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Bush Foundation retweeted
Two very special partners have a special place on our GTMD 15th anniversary memory board. Our prize grant sponsor @BushFoundation and founding sponsor @spmcfoundation have been with us since the beginning, and their support has helped GTMD double in size since our inaugural year.
Bush Foundation retweeted
Did you know @MNCompass shares stories of how organizations and communities are breaking down barriers by building up #inclusiveleadership? Check out our Spark Change page that's part of our Who Leads in MN? data and resources section with @BushFoundation. bit.ly/3FqQH6h
ALT Montage of photos that represent some of the leadership stories on Minnesota Compass's Who Leads in MN? section. Photos include a man working at a computer, the sign of the city fo Richfield, the Minneapolis skyline, three people in winter coats and masks in front of a mural that says "Leading the Way," a door sign for the Charities Review Council, and a woman in front of an easel painting.
Bush Foundation retweeted
The @BushFoundation has named our alumna, Neerja Singh (MSW ’03), a 2023 Bush Fellow. The Fellowship includes a grant of up to $100,000 to help awardees strengthen and develop their leadership skills. Learn more about Singh and about the program, here: tinyurl.com/singhbush
Bush Foundation retweeted
"I wanted the Somali + East African community to see that there was somebody that looks like them that has been through it and that is actually talking about it. I wanted to reduce the stigma and shame."
Q&A w/@BushFoundation Fellow Farhia Budul
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Bush Foundation retweeted
When she began her own journey of recovery from substance abuse disorder in 2009, Farhia Budul saw a need for culturally specific services. Her organization provides addiction recovery and awareness services to Minnesota’s East African community. bit.ly/3Ny6hk9
Bush Foundation retweeted
Powerful, hopeful story in @MinnPost of incredible work by @BushFoundation Fellow -
When she began her own journey of recovery from substance abuse disorder in 2009, Farhia Budul saw a need for culturally specific services. Her organization provides addiction recovery and awareness services to Minnesota’s East African community. bit.ly/3Ny6hk9
Bush Foundation retweeted
Big day for @nexuscp, this advisory group, and so many who brought the Open Road Fund to life - powerful celebration and kickoff of the $50M trust from @BushFoundation, for building Black wealth, on Juneteenth. Deeply honored to have been invited into this space today.
Bush Foundation retweeted
Alumna Kim Park Nelson (PhD '09, American Studies) is making the world a better place. Congratulations on her recent @BushFoundation Fellowship! @UMN_AMST
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Bush Foundation retweeted
The Open Road Fund is a community resource awarding $50 million in grants to descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The application for this round closes on July 28: nexuscp.org/open-road-fund/
@BushFoundation; @nexuscp nexuscp.org/open-road-fund/
Bush Foundation retweeted
Congratulations to all 2023 Bush Fellows, including Springboard's former board president, @NoelNix! bushfoundation.org/news/2023… @BushFoundation
Bush Foundation retweeted
Congrats to Executive MBA student Omar Guevara Sotoa, @MPS_News culinary leader, just announced as a 2023
@BushFoundation Fellow! Learn more about his commitment to addressing barriers to food security. ow.ly/AXhX50OPtk8
Bush Foundation retweeted
@ibnmursal congratulations tenfold! So proud of you #Somaliexcellence
High-fives and snaps all around as we celebrate this year’s new class of Bush Fellows! Get to know the 24 amazing and extraordinary Fellows who are helping to make the region better for everyone.
Learn more about these outstanding individuals here: bushfoundation.org/fellows
Bush Foundation retweeted
Amazing! Congratulations, to all the new 2023 Bush Fellows! This is the best fellowship! Best wishes to all of you.
High-fives and snaps all around as we celebrate this year’s new class of Bush Fellows! Get to know the 24 amazing and extraordinary Fellows who are helping to make the region better for everyone.
Learn more about these outstanding individuals here: bushfoundation.org/fellows
Bush Foundation retweeted
Congratulations to Abdirizak Diis, who was selected for the 2023 @BushFoundation Bush Fellowship! He led our brand new East African Debate team at @mpsHeritageSTEM this year. Thanks for all you do! Learn more about his perspective on debate here:
mnudl.augsburg.edu/team-spot…
Bush Foundation retweeted
So proud of Nadine Graves for being chosen as a 2023 Bush Fellow!
Congratulations, Nadine! – at Minneapolis, MN
High-fives and snaps all around as we celebrate this year’s new class of Bush Fellows! Get to know the 24 amazing and extraordinary Fellows who are helping to make the region better for everyone.
Learn more about these outstanding individuals here: bushfoundation.org/fellows
Bush Foundation retweeted
The @BushFoundation recently announced its new cohort of Bush Fellowship recipients. We’re #HHHProud to share that three recipients are students/alumni of the Humphrey School! Learn more about them: ow.ly/wEpy50ONpNW
Bush Foundation retweeted
Huge congrats to all @BushFoundation fellows, including our own @BlancaMtz_G!
Learn more about Blanca and her work: bushfoundation.org/fellows/b…
Bush Foundation retweeted
Congrats to all, including and especially our Board member Blanca Martinez Gaviña!!
High-fives and snaps all around as we celebrate this year’s new class of Bush Fellows! Get to know the 24 amazing and extraordinary Fellows who are helping to make the region better for everyone.
Learn more about these outstanding individuals here: bushfoundation.org/fellows
Bush Foundation retweeted
There is a familiar face among the newest class of Bush Fellows!
Congratulations to Nadine Graves, LRC’s Deputy Director of Community Legal Services, on being named a 2023 Bush Fellow 🎉
High-fives and snaps all around as we celebrate this year’s new class of Bush Fellows! Get to know the 24 amazing and extraordinary Fellows who are helping to make the region better for everyone.
Learn more about these outstanding individuals here: bushfoundation.org/fellows
Bush Foundation retweeted
Congratulations to the 2023 Fellows!!
Thank you for your commitment to our communities.
S/o to Farhia Budul and @miki_nation.
#Bushfellowship – at Minneapolis, MN
High-fives and snaps all around as we celebrate this year’s new class of Bush Fellows! Get to know the 24 amazing and extraordinary Fellows who are helping to make the region better for everyone.
Learn more about these outstanding individuals here: bushfoundation.org/fellows