2009 News Archive

November 24, 2009
GIVE TO THE MAX DAY HUGE SUCCESS FOR CABRINI PARTNERSHIP AND OTHER MINNESOTA NONPROFITS
Minnesotans set a national record by raising more than $14 million for nonprofits.

GiveMN.org organized Give to the Max Day on November 17 in which all donations were matched with a portion of $500,000 provided by foundations. The response was overwhelming: 38,778 people donated more than $14 million to 3,434 Minnesota nonprofits during the 24-hour period.

Cabrini Partnership welcomed donations totaling nearly $12,000. Of those who donated to Cabrini Partnership on Give to the Max Day, 26 percent were new donors. Specifically, Cabrini Partnership raised enough money through the fundraiser project “Can you help one homeless person?” to provide an apartment, furnishings and food for the first month for two individuals who are homeless.

“Give to the Max Day was a resounding success,” said Anne Russell, director of fund development at Cabrini Partnership. “Contributions will ensure that we can continue to transform lives such as Jen’s. She is filled with gratitude for all that is available to her as a resident of the transitional house. She appreciates knowing that there are staff and other residents always around to talk to. Free bus passes, made possible by donors, mean she can get to support meetings and treatment.”

In addition to the matching funds, all transaction fees were covered by GiveMN.org partners. Usually nonprofits pay a transaction fee on all donations. But 100 percent of donations (and more with the matching dollars) went to nonprofits. This perk continues beyond November 17.

About GiveMN.org
GiveMN.org is an online giving platform that allows users to find and support organizations that match their philanthropic goals and easily keep track of donations all in a single online location.

About Cabrini Partnership
Cabrini Partnership is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide housing and services to support homeless adults with mental illness and chemical dependency to strengthen their lives, families and community.

June 30, 2009
SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendar now to join PPL, Cabrini Partnership and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in celebration of the Van Cleve Commons Development Grand Opening. These wonderful new buildings enable more than 150 people to have safe, stable and welcoming places to call home.

Thursday, September 10
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (program begins at 5:00)
1201 Brook Avenue SE, Minneapolis 55414

More information to come. Please contact Shalaunda Holmes, PPL project manager, at 612.455.5154 if you have questions.

May 12, 2009
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES THE PREMIERE OF Building Hope

Today Cabrini Partnership premiered their first ever video, Building Hope, at the annual Building Hope Breakfast at the Town & Country Club in St. Paul. The video is documentary-style and highlights the work of Cabrini Partnership through the eyes of three Cabrini Partnership participants.

“This video captures the spirit of Cabrini Partnership. We are delighted to have such a powerful production to help share our story,” said Mary Morris, executive director of Cabrini Partnership.

One attendee at the breakfast said, “It’s really great. I can’t wait to share it with my friends.”

The video was developed by Darn Good Documentaries, Splice Here and CineQuipt. Jim Weber of Hest & Kramer Van House & Weber donated the original music for the video. The video was directed by Melody Gilbert, produced by Jan Selby and cinematography by Adrian Danciu.

April 16, 2009
VAN CLEVE DEVELOPMENT RECEIVES SECOND BEST IN REAL ESTATE AWARD

For the second consecutive year, the Van Cleve Development has been recognized by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal Real Estate Awards as Best in Multifamily Development.

According to the Journal, “The Van Cleve Apartments West redevelopment of the former Bunge grain silo is just as impressive as its 2008 Best in Real Estate award predecessor, the Van Cleve Apartments East, and in some ways more so.”

This project had unique challenges to overcome including its size in relationship to nearby buildings and the surrounding neighborhood. The judges commented on the success of overcoming these challenges.

The building is 35 percent more efficient than standard buildings. With its commitment to affordability, Van Cleve West also aims to create a safer and sustainable community while converting what was previously a neighborhood nuisance property.

Cabrini Partnership Executive Director Mary Morris said, “We are extremely proud of how so many individuals and organizations have come together to make Van Cleve Development the welcoming home it will be for our residents and others who will live here. Project for Pride in Living, UrbanWorks, the city of Minneapolis and the neighborhood have all been important in creating this new community.”

Van Cleve West will offer 50 rental units to people earning 50 percent or less of the median area income, including supportive housing for 12 Cabrini Partnership long-term homeless residents. West will open later this spring and will also house the Cabrini Partnership permanent supportive housing and some administrative staff.

March 20, 2009
SAVE THE DATE FOR BUILDING HOPE BREAKFAST

Cabrini Partnership announced the second annual Building Hope Breakfast will be held on May 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the Town & Country Club in St. Paul. This free event celebrates the success of Cabrini Partnership with friends, supporters, staff and residents of Cabrini Partnership. This year a special Cabrini Partnership video will premiere at the event.

Parking is free. For more information, please contact us.

Town & Country Club
300 North Mississippi Blvd., St. Paul

February 18, 2009
CABRINI PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE DOCUMENTARY STYLE VIDEO

Darn Good Documentaries has been hired by Cabrini Partnership to create a video highlighting success stories of residents and emphasizing our values. The video will premiere May 12 at the “Building Hope Breakfast,” an annual event designed to reach out to existing and potential donors and friends of Cabrini Partnership. Watch for short clips which will be added to our Web site once the project is completed.

Darn Good Documentaries (www.darngooddocs.com) is a partnership between Jan Selby, a marketing communications strategist and Melody Gilbert, an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker. Their most recent success is FRITZ: The Walter Mondale story, a documentary film about the life and legacy of one of Minnesota’ favorite sons.

January 7, 2009
VAN CLEVE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Construction of the second apartment building in Van Cleve Development is on schedule for completion later this spring. It will contain 50 apartments, 12 of which will be home to clients in the Cabrini Partnership Permanent Supportive Housing Program.

In addition, the building will house offices for the Cabrini Partnership Permanent Supportive Housing staff. An Employment and Community Resources Center will accommodate employment assistance programs, community workshops, family gatherings and a client computer lab.

See photos of the progress