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THE MINNESOTA CHILL FOUNDATION

The Gateway to Success Starts Here

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OUR MISSION

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.

THE LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

MN Chill Basketball Alumni, David Roddy drafted to the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA draft!

The Minnesota Chill Family want to congratulate our former student athlete David Roddy on being drafted into the NBA! It has been an honor to work with you from the beginning of your athletic career, to now.

 
We wish you continued success and will continue our mission of creating a positive space for student athletes to grow into their greatness!

Received $25k Grant from the Thielen Foundation

The Minnesota Chill Foundation is a proud recipient of a $25,000 donation from The Thielen Foundation to continue our working supporting the underserved members of our community! Thielen Foundation, established in September 2018, is dedicated to serving, educating and inspiring those in need to achieve their full potential.

MN Chill Foundation painted a mural with the City of Saint Paul’s Mayor, Melvin Carter

The students were so excited and inspired that one student asked the mayor, “Can I be you one day?” He responded, “I will clear out my desk when your ready!”
 
Pictured to the right, Director of Chill Fitness and Basketball, Marcus Edward Hill and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter

Ways to Support

Opportunities and Initiatives

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!

Minnesota non-profit donations

OUR STORY

Education is the Key To Development

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

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what we offer

Our Program Objectives

Improve the lives of individuals in our community by providing high quality academic, athletic and health and wellness programming.
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.
Provide synergy between the academic, athletic and health and wellness programming to ensure participation by clients in complementary programs.