DFB Minneapolis is currently fundraising for a project with The Cookie Cart, a nonprofit bakery that provides job training and mentorship to at-risk youth.  Since the early 1980s, The Cookie Cart has been providing opportunities to thousands of young people in North Minneapolis, contributing to the neighborhood’s economic development and keeping kids off the streets.  The DFB funding will take this training to the next level by supporting a career certification program for Cookie Cart participants, further empowering kids in the program to achieve their life goals.  

In addition, members of the Minneapolis Chapter are donating their time through DFB’s social venturing initiative to help set up a formal mentorship program.

DFB will be sending a grant of $10,000 to The Cookie Cart soon, but there's still time to make a last-minute contribution to this project.  You can pitch in some much-needed dough by donating here, or you can also give via our page on Crowdrise, and be entered to win some fun prizes!