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April 2020
Mental Health MN announces “CONNECT” Initiative to fight social isolation
Mental Health Minnesota is kicking off CONNECT, an initiative aimed at fighting the social isolation many people in Minnesota feel as a result of social distancing/COVID-19. The CONNECT initiative provides social connections by phone between volunteers and people who may be struggling with social isolation, loneliness, stress, anxiety, or worry. Volunteers will also be able to provide information and resources to help address any mental health concerns if needed. Long-term social isolation and/or loneliness can be detrimental to both mental health and…
Find out more »MSP Film Society offers virtual cinema
While daily in-house cinema programming is temporarily suspended and the 2020 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) is disrupted for now, the MSP Film Society is offering the opportunity to watch films from home online.
Find out more »COVID-19 resources from the City of Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis has web pages and a newsletter about COVID-19.
Find out more »City of Columbia Heights closures
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to protect customers and employees, the City of Columbia Heights has closed the majority of its public-facing services.
Find out more »City of St. Anthony COVID-19 updates
The City of St. Anthony has a web page dedicated to COVID-19 information and resources. The page includes a link to an interactive map to find food options in the city, information about closures, and general information. Link: savmn.com/453/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information-Resourc.
Find out more »Minneapolis Parks COVID-19 updates
For updates and info, including social distancing information for parks, visit: minneapolisparks.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information/.
Find out more »ONLINE: Studio Pintura virtual gallery open through May 3
Studio Pintura, 1500 Jackson St. NE, has a virtual gallery for its 3rd Annual Juried Floral Art Exhibition, which features flowers as the central theme of the work and includes the work of 28 artists. The show is scheduled to run online through May 3.
Find out more »Corona Virus news updates for the deaf community
A special Facebook Group has been created to share Covid-19 news updates with the larger deaf community. Started by Minneapolis resident and deaf community activist, Ellie Kidder, the group is sharing information out daily, engaging people in the community that are feeling scared and anxious. Link: www.facebook.com/groups/755877354940055. Additional info: Ellie Kidder, 651-964-1302 or art1048@gmail.com
Find out more »Comment period for Neighborhoods 2020 program guidelines extended to July 15
The public comment period for the Neighborhoods 2020 draft program guidelines on neighborhood programming and funding to support the City’s 70 neighborhood organizations in 2021 and beyond has been extended to July 15.
Find out more »Food Drive at Able Seedhouse + Brewery
Able Seedhouse + Brewery is partnering with East Side Neighborhood Services to collect non-perishable food items, supplies and cash donations for people in need here in Minneapolis.
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