Project Legacy

08/22/2026

These past two weeks have been incredibly busy as we have been working with our participants to make sure they have what they need to register for college classes, have basic necessities covered and are ready for a new school year.

A year ago, I wasn't sure we would have the funding to continue our work because of "changes in priorities" from the federal government. Although PL doesn't receive federal grants, changes at the top certainly trickle down to the state level as well as to private foundations. All of these changes resulted in a massive (to us) loss of projected revenue.

We tightened our spending, moved out of the Empowerment Center, expanded our partnerships and focused our work....determined to see our current participants through to graduation.

Today, I am grateful and so happy to tell you that the community stepped up and as a result, our budget is sound and we are able to once again know that we have the resources necessary to continue serving the increased number of young people who continue walking through our doors. Every week, more youth arrive seeking a community of belonging and safety where they can thrive.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to Project Legacy . Because of you, our future as never looked brighter!
Www.projectlegacymn.org

08/21/2026

Hello PL Friends!
We have Circle at People of Hope Church tonight from 6:30-8pm.

Our students could use food and school supplies - if you have time and interest, items could be dropped off tonight.
We will be posting additional items and dates in the next few days.

We have a request for an ironing board and iron, sheets for full size beds, bed pillows and blankets, cleaning supplies, and food -

Chicken breasts
Chicken
Ground beef
Rice
Sugar
Flour
Salt and pepper
White bread
Sandwich meat (no pork)
Sandwich bags
Individual bags of chips
Milk
Eggs

We could always use gift cards to:
Wal-Mart
Target
Trader Joe's
Cub
Hy-vee
Aldis
Gas stations

If you'd like to donate but these times don't work for you, please lmk and we can find an alternate time.

If making a donation is easier for you, you can do so here and we will do the shopping:
Www.projectlegacymn.org/donate

Thank you for all of your care and support!

08/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that USBancorp has awarded a $10,000 grant to Project Legacy to support our Legacy Scholars program. This gift allows us to increase our enrollment and provide support to more students.
Thank you, USBancorp!
Www.projectlegacymn.org

07/21/2026

This summer, one of our Project Legacy scholars began a paid internship out of state in supply chain management. He had one pair of dress pants and one shirt and tie that we had bought for him two years ago.
Securing this internship was a dream come true for him and a testement to his hard work and dedication.

For young people living in poverty, the barriers are many. Project Legacy works to make sure that when opportunities arrive, our students can walk through the door with their heads held high and confident that they belong in the spaces they enter.
We are so grateful for the many donors who contribute to Project Legacy so that all of our young people have what they need to enter the workforce.

Thank you, Community!
Www.projectlegacymn.org

07/04/2026

From all of us at Project Legacy....

06/27/2026

Project Legacy will be at Rochesterfest today from noon-6pm!
Stop by for some henna, good conversation, meet our youth and share Your story of belonging! We can't wait to see you!

06/19/2026

06/14/2026

Today would be a great day to make a donation to Project Legacy to help us meet our Mayo Clinic challenge grant! If we raise $10,000 Mayo will match that dollar for dollar!
All money raised goes to the direct support of our youth!
Www.projectlegacymn.org/donate

05/25/2026

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As we prepare to celebrate our graduates this month, I keep thinking about what it takes for a young person not only to survive, but to keep going day after day...to stay in school, to keep believing in a future, to ask for help when they need it, and to trust that someone will answer. At Project Le...