Give to the Max Day: November 18th, 2021
SNO is able to continue putting on community-centric programs and events through donations from our community. Please join us for early giving or on November 18th to support SNO Community Members and Give to the Max!
What is Give to the Max Day?
Give to the Max Day was created in 2009 to launch GiveMN, a collaborative venture led by Minnesota Community Foundation and many other organizations committed to helping make our state a better place.
Give to the Max Day has become Minnesota’s annual giving holiday, raising nearly $225 million in its first 12 years. Every year, thousands of organizations and individuals generate donations and excitement for Minnesota causes that are working to improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans.
“Give to the Max is a celebration of the generosity of Minnesotans and the organizations which make our state stronger,” said Jake Blumberg, executive director of GiveMN. “Every dollar donated powers vital work being done in communities in every corner of Minnesota.”
Early Giving
Early Giving starts on November 1st and runs until Give to the Max Day (November 18th). Donations made during the early giving period are eligible for the daily $500 Early Giving Golden Ticket and the $10,000 Super-Sized Golden Ticket.
That means your donation could be randomly selected to turn into a donation of $500 or even $10,000 — talk about making an impact with your giving decisions!
Community Health Fair
Community Health Fair!
Sheridan Memorial Park (1300 Water St NE)
October 14th from 4-7pm
Update: Thanks everyone for attending our first Community Health Fair! Check out the photos here.
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Join us for a final fall neighborhood event~ our first Community Health Fair at Sheridan Memorial Park! We will have lots of activities, resources, and giveaway items available. These include:
Produce Giveaway in collaboration with East Side Neighborhood Services
Books for kids courtesy of Pierre Bottineau Library
Free Haircuts from Stellar Kindness Project
Wellness Activities from NE Wellness
Blood Pressure Checks and STI/STD Testing from Neighborhood Healthsource
Lead Testing with “the Leadie Eddie Van” from the Sustainable Resource Center
& Resource Booths on Child & Teen Check-Ups, family planning, sexual health, mental health & substance use, and MNsure signup support
Everything is completely free! Additionally, there will be free dinner, a community supply drive (list of items here), and a chance to fill out our Community Health Survey which will enter you to win a prize.
Want to volunteer to help set up and take down the event? Email us at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org!
Sheridan Bill Support
Are you a Sheridan Resident and struggling with rent or bills right now? Enter this lottery by September 15th for $100: https://bit.ly/3zRtcim
Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO) has $800 left from our T-shirt fundraiser to support Sheridan residents. We are giving out $100 to 8 Sheridan residents who will be selected randomly on September 15th from the pool of applicants.
Accepted applications will be notified within 2 business days of the application close date and, if randomly selected, will receive payment by September 20th via check or PayPal.
This fund is meant specifically for those who are struggling to make ends meet and is on the honor system, we will not be dictating what you use these funds for.
Other resources:
Lottery Drawing
The form to enter this lottery for bill support closed on September 15th, 2021 at 12pm. 15 people entered the lottery for 8 spots. We used RandomPicker to draw winners using entrant’s initials to maintain some level of anonymity. We will be reaching out to all entrants in the next two days.
The bill support fund winners are:
- LH
- THu (there were two entrants with TH initials, so both were entered with the next letter of their last name)
- CT
- AP
- MN
- ZP
- KW
- CH
If winners are unresponsive after 2 weeks or pass on the funds, we will reach out to the remaining entrants. If we are able to raise additional funds, we will also reach out to the remaining entrants. If you would like to donate on behalf of an entrant that did not receive funding, you can donate through our GiveMN page or to our Paypal with “Bill Support” in the description.
Hiring Outreach Interns
Image description: Dark blue background with dark pink fist raised on left side with yellow ring around it. The top dark pink banner reads "Intern with SNO" in White. Two yellow banners below read "We are hiring two community outreach interns" and "8-10 hours/week, flexible schedule, $20/hour" in dark blue. The bottom left has the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization logo in white, and the bottom right reads "Dual language proficiency in English and either Spanish or Somali required. More info: linktr.ee/sheridanneighborhood" in white.
