Posts by Ewan Scotto
Solidarity in Uncertain Times: Fund of the Sacred Circle 2026 Grantees
Renewing Commitment to Native Communities Headwaters Foundation for Justice is excited to announce that the Fund of the Sacred Circle (FSC) and FSC Native Community Grantmaking Circle have awarded an…
Read MoreSix Months of Rapid Response: What We’re Seeing Across Minnesota
From eviction defense to immigrant community protection, the first four cycles of the Rapid Response Fund show how organizations across the state are responding to a rapidly changing political landscape. …
Read MoreICE out of MN: $120,000 in emergency funding
Since December, Minnesota has been under occupation by ICE and federal forces. In that time, our communities have been subjected to extraordinary violence and fear. Our immigrant family members, friends,…
Read MoreHeadwaters Launches Rapid Response Fund
Dear community, At Headwaters Foundation for Justice (HFJ), we know that the nature of grassroots organizing means that our funding cycles do not always align with organizations’ real-time financial needs…
Read MoreMigdalia Loyola Meléndez Named as New Headwaters Co-Executive Director
Headwaters Foundation for Justice (HFJ) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Migdalia Loyola Meléndez, an accomplished leader with 30 years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit leadership, and grantmaking,…
Read MoreJustice & Liberation Fund Moves $2 million to Black-Led Organizing
A historic $2 million is moving into the hands of Black-led organizers across Minnesota, guided entirely by community leadership. The 2025 Justice and Liberation Fund (J&L) will support 40 Black-led…
Read MoreMoving $200,000 in Solidarity with Immigrant-Led and Trans-Led Organizing
“Headwaters will continue to support organizing to assert the rights, dignity, and humanity of all immigrants and trans people throughout Minnesota in all political conditions.” Since February, Headwaters has made…
Read MoreCo-Chairs in Conversation: The Benefits of Headwaters’ Shift to Co-Leadership
At Headwaters Foundation for Justice, we believe in the power of shared leadership to strengthen our work and deepen our impact. Our board’s decision to implement a Co-Chair model in…
Read MoreCo-Executive Director Applications Open Today
Dear community, We are excited to share that Headwaters is now accepting applications for our second Co-Executive Director position. This fall, we announced that Headwaters is embracing a shared leadership…
Read MoreOur Year in Review: 2024 Annual Report
As we reflect on Headwaters Foundation for Justice’s 40th year, we are reminded of the collective strength and deep connections that sustain us. Together with our partners and community, we…
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