David Roddy – Full circle with the Memphis grizzlies!
“David Roddy reminisced about his ‘Welcome to the NBA Moment’, recalling the awe-inspiring experience of facing Derrick Rose during the home opener. Fast forward to the present, and Rose is no longer Roddy’s childhood idol to but instead his teammate with the Memphis Grizzlies. Roddy shares the excitement and joy of this unexpected turn of […]
Thank you F.R. Bigelow Foundation for your continued support!
Special Thanks to F.R. Bigelow Foundation from everyone here at the Minnesota Chill Foundation! We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received for our mission at the Minnesota Chill Foundation. Because of their generous funding last year, we achieved remarkable milestones. Our impactful backpack giveaway at Mayes School, enriching educational programs, community engagement events, and […]
Minnesota Chill Foundation founders receive the ‘Southside Back In The Day’ Award.
A heartfelt congratulations is in order for Chuck and Cindy Hill, two remarkable individuals whose dedication and efforts have played a pivotal role in the success of Southside Back In The Day. Their unwavering commitment has not only added vibrancy to our community but has also created a nurturing space for the youth to flourish. […]
MN Timberwolves Partner With MN Chill Foundation!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! On this beautiful day of giving, we want to pause and give thanks to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Daniel Salaza from the Pack Gives Back Program! Because of them, we were able to bring 100 young scholars and members of our community to the Minnesota Timberwolves game Friday, for the […]
Minnesota Chill Foundation Donates Coats to Families for Thanksgiving
Our goal at MN Chill is to not only empower our community in their next stage of life through education and opportunity, but to also equip them with what they need now to thrive and grow! Through your support, this week we were able to partner with the Village Project and donate 70 new coats. […]
2023 National Summit for Courageous Conversation: Honor the Talking Piece
2023 National Summit for Courageous Conversation. Minnesota CHILL’s Director of Education William Hill and board member Jesse Kwakenat held a listening session called “Honor The Talking Piece: A Tool for Holding Truths” at the summit held in Austin, Texas.
Congrats to Co-Founder Cindy Hill on Her Impact Award
Our co-founder, Cindy Hill, had the honor of being recognized at a special community event hosted by the First Lady of Brooklyn Park, Latrice Winston. This memorable evening took place at the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park, with a focus on uniting and celebrating women. It was a privilege to be acknowledged for Mrs. […]
Minnesota Chill Foundation Supports Minnesotas First Black Owned Bank
Cindy Hill is First Independence Bank’s self-proclaimed biggest advocate, often talking it up to her community and handing out business cards. “I feel that it’s very important for us to support it because if we don’t, who will?” the Brooklyn Park resident said of Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank. READ MORE
Our Values and Guiding Principles
OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Minnesota Chill Foundation is an organization where diligence, compliance, integrity, professionalism, and safety COUNT! We are committed to providing a safe, secure, healthy environment and experience for all our children/youth participants and their families, staff/affiliates, volunteers, board members, and the greater community. One that is free […]
Brooklyn Park Couple Create Computer Training Program at Zanewood Rec Center
Minnesota has one of the worst racial achievement gaps in the country. But there are efforts to change that. Case in point: a Brooklyn Park couple who live by the motto, “If Not Me, Then Who.”