Focus Area: Youth Development

Grant Amount: $8,000

Located in Minneapolis. Founded in 2021, The Park Place exists to close the opportunity gap for Latine youth, families, and community members in Minneapolis through fair access to leadership, education, advocacy, and preservation. TPP believes that gaps in education are not an achievement issue, but an opportunity issue. TPP wants all youth and families in the community thrive when given the support and resources that are often difficult to access for Latine individuals.

Grant supports staffing and program development of the EDUCACIÓN after-school program, which serves Latine children from kindergarten through middle school with twice-weekly sessions focused on social-emotional learning, academic support, and creative activities. Youth come from from nearby neighborhoods such as Richfield, Powderhorn, and Bancroft. With support from partners like createMPLS, CenterPoint Energy Foundation, and local community organizations, the program has expanded its STEM and arts offerings while deepening family connections.