Stories
How we’re making progress.
Using ARPA and local funds, Hennepin County has allocated almost $3 million to provide food to underserved or struggling communities.
The effects of climate change will exacerbate health threats, especially for people of color.
Government, community study anti-displacement with Blue Line extension project
An anti-displacement work group is working to prevent displacement and inequity in the new light rail project.
Learn how you can help with the annual food and fund drive
The 2021 Freedom of Information award honors the partnership of the Mapping Prejudice Project and Hennepin County.
Hennepin County has provided data for identifying restrictive discriminatory covenants connected to property deeds.
COVID has worsened mental health, and these effects are disproportionately impacting people who already experience health disparities.
Lower-income families, many of whom are people of color, are more likely to lack the connectivity and technology needed to learn and work from home.
Hennepin County’s Open to business program unlocks doors for Pimento Jamaican Kitchen
Dropping racially biased tool create more equitable access to services
Can the tools we use to do our work be racially biased? Yes, according to Hennepin County's Housing Stability unit. And Hennepin is taking action.
Coordinating support so students get the help they need
Construction training program provides employable skills for residents on probation or parole
Working with dozens of community partners to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
Partnering to maximize community and economic benefits of Bus Rapid Transit
Maximizing impact for the most vulnerable county residents
Removing late fines makes the public library accessible to more residents
Bringing the opportunities that are critical to reducing disparities
Partnership supports students experiencing or at risk of homelessness