Greater Twin Cities United Way: Improving Lives, Strengthening Communities

The menu has downgraded

Employment

United Front

United Front Header

The economic downturn and its effects on human services organizations were the topic of conversation for over 650 people who attended United Front on March 13. The event provided a forum for community leaders to learn about the current economic status, get state and federal budget updates and converse with other leaders about how we can all work together to create solutions.

Information and resources were provided in addition to the open forum for related services to come together and discuss ideas for working together to better serve communities. Check back for updates on the online collaborative site we're creating to continue the discussion! Until this is launched, view the issue summaries and notes from each of the 10 cohorts below.

Read our United Front article by nationally published journalist Laura Billings.

Panel/General Session

The line-up of speakers included Mike Opat, Hennepin County Commissioner; Mayor Chris Coleman; Tom Stinson, Minnesota State Economist; Ellen Goldberg Luger, General Mills Foundation; and Jon Campbell, Wells Fargo Minnesota Region.

Mayor Chris Coleman Attendees at general session
Panelists Jon Campbell and Ellen Luger Mayor Coleman looks on with interest Attendees listen intently to the panel

IML technology

The electronic keypad response system let the audience participate in the presentation. Thanks to IML for providing the technology to make this event more interactive!

Handouts from the General Session
All files are PDFs.

Fast Facts, MACC Alliance of Connected Communities
Nonprofit Capacity Building Resources
Nonprofit Current Conditions Report
Project Redesign
United Way's Agency Survey

View PowerPoint slides from the general session.

Cohort Sessions

After the general session, attendees joined with others in their service field for smaller discussions on how they can work together to address increasing needs in this recession.

Hunger Cohort Job Training Cohort
Hunger and food cohort has a lively discussion Jobs and training colleagues brainstorm ideas