Agenda for Lasting Change

Our Agenda for Lasting Change is our long-term commitment to measurably impact the community's most pressing issues through 10 goals in three critical areas:

Meeting Basic Needs

• Reduce hunger in our area 20 percent by 2009.
• In partnership with the Governor's initiative, end long-term homelessness in the Twin Cities by 2010.
• Improve the financial stability of 40,000 individuals by 2009.

Supporting Health and Independence

• Increase access to healthcare for an additional 25,000 people by 2010.
• Increase healthy, preventive behaviors among an additional 15,000 children by 2010.
• Help an additional 15,000 seniors and people with disabilities maximize their independence by 2010.

Nurturing Children and Families

• Increase the number of third-graders reading at grade level to 80 percent by 2012 (in partner school districts).
• Reach 15,000 additional youth through quality out-of-school time programming by 2012.
• Reduce family violence by increasing access to services 20 percent by 2012.
• Working with key community partners, ensure 80 percent of Minnesota children are ready for kindergarten by 2012.