We are excited to announce two PAID internship opportunities with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization! SNO is looking for two community outreach interns who will deepen our community engagement among Spanish- and Somali-speaking residents of Sheridan. These interns will work together to build relationships, host events, and help SNO identify mechanisms for prioritizing language accessibility and removing existing racial and cultural exclusion.
This internship is open to anyone ages 18 or older who has dual language proficiency in English and either Spanish or Somali. The pay is $20/hour with a flexible schedule of 8-10 hours per week for 3 months with opportunities for continuing after based on performance.
To apply for this position, please send an email with 2-3 paragraphs about why you think you are a good candidate for this position to sheridanneighborhoodmpls@gmail.com along with a list of any relevant work, school, or community experience. Applications are due by July 12th, 2021 at 5pm.
Please spread the word!
Free Vaccine Clinics
*Update 6/8: Unfortunately these vaccine clinics are CANCELLED because only 4 people made appointments- these people will be connected to other vaccine clinics. Hopefully this means that most of NE is already vaccinated! If you need a vaccination clinic still, check out the vaccine locator: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp
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Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in the neighborhood! East Side Neighborhood Services is partnering with Hy-Vee and neighborhood organizations to put on two free vaccine clinics for individuals 12+. No insurance required. Plus, receive a $10 Hy-Vee gift card when you complete your vaccination!
Location:
East Side Neighborhood Services
1700 Second St., N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
CLINIC 1: Tuesday, June 8th 2-6pm
Schedule your appointment here
A second dose clinic will be held at the same time and location on Tuesday, July 6
CLINIC 2: Saturday, June 12 10am-2pm
Schedule your appointment here
A second dose clinic will be held at the same time and location on Saturday, July 10
Vaccine Manufacturer: Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose vaccine available for 12+
We are looking for volunteers!
Are you able to help with registration or help monitor the waiting area for a 2 hour shift for one of this clinics? We need volunteers! Sign up to volunteer here.
2648 Marshall St NE
There has been a request for a Variance and CUP at 2648 Marshall St NE for a new cluster development right on the Mississippi River. The SNO board of directors has put out a letter of opposition for this request in the hope that this area eventually joins other riverside property into public use.
Read SNO’s Announcement of Opposition.
Read SNO’s Full Public Comment.
Join the online meeting where it will be discussed:
Monday, Jun 14, 2021 | 4:30 PM
City Planning Commission- Online Meeting
Agenda Item: 2648 Marshall St NE new cluster development of three dwelling units (PLAN10867)
Sign up to speak at the meeting: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/meetings/public-hearing-speaker-sign-up/
View the public hearing live on City Council TV: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/meetings/city-council-tv/
Justice for Daunte Wright
We at Sheridan Neighborhood Organization are committed in solidarity with the family, friends, and community of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black father who was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police on Sunday, April 11th, as well as those holding space at 63rd Ave N and Kathrene Dr. in grief and anger. We condemn the systems of racism and oppression which continue to enable police violence on our Black communities. We are calling on you, our neighbors, to get engaged in the community, talk to your legislators, and help financially support those who have been targeted by the police. We need everyone to work together to end this systemic violence on Black lives and we commit to doing everything in our power to support, uplift, and protect our Black community members here in Sheridan.
#JusticeForDaunteWright #BlackLivesMatter
Call for Justice for Daunte Wright:
Brooklyn Center Police: 763-569-3333
Brooklyn Center City Hall: 763-569-3300
Keith Ellison: 651-269-3353
Jacob Frey: 612-673-2100
Tim Walz: 651-201-3400
Support Daunte Wright’s Family:
(Please note “Daunte Jr.“ and double check your spelling as a few fake accounts have been made)
Cash App: $foamgod0114 (family) or $hubby98 (girlfriend)
Venmo: @thuy-jones (girlfriend/son)
PayPal: @holisticheaux
Renter Support Fund
Need help with rent during this time? The Minneapolis Renters' Coalition Renter Support Fund will open for applications the 15-20th of each month, opening and closing at noon.
The fund can support 25 new Minneapolis renters every month. Selected applicants will receive $300 a month for 3 months ($900 total).
More information and the application can be found here.
