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THE MINNESOTA CHILL FOUNDATION

The Gateway To Success Starts Here!

We are here to provide academic programming for the purpose of educating student scholars for future success. We are working to build a community-minded village of people who share our heart and passion for the support and well-being of children/youth–and are willing to assist us with our efforts.

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THE MINNESOTA CHILL FOUNDATION

The Gateway To Success Starts Here!

We are here to provide academic programming for the purpose of educating student scholars for future success. We are working to build a community-minded village of people who share our heart and passion for the support and well-being of children/youth–and are willing to assist us with our efforts.

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Thank you for
another great year!

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4TH ANNUAL MINNESOTA CHILL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

Swing for a Cause. Build for the Futures. Create Opportunities.

Join us for a powerful day of golf, connection, and community impact as we come together to invest in the next generation of leaders through education, technology, and mentorship.
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BECAUSE OF YOU, WE CAN​

Our Mission is to provide academic and athletic programming to educate student scholars for future success.

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Ways to Support

Program Objectives

Provide college readiness programs and services to influence academic behaviors and potentially to obtain academic or athletic scholarships.

Develop or obtain a facility to deliver programming in a safe and inviting environment for youth and families.

Address the educational, health and wellness disparities that plague the Greater Twin Cities Community and primarily impacting the African-American community.

Improve the lives of individuals in our community by providing high quality academic, athletic and health and wellness programming.

Provide synergy between the academic, athletic and health and wellness programming to ensure participation by clients in complementary programs.

OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Initiatives
& Activations

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Building Communities
with Lasting Impact

The groundbreaking of the new teen center marks more than progress—it marks a powerful return. What began as childhood memories spent on these very grounds is now fueling a bold mission to give back. This moment is more than symbolic—it’s the beginning of something transformative. 

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WHAT'S NEW AT THE FOUNDATION

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Welcome to Zanewood

The Teen Center The Wood Zanewood Recreation Center stands as more than just a new facility. It represents a commitment to creating intentional spaces where young people feel seen, supported,

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The Minnesota CHILL Foundation

CHILL Tech Program

A 10-week training initiative that will provide two cohorts of 16- to 24-year-olds with the opportunity to work alongside IT professionals and certified technicians, learning introduction to Information Technology (IT)

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OUR STORY

Education is the Key To Development

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Founded in 2011, the Minnesota CHILL Foundation, is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that has been one of the most successful youth programs in Minnesota.

The CHILL Foundation recognizes education as the key factor in the development of Minnesota’s youth. We strive to close education and opportunity gaps with our academic and athletic programming.

C.H.I.L.L. Stands for Community Helping Individuals Live and Learn.

a community approach to

Developing The Leaders of Tomorrow

“We’re going to be a S.T.E.M. focused program; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics. We want to focus on our kids having a well rounded approach so that they can have an opportunity to have equitable access to grow and learn on the things that they are well at.” – Chuckie Hill, Director of Education

Some OUR SUPPORTERS

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Ways to Support

Support the Foundation,
Make an Impact

Please consider donating to the Minnesota Chill Foundation through one of our various donation initiatives to help us strengthen and broaden our programming throughout the Twin Cities!

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Ways to Support

Support the Foundation,
Make an Impact

Please consider donating to the Minnesota Chill Foundation through one of our various donation initiatives to help us strengthen and broaden our programming throughout the Twin Cities!

DONATE NOW