Apparatus: Bringing New Art into an Old Building

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Elpis Enterprises: Equipping and Empowering Youth

Nini Lee 8/21/26 Nini Lee 8/21/26

Elpis Enterprises: Equipping and Empowering Youth

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MasterChef Restaurant: Building Community through Food

Nini Lee 8/21/26 Nini Lee 8/21/26

MasterChef Restaurant: Building Community through Food

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Mosaic on a Stick: Where Art & Community Intersect

Ayesha Furqan 8/21/26 Ayesha Furqan 8/21/26

Mosaic on a Stick: Where Art & Community Intersect

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The Art of Connection: Martha Bird’s Sculptural Basketry

Ayesha Furqan 4/29/26 Ayesha Furqan 4/29/26

The Art of Connection: Martha Bird’s Sculptural Basketry

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Creating Meaning Through Art: Kim Matthews’ Story

Ayesha Furqan 4/16/26 Ayesha Furqan 4/16/26

Creating Meaning Through Art: Kim Matthews’ Story

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BetterWorld Partners: Growing with the Support of the MN PROMISE Act

Ayesha Furqan 4/15/26 Ayesha Furqan 4/15/26

BetterWorld Partners: Growing with the Support of the MN PROMISE Act

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MN Mama Innovations: One Woman Making Change

Ayesha Furqan 3/11/26 Ayesha Furqan 3/11/26

MN Mama Innovations: One Woman Making Change

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Bonita’s Extensions and Braids: A Story of Perseverance & PROMISE

Ayesha Furqan 3/11/26 Ayesha Furqan 3/11/26

Bonita’s Extensions and Braids: A Story of Perseverance & PROMISE

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Canine Inspired Change: How One Dog Makes a Difference

Ayesha Furqan 3/11/26 Ayesha Furqan 3/11/26

Canine Inspired Change: How One Dog Makes a Difference

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Monarch Montessori School: Nurturing Children, Supporting Families, Strengthening Community

Ayesha Furqan 3/11/26 Ayesha Furqan 3/11/26

Monarch Montessori School: Nurturing Children, Supporting Families, Strengthening Community

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AMEI Accounting: Expanding Access to Financial Services in South Minneapolis

Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26 Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26

AMEI Accounting: Expanding Access to Financial Services in South Minneapolis

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Arcade Bar: A St. Paul Community Staple for Over 50 Years

Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26 Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26

Arcade Bar: A St. Paul Community Staple for Over 50 Years

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Go Crazy Gaming: A Bus Full of Joy on Wheels

Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26 Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26

Go Crazy Gaming: A Bus Full of Joy on Wheels

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Glam Luxe Hair Studio: It’s More than Just Hair

Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26 Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26

Glam Luxe Hair Studio: It’s More than Just Hair

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Creating Comfort Through Care: The Mission of Beyond Words Co.

Ayesha Furqan 1/29/26 Ayesha Furqan 1/29/26

Creating Comfort Through Care: The Mission of Beyond Words Co.

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Planting People Growing Justice

Olayinka Fadahunsi 1/16/26 Olayinka Fadahunsi 1/16/26

Planting People Growing Justice

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Lip Esteem: Beauty, Confidence, and Community Impact

Olayinka Fadahunsi 1/9/26 Olayinka Fadahunsi 1/9/26

Lip Esteem: Beauty, Confidence, and Community Impact

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Expanding Community Impact: How the PROMISE Act Supports African Community Senior Services

Ayesha Furqan 12/23/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/23/25

Expanding Community Impact: How the PROMISE Act Supports African Community Senior Services

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