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Powering potential on the Northside

Powering potential on the Northside

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Knowledge is Power: Faith's Story

Meet Faith, an 11-year-old basketball enthusiast from the Northside who one day dreams of playing in the WNBA. But off the court, Faith was struggling with reading, falling far behind her teammates in the classroom. 

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Wealth Builds Minneapolis

To further advance this commitment, NAZ is pleased to announce the launch of Wealth Builds Minneapolis—a groundbreaking new initiative aimed at tackling the root causes of wealth inequality, closing the wealth gap, and creating generational wealth for Northside children, youth, and their families.

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Partner Spotlight: Project for Pride in Living

As you enter the threshold of Emerson Village–a new multi-family supportive housing development in North Minneapolis–you immediately recognize the purpose-built nature of the space. Everything is warm, welcoming, and open; that’s no coincidence–it’s curated.

NAZ offers holistic support from prenatal to profession.

The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) partners with scholars at all stages of life to ensure they realize their potential by providing academic assistance, resources, and opportunities for families to support their success in school, work, and life.

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