The first morning of the CDF Freedom Schools Summer Program is in the books—and the energy was electric from the very first moment. Minnesota CHILL Foundation is honored to stand alongside Saint Paul Public Schools in launching this powerful six-week experience of cultural pride, literacy, and leadership for K–8 scholars.
The 2025 MNCHILL Golf Tournament was an unforgettable success, and it’s all because of YOU. Whether you stepped up as a player, committed as a sponsor, gave your time as a volunteer, or showed up as a supporter, your presence and energy truly made the difference. Every swing, every smile, and every moment of fellowship brought us closer to the heart of our mission.
On June 21, 2025, North Hennepin Community College became a powerful gathering place for remembrance, resilience, and celebration. The fourth annual Juneteenth in the Brooklyns brought together the communities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center for a day filled with history, culture, and community pride. With the Minnesota CHILL Foundation honored to serve as a key sponsor, the event was grounded in purpose and alive with energy, drawing hundreds to reflect, connect, and envision a future rooted in freedom.
There’s a special kind of magic in watching kids simply be kids—no deadlines, no worries, just joy in its purest form. That magic was alive and shining at Valleyfair, where the Minnesota CHILL Foundation and the Thielen Foundation proudly sponsored a full day of fun, adventure, and connection for the incredible scholars of the Zanewood Recreation Center summer program.
Last May 3rd, the MN CHILL Foundation proudly stood in harmony with fellow changemakers at the SOARNORTH Gala—Northside Achievement Zone’s largest and most impactful fundraising event of the year. Held at the iconic Armory, the evening was nothing short of extraordinary. From Jon Batiste’s electrifying performance to scholar Janiya’s powerful story of perseverance, every moment echoed the transformative power of community and opportunity.
April 7, 2025, will be remembered as the day Brooklyn Park answered the call from its youth. With shovels in the ground and hope in the air, the city officially broke ground on “The Wood,” a state-of-the-art Teen Center at Zanewood Recreation Center — a long-awaited project fueled by purpose, passion, and people who believe in the power of our youth.
