December 2024 Community Connections Newsletter ✉️

Issue VII | December 2024

Monthly Updates from Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization

📢 Welcome

Dear Neighbors,

The end of the year is here, and what a year it’s been! As we reflect on 2024, I’m proud of the incredible work we’ve accomplished together— connecting neighbors, building community pride across Webber-Camden, and supporting our local businesses.

Here’s a few highlights from 2024…

• Homeownership Support: WCNO helped strengthen homeownership through down payment assistance, revolving rehab loans, emergency grants, and senior deferred loans. In 2024, we provided 3 home improvement loans, 6 purchase assistance loans, and 1 senior deferred loan, totaling $76,328 in investments.

• Business Growth: Small businesses benefited from façade improvement grants, covering up to $7,500 for qualified upgrades. In addition, we launched a video series to promote local small businesses and organizations. Watch the video.

• Community Investments: WCNO secured over $323,000 in grants for youth violence prevention, neighborhood programs, business development, and safety initiatives.

• Youth Engagement: Programs like Healing Circles at Olson Middle and Camden High Schools, Neighborhood Navigators, and the Summer Youth Program engaged more than 400 young people. These efforts fostered leadership, personal development, and community involvement.

• Events & Partnerships: From the Annual WCNO BBQ to National Night Out and the May Pop Out, our events brought neighbors together. Collaborations with partners like the Camden Lions, Unity Scrubs, and Minneapolis Public Schools amplified these efforts.

We’re excited to share that WCNO has a new home! This move symbolizes growth, opportunity, and a fresh start for 2025. We invite you to celebrate with us at our upcoming Open House in January—mark your calendars and join your neighbors, local leaders, and businesses as we look toward what’s ahead.

Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. Thank you for being part of Webber-Camden’s journey. Here’s to a new year filled with connection, growth, and community!

With gratitude,

Patricia Deinhart-Bauknight

Executive Director, WCNO

🎉 You’re Invited: WCNO Open House!

Celebrate with us as we unveil our new office and kick off a bright future for Webber-Camden.

What to Expect:

Network with neighbors and local businesses

Learn how to get involved with your neighborhood organization

Enjoy free food and refreshments

Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcome & Introductions at 6

Location: 705 42nd Avenue North, Suite 203, Minneapolis, MN 55412

We can’t wait to see you!

🎥 Discover Webber-Camden

Step into the heart of Webber-Camden, where neighbors, leaders, and local businesses come together to create a thriving, inclusive community.

From favorite spots like Camden Social, North Market, and Get Down Coffee Co., to the voices of residents who make our neighborhood special, this video is a celebration of us.

Watch Now and Share

Let’s support our local businesses, celebrate what makes Webber-Camden great, and build a stronger neighborhood together!

Business Feature:

📍The Get Down Coffee Co.

The Get Down Coffee Co. is more than a coffee shop—it’s a movement. Led by Houston White, this Black-owned coffee company roasts and brews coffee while fostering connection and opportunity right here in North Minneapolis.

Located within the vibrant Houston White HQ at 1500 N. 44th Avenue, The Get Down is about “good music, good coffee, and cultural collision.” With a roasting facility in Northeast Minneapolis and deep roots in the community, it’s a space for everyone to gather, connect, and celebrate local culture.

Visit The Get Down Coffee: 1500 N. 44th Ave., Minneapolis, MN

Together, we’re changing the narrative, one cup of coffee at a time.

Find The Get Down Coffee on:

Website: getdowncoffee.com

Nominate a deserving Webber-Camden organization/business to be featured in our Monthly Newsletter.

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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for these exciting events happening around

Webber-Camden in the coming weeks:

WCNO Offices Closed

December 20th 20204 to January 6th 2025

WCNO Board Meeting

January 8th 2025 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Open House

Join neighbors, friends, and community leaders as we unveil our new office and celebrate what’s ahead.

January 23rd from 5-7:30 PM

P.S. Don’t forget—our Open House is January 23rd. Come celebrate, connect, and see what’s ahead for Webber-Camden!

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