Fix & Paint Funding Vote
The SNO Board votes annually to add funds to the Fix & Paint Program, a deferred loan program for exterior home repair projects. Submit comments by the February Board Meeting (Feb 22nd) or attend to share your ideas on how we can change the program to better serve our neighborhood and how much funding should be allocated towards it.
Typically, about $50,000 is allocated to this program, allowing for at least 10 loans of up to $5,000 for Sheridan homeowners. This year, we are planning to open up the program to renters who work with their landlords on the application.
Have you received a Fix & Paint loan in the past? We would love to have your story and pictures of your project, as well as any ideas you have on making the program better! Email sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.
NE T-shirt Fundraiser
We are fundraising to support our residents and neighbors struggling during the pandemic through Northeast T-shirt sales! These raised funds will only go towards costs that SNO is not able to use city funding for, such as rent, bills, food, and legal support.
These shirts were made by local printer DomCasual, see his work on instagram at @domcasual. All shirts are unisex sizing (M-XXL; we are out of size small) and will come with a free Northeast Calendar and SNO sticker! A great gift for the holidays.
**IMPORTANT: Please machine wash COLD and air-dry these shirts. Do NOT wash with heat or dry in a dryer. The red NE may fade or scratch if you do not follow these instructions. Thank you for your understanding in our work to support local entrepreneurs and artists!**
We are asking $20 per shirt, but you are welcome to make additional donations which will also go to the same fund.
Currently, we have two purchase options:
1) Send a check to the SNO office: 1304 University Ave NE #301, Minneapolis, MN 55413
2) Purchase through Paypal at https://paypal.me/SheridanNeighborhood (If you are able to click “send to friends and family” or uncheck “paying for goods or a service,” we will receive the full payment without a $1 fee/shirt)
In either case, include a note with the quantity of each size you would like (M-XXL; we are out of size small), your address for drop off (if you live in NE), and your contact info (in case we run out of your requested size and for pickup arrangement if you live outside of NE)
Example: I would like 1 M and 1 XL shirt, deliver to 1304 University Ave NE, email is sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.
If you do not include this note, we will not be able to deliver it to you! We will be sure to deliver your purchase or get in contact with you within one week of receiving it. Thank you for supporting your neighbors!
The history of the NE Flag
The idea for a NE Mpls flag was developed by local Northeast Bank president Walter Rassmussen in 1973. Walter's vision for a park-like parking lot next to his bank needed a community flag to celebrate neighborhood pride. The winner of a flag design contest was crafted by a ten-year-old Northeaster named Tony Di Giovanni. Read more here.
Holiday Drive-In Event
Join East Side Neighborhood Services on December 12-14 for a Holiday Drive-In Event!
Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train benefits local food shelves across the United States and Canada. East Side operate one of the largest food shelves in Hennepin County, and have distributed more than one million pounds of food to more than 6,000 residents in the last year. Even though the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train won’t be rolling across the country this year, the spirit will still come alive in Minneapolis. This event will feature a virtual Holiday Train experience, light show, holiday movies and a Holiday Swag Bag!
Tickets available now! https://2020holidaydrivein.eventbrite.com
Free COVID Testing & Flu Shots
We're doing it again: FREE COVID testing and flu shots on Saturday, November 14 from 12-3 pm at East Side Neighborhood Services! Drive and walk up testing is available. Register on site, open to all!
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Prueba Gratis del COVID y Vacunas de la Gripe
Cuando: Sábado 14 de noviembre, de 12 pm a 3 pm
Donde: East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 NE 2nd Street, Minneapolis MN 55413
Prueba disponible llegando en auto o caminando, registrarse en el sitio, disponible para todos!
Do you want to volunteer? Let us know at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.Volunteers needed 11:20-3:30 with lunch provided. Volunteers will manage traffic flow, help with registration, and help translate for Somali and Spanish speaking guests.
Support Network Paused
SNO has decided to pause the Sheridan Support Network for a period of re-envisioning. We have received more funding requests than we can manage and are working on a system of vetting folks to ensure that they indeed do live in Sheridan or nearby neighborhoods. We wish we could support everyone, but all the funding we are reallocating is coming from community members, so we need to be sure that we are connecting them with folks in our community who need funds, as we promised.
