Cindy Hill and Chuck Hill, co-founders of Minnesota CHILL Foundation, had the honor of attending The Link’s sold-out 10th Annual Gala at the Armory, joining a powerful room of leaders, advocates, and changemakers committed to creating meaningful, lasting impact. The evening was more than a celebration, it was a collective commitment to showing up for youth who deserve support, stability, and opportunity.
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, and inspired to explore who they are and who they can become. Every detail of this center reflects a vision rooted in opportunity, creativity, and connection.
Minnesota CHILL Foundation was honored to spend the day in Brooklyn Park, first participating in the Champlin Park Career and College Fair alongside an incredible lineup of institutions and organizations all committed to one shared mission: opening doors for the next generation.
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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)
“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
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. Led by someone who once walked these same parks as a kid and now leads with purpose, this new chapter is deeply rooted in legacy, community, and a passion for elevating the next generation.
