Foundation News

ICE out of MN: $120,000 in emergency funding

January 28, 2026

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,…

Headwaters Launches Rapid Response Fund  

August 6, 2025

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…

Migdalia Loyola Meléndez Named as New Headwaters Co-Executive Director

June 23, 2025

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,…

Justice & Liberation Fund Moves $2 million to Black-Led Organizing

June 18, 2025

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…

Moving $200,000 in Solidarity with Immigrant-Led and Trans-Led Organizing

April 23, 2025

“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…

Giving Project Cohort Moves Half a Million to Gender Justice Across Minnesota

April 2, 2025

“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…

Embracing Change: Reflections from Co-Executive Director Bilal Alkatout

February 25, 2025

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. 

Co-Chairs in Conversation: The Benefits of Headwaters’ Shift to Co-Leadership 

February 19, 2025

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…

Co-Executive Director Applications Open Today

January 28, 2025

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…

Our Year in Review: 2024 Annual Report

January 22, 2025

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…