Afterschool programs in Minnesota keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors.
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The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Kari Denissen-Cunnien
Ignite Afterschool
1400 Van Buren St. NE
Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55413
651-644-5836
kari@igniteafterschool.org
http://igniteafterschool.org/
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Nicole Hernandez
Children's Defense Fund Minnesota
555 Park St. Suite 410
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-855-1174
nhernandez@childrensdefense.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Christian Kibler
Burnsville Youth Collaborative
11308 River Hills Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4107
ckibler@isd191.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Jenny Wright Collins
University YMCA and Beacons Network
1801 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(763) 370-3554
Jenny.Collins@ymcamn.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Matthew Kjorstad
YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis
30 South 9th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 810-5461
mkjorstad@ymcatwincities.org
Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.
Caucus members in your state:
Rep Betty McCollum (D-MN)
Sen Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Sen Tina Smith (D-MN)
For the past 7 years, the Afterschool Alliance has been a proud sponsor organization for national AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting State Afterschool Networks and STEM Ecosystems to increase the access to and quality of enrichment opportunities for youth.
Currently there are no Afterschool VISTA locations in your state.