History
The PEACE Foundation is launched
to address violence and disparities in North Minneapolis.
The Peace Foundation evolves
to become the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ), inspired by the holistic, collaborative work of Harlem Children's Zone.
NAZ receives five-year $28 million federal Promise Neighborhood grant
to expand its work, and the first NAZ Family Academy parenting classes are offered.
NAZ Connect shared data system launches
and Action Teams are formed; these serve the areas of Early Childhood, K-12 Schools, Out-of-School Time, College Success, Behavioral Health, Career/Finance, and Housing.
NAZ named Nonprofit of the Year
by Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.
"NAZ is Working" Investment campaign launches
raising $35M (including first national funders) to sustain its work on the Northside.
Enrollment in NAZ reaches all-time high
with NAZ more than 2,400 scholars and 1,100 families.
NAZ raises and distributes more than $4.2M in emergency resources
In response to COVID-19 and the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.
NAZ launches a three year strategic business plan
focused on going deeper and wider and addressing pandemic-related disruptions.
NAZ joins the Strive Together Network
of organizations committed to the success of every child from cradle to career.
