You can make a lasting impact on the lives of Minneapolis students
AchieveMpls owes its ongoing success to the support from and partnerships with people who are invested in public education in Minneapolis, people like you. There are a number of ways to get involved with our organization and start making a difference in the lives of our students. Invest in our children's future today by giving your funds, time or commitment to AchieveMpls.
Donate AchieveMpls provides you with the opportunity to positively impact the lives of Minneapolis students. 87 percent of all dollars raised funnel directly back into the classrooms, supporting our youth as they succeed in school and become productive members of society. More »
Volunteer Every student has the right to plan for life after high school. Whether that means going to college or moving straight into a career, they must be prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world. The Career & College Centers were created to help ensure all Minneapolis High School students have the chance to live out their dreams, and we need people like you to make it all possible. More »
Engage Educating our children is the responsibility of our entire community. You can play your part in supporting Minneapolis students' success, even when short on funds or time to volunteer. More »
Ninety-two year old Jean Nudell has spent 86 of her years involved in and supporting the Minneapolis Public Schools. After graduating from MPS, Jean returned with her teaching license and spent the next 23 years teaching special education and first grade. Once retired, Jean continued to support Minneapolis students through volunteer work and by establishing the One Child at a Time Fund in 2000.
The Fund relies on teachers to identify individual students whose aspirations and achievement would benefit from additonal enrichment opportunities. To date, the Fund has provided students with musical instruments and lessons, scholarships to attend language camps, science immersion experiences, cultural exchange programs and opportunities to study environmental conservation abroad.
Patients and families walking into HCMC are greeted with a friendly smile from Martin Campbell and his fellow ambassadors. As a recent high school graduate dreaming of one day becoming CEO of a large, urban hospital, Martin was an ideal candidate for placement in a medical internship through STEP-UP's healthcare pipeline. "Working at HCMC has helped me enhance my people and problem solving skills. I have learned the importance of networking and professionalism," said Martin. Chosen to speak at STEP-UP's year-end recognition event, Martin shared his goal of leading a hospital some day with the crowd. Then, as he stepped down from the podium, he lifted his shirt sleeve to show one STEP-UP staff member that "I've already got the CEO watch!"