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• • ..+ ~ chinq /;Y S mac( ~~~ e ' THE SAINT PAUL ;FOUNDATION 'y acing Race ~~ ~~ Ctverview -What are we doing? Safe. Valued. Respected. Words that represent what we all strive for and aspire to in our lives. However, racism plays a role in compromising these values for us all. To address racism, The Saint Paul Foundation launched the Facing Race We're all in this together'" initiative in the East Metro area (including Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties in Minnesota). Facing Race is a multi-year initiative that focuses on addressing racism at individual and institutional levels. How can I get involved? You can get involved with Facing Race by hosting New Comersalions About Race and Racism, attending community events designed to address racism and spreading word of the initiative to your friends, neighbors and family members. For more information, visit vvwvv.FacingRace.org or call 651.325.4265. The Saint Paul Foundation recognizes that racism fosters dominance and Our Funders control of one group over another based on social definitions of race. ~ Saint Paul Foundation The vision of Facing Race is to create a more equitable, just and open Katherine B. Andersen Fund of region in which everyone feels safe, valued and respected. Facing Race ~ Saint Paul Foundation meets people and institutions where they are, gives them tools to discuss F R. Bigelow Foundation issues of race and racism and moves them to take action to end racism Otro Bnamer Foundation and discrimination. John S. and James L Knight Foundation Advised Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Partners -Who are we doing it with? Mardag Foundation • Facing Race Advisory Committee (please see reverse side) The Saint Paul Foundation is seeking • Organizations and community groups throughout the Metro area and additional funding partners for beyond. implementation of the campaign. About The Saint Paul Foundation Challenges/Issues -Why are we doing it? The Saint Paul Foundation is the In 2004, The Saint Paul Foundation completed an assessment to learn communiy foundation for Saint Paul and how Saint Paul and surrounding communities were doing in terms of surrounding areas. It connects and identifying and dealing with racism. Roy Wilkins Center for Human supports donors, nonprofits and partners Relations and Social Justice at the Humphrey Institute and the Wilder to enrich lives and communities through philanthropy. Since 1940, The Saint Paul Research Center served as the lead researchers on the project. Foundation has granted more than $400 million to nonprofit organizations More than 1,000 community members in Dakota, Ramsey and contributing to the health and vitality of Washington Counties participated in the survey through focus groups the community. Through initiatives such as and individual interviews. The results provided a baseline understanding Facing Race and others, the Foundation of the attitudes and experiences that exist in the East Metro area. works with the community to identify and address key issues. For more information, (continued on reverse side) visit vvww saintpaulfoundation.org.