🍀March E-News 2025🍀

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Resources for immigrants and community members

Minneapolis is a welcoming city, one that fosters inclusivity, respect and safety for all, regardless of immigration status.  We work to connect our neighbors and residents with services and opportunities so that everyone – including those born outside of the United States – feels a sense of belonging and can achieve their highest potential. This is and will remain our goal and commitment.

The City does not participate in immigration enforcement. There are many important distinctions between local and federal government. The City stands with and supports all residents, including those born outside the U.S.

The City of Minneapolis has an ordinance that states it will not operate programs for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws.

Below are links for residents to be aware of their rights and responsibilities:

• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota Know Your Rights page: This page includes fact sheets and multilingual videos.  
• Volunteer Lawyers Network Family and Immigration Preparedness Resources: This page contains a compilation of resources and guides. It also includes forms such as Delegation of Parental Authority.  
• Creating safe and supportive schools for immigrant and English learner students: This resource, created by the Minnesota Education Equity partnership, is described as a toolkit for upholding the human and educational rights of Minnesota students.
• Welcoming America Preparation and Rapid Response Resource Collection: This collection of resources, compiled by Welcoming America, is a living document containing multilingual resources and will continue to be updated.
• In this January 14, 2025 press conference led by Hennepin County Attorney, Mary Moriarty, and joined by many legal and community leaders, advocating against the multifaceted public safety impacts of the Laken Riley Act, which was ultimately passed and signed into federal law on January 29, 2025. In the press conference, County Attorney Moriarty highlights the key ways the city and the county continue in their protections for our immigrant neighbors, consistent with their commitment to public safety.

In the City of Minneapolis, we know that many are impacted by immigration developments and many are committed to welcoming and fostering a sense of belonging for residents born outside of the United States. Working together has never been more important than now.

Please visit the City’s Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs webpage to learn more.

Additional rights from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

EPNI March Calendar

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Please visit the EPNI web Calendar for event details & to RSVP! Also post and share our March Event Calendar flyer which is linked here and posted below. Flyer PDF

Tuesday, March 11th - Community Capacity Training: "Verbal De-Escalation and Other Practical Skills" 6:00-7:30pm • 1000 E. 14th St. • RSVP Link

Wednesday, March 12th - Neighborhood Vitality & Land Use Joint Committees Meeting
6:30-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave., or participate via Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84231574529

ALL are welcome to the joint EPNI Neighborhood Vitality & Land Use Committees meeting, to bring your ideas and and connect with your neighbors. This joint committee structure creates your "one-stop shop" for Elliot Park Neighborhood involvement with new and ongoing neighborhood projects in service to our shared Elliot Park community. At the Weds. March 12th joint committees meeting:

- The Land Use & Transportation Committee will review and give input on current neighborhood development & infrastructure projects. 

- The Neighborhood Vitality Committee will review updates on several current projects, including:

- Recently Board-approved EPNI partnership with City's Public Health

- Opioid Response Team and partners, in supporting its new Opioid treatment outreach pilot program;

- Updates on EPNI assistance to help connect our neighbors displaced by 8/13/24 Stadium Place apartment fire at 1501 S. 11th Ave. with Hennepin County victim advocacy assistance in the newly filed criminal arson and homicide case

- Update on continued advocacy efforts with MPRB and the city for Safe Needles Disposal Kiosk at Elliot Park;

- Review volunteer opportunities at upcoming spring events, including the early April Neighborhood Safety Forum (date TBD); and the April 22nd Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup.

- Bring your voice -- ALL are welcome! Questions or want to learn more? Contact [email protected] or call/text (612) 234-2280. See you there!

Monday, March 17th - EPNI Board Meeting 6:00-7:30pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Your voice matters, and your insights are invaluable. Join the EPNI monthly Board meeting to stay informed, share your ideas, and help shape the future of our community. Together, we can make our neighborhood an even better place to live. ALL are welcome -- see you there!

*SAVE THE DATE* April 22nd Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup!

Spring into Action: Join Us for a Neighborhood Cleanup & Planter Care Event! Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to our community! We’re teaming up with EPNI, the Downtown Improvement District, MPRB - Elliot Park, Kraus-Anderson, and local businesses for a day of neighborhood cleanup and native planter care. Whether you’re sprucing up the streets or tending to planters, your efforts will make a big impact!

When: Tuesday, April 22nd (Earth Day!)
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Choose one or both shifts:

• Shift 1: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

• Shift 2: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Where: Elliot Park & Rec Center (1000 E. 14th Street)

Meet here to kick off the event, grab supplies, and join your team. Refreshments will be provided! Let’s come together to care for our neighborhood and welcome spring in style. Sign up today and make a difference with your neighbors! 🌱✨

Do you have a suggestion or question for Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc.? Email [email protected] or text / call (612) 234-2280 and we will get back to you soon!

March Community Calendar

MPRB - Elliot Park & Recreation Center Events

Friday March 21st - Community Coffee • 10:00am-12:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Recurring Events

See the full Elliot Park Recreational Calendar (flyer link)

 Elliot Park Neighborhood Dave & Buster's Fundraiser

🎮 Get ready for nonstop arcade action at Dave & Buster’s! Until April 20, 50% of every Power Card purchased through our fundraising page will be donated to Elliot Park Neighborhood! Redeem anytime at any participating Dave & Buster’s location for endless gaming fun with family and friends. Level up your next outing and support a great cause: grouprai.se/davebusters54215s

2024 Elliot Park Quick Resident Survey: 5 Questions, 10 Minutes --  Let YOUR Voice Be Heard - Survey HERE!

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley

Your voice matters! We appreciate you taking a few minutes to let us know what's most important to you in the neighborhood, and ways you want to get connected and involved in Elliot Park! Click HERE to take the quick EPNI survey • af-Soomaliga. Thank you!

City & Community Updates

Story Corps City of Minneapolis: Launch Event

NCU Upcoming Sporting Events

March 11: Softball vs Augsburg at Edor Nelson Field – 4p & 6p

March 11: Baseball vs Hamline University at US Bank Stadium – 9:30p

March 12: Baseball vs Hamline University at US Bank Stadium – 12p

March 13-15: Women’s Basketball hosts the NCCAA National Tournament. - TBD

March 14: Softball vs Maranatha Baptist at West Saint Paul Dome – 1p & 3p

March 21: Baseball vs Northwestern at Reynolds Field in St. Paul – 3p

March 22: Baseball vs Northwestern at Reynolds Field in St. Paul – 1p & 4p

April 5: Outdoor Track at Klas Field – TBD

April 12: Outdoor Track at Royal Stadium - TBD

April 23: Outdoor Track at U of M Track and Field Stadium - TBD

April 26: Outdoor Track at Macalester Stadium - TBD

April 30: Baseball vs Augsburg University at Parade Stadium - 3p & 6p

EPNI Renter's Corner

Updates & Neighborhood Opportunities:

Become an Apartment Recycling Champion!

311: Did You Know . . . ?

Ongoing Notices & Opportunities:

Resources for Unhoused People

To access more resources visit: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/waypoint