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Whittier Alliance's Commitment to Anti-Racism Work


Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police on May 25th, our city has experienced an unprecedented outpouring of grief, anger, fear, and solidarity. Words alone will never be enough to communicate our sorrow and anger, but we feel compelled in this moment to speak out, and to commit to doing more. Our hearts broke for the family and loved ones of George Floyd, as they did for those of Thurman Blevins Jr., Jamar Clark, Terrance Franklin, and too many others who have been killed at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) over the years. Our hearts are heavy, but we are committed to turning our sorrow and anger into action.

The Whittier Alliance has made a set of commitments for our organization to actively work towards with the ultimate goal of eliminating racism from our organization and in our neighborhood. View the full statement from the Whittier Alliance Board of Directors, including specifics on how we will implement racial, social, and economic equity work here:
WA Anti-Racism Commitments, July 2020
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Community Resources for Anti-Racism Work

Check back soon for a listing of resources to help community members on their anti-racism journey.

Whittier Alliance's Anti-Racism Progress Tracker


​As a way to ensure accountability to these commitments, we will periodically provide updates here on the work that is taking place to meet our stated goals. We encourage community members to follow along, participate in these efforts, and provide feedback along the way to info@whittieralliance.org.

Culture and Approach
July 2019 (ongoing)
  • Evaluating necessary changes to WA By-Laws to remove barriers to participation and apply a racial equity lens before presenting changes to community members for a vote in November 2020.
August 2020 (ongoing)
  • Research and consultations for required racial justice training from trusted BIPOC community organizations for all staff and board members
Budgeting and Spending
July 2020 (ongoing)
  • Creation of a first-ever emergency monetary relief fund to assist Whittier residents with bill pay such as monthly rent, utilities, food and essential household supplies. So far, nearly $30,000 has been distributed via a sliding scale model that prioritizes low-income, BIPOC renters who've had incomes negatively affected by COVID-19.
    • Basic Stats as of 8.31.20 with 51 applicants approved:
      • Renters: 98%
      • Cost-burdened: 100%
      • Lowest-income bracket ($0-29,999): 76%
      • BIPOC or immigrant or refugee: 98%
      • 4 or more people/household: 65%
      • Income affected by COVID: 100%
      • Primary language other than English: 63%​
​ Events

Advocacy
June 2020 (ongoing)
  • Hosted, promoted, and participated in Ward 10 Virtual Town Halls with CP Lisa Bender and community members
  • Co-led organizing efforts with other neighborhood organizations focused on securing adequate funding for racial equity work
Community Engagement​
August 2020 (ongoing)
  • Began internal conversations about how to define different types of relationships between businesses and organizations with whom we partner and set standards for intentionally supporting shared values with regard to racial and economic equity.
Whittier Alliance
10 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Tel: (612) 871-7756
Fax: (612) 871-0650
  • Neighborhood
    • Welcome to Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Whittier Dining Guide
    • Spotlight on Business
    • Whittier Asset Maps (2017) >
      • Asset Mapping Project Overview
      • Housing
      • Transportation
  • Resources
    • Residents >
      • Community Organics Program
      • Housing and Household Resources >
        • Housing Process Assistance
    • Businesses & Nonprofits >
      • BIPOC Small Business Rebuild Grant Application
      • Hennepin County Business Recycling Grants
      • Facade Improvement Matching Grants
      • Resource Guides
      • Training and Counseling
      • Financial Assistance
      • Department of Labor Resources
    • Property Owners >
      • Graffiti Removal
      • City of Minneapolis 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program
    • Relief Resources
    • Hennepin County Community Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Special Meeting
    • Whittier Alliance Activities >
      • Whittier Alliance Blog
      • Membership & Voting
      • Call for Whittier Artists
      • Current Committees & Task Forces >
        • Housing Issues Committee >
          • Current Projects & Goals
          • New Development Tracker
          • Meeting Minutes
        • Community Issues
      • Good Neighbor and Good Business Award
      • Meeting Minutes
    • City of Mpls Public Hearings
    • Neighborhood Volunteer Hub
  • Calendar
  • Spend Big on Small
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Anti-Racism Work
    • Guiding Documents
    • Job & Internship Openings
    • Contact