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Copy shortlink: St. Paul-based nonprofit Casa de Esperanza, which for nearly 40 years has worked to end domestic violence in Minnesota and nationwide, is changing its name to Esperanza United. According to President and CEO Patti Tototzintle, the new name will make it easier for those who use Esperanza United s services. Previously, Tototzintle said, the organization which focuses on the Latino community had two websites and several names for its various programs. Casa de Esperanza referred to the nonprofit s local programs, while its national programs became known as the National Latino Network. Each had its own website. Now that s not going to be needed, Tototzintle said. We will be Esperanza United and we will be [marketed as] a national organization that still has a presence in Minnesota and in the Twin Cities. ....
Family of 19-year-old Yadhira Romero Martinez speak out after man charged in her death Martinez s cousin – Jenny Smith – says the family initially filed a missing persons report when she didn t come home from work. Author: Charmaine Nero (KARE 11) Published: 7:49 PM CDT April 29, 2021 Updated: 7:49 PM CDT April 29, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS Loved ones of 19-year-old Yadhira Romero Martinez are remembering her one week after she was found dead inside a Minneapolis home. Martinez s cousin – Jenny Smith – says the family initially filed a missing persons report when she didn t come home from work. My brother was actually the one that was looking for her, said Smith. We couldn t find her, so obviously we reported to authorities, but it was taking a long time. ....
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos ex, gives $25 million to Minnesota nonprofits MacKenzie Scott said she gave $4 billion in four months. December 16, 2020 5:38pm Text size Copy shortlink: Gaye Adams Massey s phone rang with a gift unlike any the YWCA St. Paul had ever received. A secretive philanthropist wanted to cut the YWCA a $3 million check the largest one-time private donation in the organization s 113-year history. It was an out-of-the-blue grant that Massey, the CEO, hadn t even applied to receive. This gift is just a wonderful recognition of our impact in the community, Massey said Wednesday. It couldn t be better news at the end of a challenging year. ....