Sometimes it just takes a "hand up"
to help someone

Welcome to It Takes A Village

We believe a “hand-up” is better than a “hand-out.” We started serving the children and adults of our Northside community after the death of George Floyd, and we continue to make a positive impact through youth development and food distribution. It Takes A Village is a learning center where youth can be safe, get help with schoolwork, and use resources to help reach their fullest potential.

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What We Do

Youth Development focused on Entrepreneurship

We want to be a part of the change to help students in low income households be at or above grade level in school. We offer mentoring, tutoring, and a community for kids to thrive. Our youth have a countless amount of activities to mold and shape their bright futures into entrepreneurship.

It takes a village to raise a child is an African proverb that means that an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to experience and grow in a safe and healthy environment.

Mission

It Takes a Village exists to elevate the educational and emotional success of the children of the Cleveland community in North Minneapolis through after-school educational support, fun activities, and additional community education. With our village of donors and volunteers from in and around the community, we will create a positive space that reflects the promising future of the area. Our sponsor Intelligent Ghost Entertainment LLC hosts concerts and events monthly through their "Concerts with a Cause" with the hopes to raise money for our ongoing programs.