Foundation News
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
“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…
“We’re doubling down on what we know to be true – that there is no collective liberation without gender justice.” With passion and purpose, the 2024-25 Giving Project cohort mobilized…
At Headwaters, we’ve spent the last two years building an organization that embraces change as a constant. This mindset keeps us grounded, moving forward with purpose, and growing our impact with consistency.
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…
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…
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…