From the desk of David Nelson: Our updated grantmaking priorities
We are beginning a new era at the Carlson Family Foundation as we work alongside the community to create opportunity, hope and a sense of belonging for every young person.
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Malala Yousafzai to discuss girls’ access to education for Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, author and global youth advocate Malala Yousafzai will be the next speaker in the Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series.
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Constellation Grantee Spotlight: Search Institute
According to research by the Search Institute, only 42% of Minnesota youth report having strong relationships with adults at school and in out-of-school time (OST) programs. This and other findings by Search Institute are one element that will inform the Foundation’s Constellation grantmaking.
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Sex Trafficking Prevention Grantee Spotlight: University of Minnesota School of Nursing
As part of the Foundation’s work to fund actionable research that aids in the prevention of sex trafficking, we’re supporting the University of Minnesota School of Nursing Minnesota Youth Sex Trading (MYST) team as they research sex trading by LGBTQ+ youth and cisgender boys.
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