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Whittier depends on you! Donate to invest in your community.

The Whittier Alliance is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The work of our staff, Board of Directors, and teams of volunteers is part of what makes Whittier such a vibrant, diverse, and unique neighborhood in which to live, work, or eat. We operate on a very tight budget, and while we do receive funding from the City of Minneapolis, many of our activities are not covered by this funding.
Your tax deductible donation allows us to keep delivering for Whittier. Thank you!
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Dear Neighbor,

​Greetings and well wishes from the Whittier Alliance Neighborhood Organization, an independent non-profit supporting residents, businesses, and property owners in our much beloved neighborhood. This year brought new challenges and opportunities to our work in the neighborhood, and we are reaching out to share some highlights and ask for your support. With your help, we can continue providing critical resources, meaningful community building opportunities, and grassroots organizing as we head into the new year. Read on to learn more about our work in 2021.

​2116 Nicollet Avenue

This year we purchased 2116 Nicollet Avenue, the last remaining vacant lot on Whittier's stretch of this important commercial corridor. It brings an opportunity for an inclusive, community-led, innovative real estate development which could have a resounding impact on the neighborhood for years to come. In October, the Board of Directors convened a project steering committee to guide the process, develop an RFP (Request for Proposals), and identify a development partner for us to bring it to life.

Eat Street Fall Arts Fest

Whittier Alliance brought community together at 2116 Nicollet Ave for the Eat Street Fall Arts Fest. Hundreds of neighbors enjoyed a local artists and makers market, live music and dance performances, mural painting with Juxtaposition Arts, and activities from Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and Mia on a beautiful fall afternoon. 

Tenant Support & Outreach

This year we brought on a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Tenant Organizer in collaboration with HOME Line to combat displacement and jumpstart our volunteer engagement. We worked closely with tenants to help them navigate assistance programs such as the Energy Assistance Program, RentHelpMN, Zero Balance Project, and more. Our staff has also been working to help immigrant and refugee families navigate the rental housing process and find new homes in the neighborhood that meet their needs. 

Lake Street Rebuild and Nicollet Ave

Whittier Alliance supported the Cultural Wellness Center and neighboring organizations to open community engagement on the future of the Wells Fargo site at Blaisdell and 31st. This partnership has grown to set the stage for a broader process backed by the McKnight Foundation to re-imagine and rebuild Lake Street with racial, economic and environmental justice at its core. Teams of organizations led by Cultural Wellness Center are providing a framework and support for a 6 month process focused on centering the voices of historically marginalized people and communities; creating an aligned vision for the future of Lake Street; rallying and coordinating local and national financial support to help ensure there are resources to implement the community’s aligned vision. Whittier Alliance's team is serving on the Project Team for Lake & Nicollet, one of four identified nodes in the corridor.

Voter Engagement

Whittier Alliance promoted voter education efforts, including assistance with first-time registrations, polling place research, compiling information on our digital election guide, and other key pieces to getting out the vote. We organized a Ward 10 City Council candidate forum in partnership with Pueblos de Lucha y Esperanza and Latino Media in addition to co-hosting a mayoral candidate forum with other neighborhoods. We hosted speakers on the public safety and rent stabilization ballot measures at our committee meetings and made space for neighbors to ask questions of their current elected officials.
​With your help, we can continue to advocate for our neighbors and small businesses, creating opportunity for our community to grow and flourish. You and your tax-deductible contribution of any amount are essential to our work! Donate via PayPal or read on below for other ways to give. We hope to count you in as a donor, as well as a community volunteer; fill out the form here to let us know how you’d like to get involved in 2022 and beyond! Thank you for making the choice to invest in your community and the many people who make Whittier the wonderful place that it is.

Sincerely,
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​Cyndi Hovey
Chair, Board of Directors
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Kaley Brown
Executive Director

Other Ways to Give

By Mail

Mail your check to: 

Whittier Alliance
10 E 25th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Employer Match

Ask your employer if they will match your gift to Whittier Alliance. 

IRA Charitable Rollovers

Make a gift by Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and take advantage of tax savings. Consult with your tax advisor to discuss your particular situation and determine the best method of giving for you. 

Federal Income Tax Identification Number: 41-1315023

Checks may be mailed to:
Whittier Alliance
10 E 25th St
​Minneapolis, MN 55404

From Eat Street, With Love

The only official recipe book of your favorite Eat Street dishes, this gem is the result of a collaboration with Zeus Jones and many of Whittier's iconic restaurateurs, "From Eat Street, With Love" is the perfect gift for the chef, history lover, or Minneapolis foodie in your life! Each book is $20.00, and proceeds directly benefit the Whittier Alliance's community-based programming.
Contact info@whittieralliance.org to arrange a pick-up time or to pay with cash or check.
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Whittier Alliance
10 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Tel: (612) 871-7756
Fax: (612) 871-0650
  • Neighborhood
    • Welcome to Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Whittier Solidarity Network
    • Whittier Dining Guide
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Neighborhood Volunteer Hub
  • Resources
    • Renters >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal & Mediation Services
      • Twin Cities Landlord Search
      • Housing and Household Resources
    • Home / Property Owners >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal & Mediation Services
      • Participation in Housing Choice Voucher Program
    • Businesses >
      • Training & Coaching Resources
      • Financial Assistance
      • Department of Labor Compliance Resources
    • Housing Search Assistance
    • Housing Emergency Support Services
    • Basic Essentials
    • Health and Wellness Support
  • Get Involved
    • Whittier Annual Meeting 2023
    • Upcoming Events
    • Voter Registration
    • Current Committees & Task Forces >
      • Housing and Land Use Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • Meeting Minutes
      • Community Engagement Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • 2017-2022 Meeting Minutes
        • 2015-2016 Meeting Minutes
    • Neighborhood Involvement Form
    • Call for Whittier Artists
    • WA Meeting Minutes & Board Packet Access
    • City of Mpls Public Hearings
  • Community Development
    • Project Tracker
    • Kmart, Lake & Nicollet
    • 2116 Nicollet Ave Development
  • Calendar
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • What is the Whittier Alliance?
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Guiding Documents
    • WA Bylaws Revisions Project
    • Job & Internship Openings
    • Contact