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Headwaters 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…
Migdalia 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,…
Justice & 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…
Moving $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…
Giving Project Cohort Moves Half a Million to Gender Justice Across Minnesota
“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
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
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
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
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…
Introducing the Black Radiance Network: The Next Chapter of Black Movement Work at Headwaters
Dear Community, I am writing to share exciting updates about the next chapter of the Black Movement Ecosystem Fund here at Headwaters Foundation for Justice. First, it is almost hard to believe that…