- If you need masks, please email us at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org and we can drop them off to you.
- If you need supplies, you can find your nearest mutual aid location here: https://twin-cities-mutual-aid.org/.
- If you need support for rent or bills, please look into the Emergency Rental Assistance program: https://www.hennepin.us/rent-help
If you are hoping to help out, we encourage you to check in with your neighbors to see if they need anything (short term or long term), and to bring donations or sign up to offer meals to your closest homeless encampment. Find encampment meal sign up links here: https://linktr.ee/sanctuarymeals.
Free Lead Testing for Your Home
Neighbors in Bottineau and Sheridan are eligible to receive a $50 gift card if you call the Sustainable Resources Center and let them visit you to give you information about their programs. Call them at 612-870-4255 to see if you qualify!
Learn how to protect your family from lead-based hazards with a FREE lead assessment through a Hennepin County Window Grant Program.
Eligible Properties:
• Located in Hennepin County
• Home built before 1978
• A child (6 or under) lives in or frequently visits your home
Pop-Up Plant Giveaway!
Sheridan Neighborhood Pop-Up Plant Giveaway! 🌱✨
This Sunday, June 14th from 10-12pm, we will be outside Sheridan School in the Gym Parking Lot (Doors 10-11) giving out plants for your garden!
We will have tomatoes, peppers, herbs, perennials, and more! Each person can take up to 5 plants.
If we have any left over, we will distribute them to our neighbors! Feel free to email us at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org if you would like to get leftover plants delivered to you.
These plants are donated from Spark-Y, Growers Unite Minneapolis, Every Body Eats, and our community garden partners Dangerous Man Brewing Co and Surly Brewing Company! Thank you all for helping get food in the ground ❤️
Request a Face Mask
Starting today, everyone in Minneapolis is required to wear a cloth face mask in places of public accommodation throughout the city. In combination with social distancing, wearing a mask reduces the likelihood of disease transmission.
🌟Need a mask? We have you covered. Request them here: bit.ly/2xHDjes under "Receive Support". 🌟
Visit http://www.minneapolismn.gov/coronavirus/faqs#Masks to learn more about when you're required to wear a mask in Minneapolis.
Sheridan School Clean Up
Help out your neighborhood this Memorial Day weekend by cleaning up the grounds of Sheridan Elementary, social distancing style!
Trash pickup, weeding, garden work, etc. Please, for safety reasons, bring your own tools! We have lots of area to cover so spacing out will be no problem. Hope to see you for as much time as you can give.
Envision Community Proposal
Members from Envision Community Collaborative have joined us for SNO Board and Community Programming Committee meetings in Spring of 2020 to discuss their proposal for an Intentional Community Project in the Sheridan Neighborhood. They have proposed this project to be built on the 1720 Marshall St NE property owned by the Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board (MPRB).
Envision Community Collaborative is proposing a live 2-year demonstration housing 15-30 people in microhomes around a common house living cooperatively as an intentional community. If you are interested in learning more about the details of Envision Community and the background behind our proposal, see the below key documents about Envision and this project:
Project brief: this is the best summary document of the project.
Operating Handbook: learn about intentional community and how Envision will operate.
Cluster renderings: see what a typical Envision site will look like. Because Envision has a modular design, we can expand and contract the number of units based on the size of the lot or reconfigure the cluster groupings to fit onto various lot shapes.
Zoning staff report: read the staff report describing the zoning code text amendment approved by the City Council that allows Envision Community in Minneapolis.
Introduction to Envision Community: read a detailed introduction to Envision Community.
Setting the price-point for housing: learn more about how we set the price point for Envision's housing and our sustainable financial model.
Media links: read the Star Tribune article by Chris Serres and the MPR article by Martin Moylan about Envision Community.
Sheridan Neighborhood Organization has discussed the importance of supporting those experiencing housing instability in Sheridan Neighborhood and the Greater NE area and recognizes Envision Community’s common goal. SNO is currently drafting a letter of support for this project. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please let us know at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org and we will be sure to incorporate your input in our work with Envision and the MPRB moving forward.