Genealogy

The Kensington Runestone The Kensington Runestone- RealAudio and transcript of MPR feature story. [Minnesota Public Radio] The Kensington Rune Stone The Kensington Rune Stone- Full text of the preliminary report to the Minnesota Historical Society by its Museum Committee, presented May 9, 1910. In HTML or page images, your cho… Vinland Center Rune Stone Vinland Center Rune Stone- A translation of the Kensington Rune Stone by Peter Sjolander. Contends that the stone marks the exact center of the northern hemisphere and longitudina… Salolampi Foundation Salolampi Foundation- Programs for youth and adults interested in Finnish language and culture. Immersion program, near Bemidji. Minnesota Finnish Pages / Suomi-sivut Minnesota Finnish Pages / Suomi-sivut- Presented by the Finnish Language School of Minnesota. Calendar, genealogical resources, heritage organizations, musicians and dancers. In E… Finland Was a Poor Country Finland Was a Poor Country- Two-part MPR news feature about Finnish immigration to northern Minnesota at the turn of the century. Listen in RealAudio or read transcript. Photos, s… Emma Norton Services Emma Norton Services- Transitional housing for women. Provides secure housing and services in a Christian atmosphere. Spirituality for Humanists Spirituality for Humanists- Humanist Campus Ministry, University of Minnesota. The Building Blocks of Islam The Building Blocks of Islam- Provides Islamic educational and social services in the Twin Cities. Information about services and contact details. Jewish Community Action Jewish Community Action- A social action non-profit working on the issues of affordable housing, immigration issues and racial justice. Susan G. Komen Minnesota Susan G. Komen Minnesota- Annual race and walk. Proceeds help fight breast cancer. Greater Twin Cities United Way Greater Twin Cities United Way- The United Way of Minneapolis and the United Way of Saint Paul. The Food Group The Food Group- Hunger relief network organization serving the Twin Cities area. Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis- Provides a broad range of social services including food shelves, counseling, family education, employment assistance, housing for … Ella's Halo Ella's Halo- Nonprofit charitable organization supports families with children in neonatal intensive care units in Twin Cities hospitals. Puts together kits with supplies for pare… Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels- Meals on Wheels Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Wide information. Volunteer Resource Center of the Twin Cities Volunteer Resource Center of the Twin Cities- Lists volunteer opportunities and offers training and workshops. Includes a calendar of events. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity- Provides home ownership opportunities for low-income families. Metro Crisis Coordination Program Metro Crisis Coordination Program- MCCP works with individuals, private providers and public agencies in the Twin Cities to prevent crises that affect the residential or work plac… CAP Agency CAP Agency- Nonprofit organization and designated community action program promotes self-reliance in Scott, Carver, and Dakota Counties. Food programs, child care information and … Carver-Scott Humane Society Carver-Scott Humane Society- Cat and dog rescue. Happy endings, volunteer and foster needs, photographs of available pets, calendar of events, newsletter archive, and wish list. Animal Humane Society Animal Humane Society- A non-profit organization which promotes respect for animal life, fosters positive animal-human bonds and works to eliminate animal homelessness and abuse. … Socrates Cafe Socrates Cafe- Local gatherings of nonprofit organization which fosters critical thinking and discussion by everyday people. Where and when they meet, some of the topics they have… Sexual Violence Center Sexual Violence Center- Independent nonprofit organization helps victims of sexual violence in the Twin Cities area, and offers community education and professional training. Offi… The Saint Paul Foundation The Saint Paul Foundation- Profiles service to the people of Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington Counties by building permanent charitable capital, making philanthropic grants, and pro… Community Emergency Assistance Program Community Emergency Assistance Program- Non-profit agency provides emergency food, financial services, clothing, job services, Meals on Wheels. Serves Anoka County, Brooklyn Park,… HousingLink HousingLink- Nonprofit providing referral and information on housing in the Twin Cities area. Includes vacancy lists, affordable housing lists and calendar. People Serving People People Serving People- Minneapolis nonprofit organization. Operates the largest homeless shelter in Minnesota. The Family Housing Fund The Family Housing Fund- Works to preserve and expand quality affordable housing for families with low and moderate incomes. Friends of the Mississippi River Friends of the Mississippi River- Advocates a new vision for the Mississippi River, especially the river and its watershed in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.