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Celebrating 40 Years of Headwaters

Headwaters Foundation for Justice reached our 40th anniversary in 2024. See a collection of the different ways we celebrated our 40th year! Here's to continuing to boldly fund the community organizing that drives Minnesota's fight for collective liberation.

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The Latest News at HFJ

Introducing the Black Radiance Network: The Next Chapter of Black Movement Work at Headwaters

Embracing Shared Leadership: A Conversation between Veronica Rucker and Sierra Judy

A Case for Storytelling: We need to imagine a better, more just world 

Our work continues through all political conditions

Centering Indigenous Perspectives: How Headwaters reminded me that solidarity benefits everyone 

Our Impact

“This was the first time I’ve ever donated a big chunk of money. I don’t look at money with a scarcity mindset anymore. Let me give because money can truly heal. Money can be used as medicine.”

Giving Project Program Alum & HFJ Donor

$3.4 Million

Granted by Headwaters during Fiscal Year 2022.

184

Number of grants awarded to organizations across Minnesota during Fiscal Year 2022.