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Block Leader Training–Create a Better Organized Block!

January 17, 2015 By Sarah

Monday, January 26th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

or

Thursday, January 29th, noon – 1:00 PM

Minneapolis Police Department’s Fifth Precinct, 3101 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis

Having an organized block makes everyone feel safer, and more importantly, brings neighbors closer to each other.  Anyone can be a block leader – businesses, tenants, homeowners, even building managers on blocks with huge apartment complexes. And if you aren’t ready to commit to a block but live in an apartment or condo building, you could be the contact for your building!

If you’re interested in more information on being a block leader, contact Jennifer Waisanen, the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Specialist for the Kingfield Neighborhood, for a one-on-one meeting at a coffee shop, OR attend one of the upcoming Block Leader Trainings:

Monday January 26 or Thursday January 29!

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Helping Panhandlers and Homeless Persons – 2019 Updates

December 23, 2014 By Cheryl

Have you ever wondered what you can do to help someone that is panhandling? Who should you call if you are worried about someone sleeping in a car? When the temperature plummets and winter arrives, or in the heat of the summer when temperatures soar, who can people experiencing homelessness turn to when they need help finding a safe place to stay? Call The Outreach Team!

The St. Stephen’s Street Outreach Team helps people experiencing homelessness find the housing and services they need to end their homelessness and improve their lives. They serve people experiencing homelessness who sleep outside, in their cars, abandoned buildings, and in other places not meant for human habitation. They also provide drop-in hours for clients Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 11am. Teams of two canvass the streets from 9am to 9pm Tuesday through Friday and Monday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The Team connects people to available rental housing, supportive housing, community resources, emergency shelters, drop-in centers, food shelves, and meal sites. For those that who cannot find suitable shelter, St. Stephen’s Human Services provides emergency gear, builds their trust by checking on their welfare, and helps them to find safe housing and the services needed to stay in their housing.

What can you do if you are worried about someone who may be homeless or is panhandling and they approach you?
Acknowledge the person (smile, nod, say hello, or wish them the best).
If you are comfortable speaking to them, give them information about the Street Outreach Team.
Call the Outreach Team and leave a message anytime at 612-879-7624 (Put this number in your cell phone!)
The Team is available Tuesday-Friday: 9am-9pm, and Monday & Saturday: 9am-5pm
Assess safety of the situation: Is this person an immediate danger to themselves or others? If so, call 911 immediately.

Want more information? Go to http://ststephensmpls.org

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Filed Under: Crime and Safety, crime prevention & safety, Equity & Outreach, housing, Uncategorized Tagged With: crime

Minneapolis tops the Nation in NNO Participation!

December 2, 2014 By Sarah

Thanks to incredible community support and an increase in community policing, Minneapolis has once again grabbed the trophy for top National Night Out (NNO) city in the country. It is the city’s 3rd year in a row topping the charts nationwide.

1,484 events were registered for NNO in 2014 ([including 51 in Kingfield alone!], setting a record on our City streets the night of August 5th. Attendance totaled more than 74,000 and more than 23,500 of them were kids and young adults. All told, 19% of Minneapolis’ total population participated in the celebration and 100% of city’s 83 residential neighborhoods participated this year.

“Our communities and block club leaders realize what a tremendous honor this is for our City. Our Officers and Crime Prevention Specialists certainly do. The numbers prove that we have a very strong partnership with the neighborhoods that play a huge part in helping keep our streets safe,” Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau said.

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KFNA Board Meeting, Wednesday October 8, 8 PM, MLK Park

October 7, 2014 By Sarah

KFNA Board Meeting / Wednesday October 8 /8 PM, MLK Park (Note time change to accommodate attending the conversation with the Police Chief and Mayor)

The time for this meeting has been changed to 8-9 PM to accommodate attending the conversation with the Mayor and Police Chief. Please know that neighbors are always invited to come hear what the KFNA Board is working on or bring their questions or concerns before the board. Community Forum occurs at the beginning of the meeting which is your opportunity to ask a question or raise a concern. If you have an item that is more than a simple update and expect to need more than 1-2 minutes, please contact Executive Director, Sarah Linnes-Robinson at and ask if there is time on the agenda for a more in depth discussion.

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Kingfield Block Walkers Walking Tuesday Oct. 7

October 6, 2014 By Sarah

There’s still time (before the snow flies!) to join the new Kingfield Block Walkers for exercise, camaraderie, and to be additional eyes and ears on our blocks! Groups are being formed to start walking this month at both evening and daytime hours.

E-mail to become part of this fun new group or simply join us for the first walk on Tuesday Oct. 7 at 9:30 AM at Butter Bakery Cafe, 3700 Nicollet Ave. S.  Ask for the Kingfield Walker discount when you order your warm-up coffee to go!

PS– If you are a Kingfield Home-based worker, stop into Butter at 8:30 AM on Tuesday to meet others from the neighborhood that work from home!

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Come to Kingfield Farmers Market Sunday 8:30 am - Come to Kingfield Farmers Market Sunday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm to buy Kingfield T-shirts and to preview some of the new merch supporting Kingfield PorchFest that is available on www.LoveYourNeighborhoodMPLS.org.
Welcome back @kingfield_farmers_market! We have mi Welcome back @kingfield_farmers_market! We have missed you. They are open every Sunday 8:30-1:00!
Thank you to @nighthawksmpls for donating dessert Thank you to @nighthawksmpls for donating dessert to Empty Bowls! Join KFNA tomorrow for Empty Bowls at Judson Church from 10:30 - 2pm. Donate and enjoy lovely handmade pottery bowls, soup, and bread pudding with caramel sauce from Nighthawks. 
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Thank you to @patisserie46 @sunstreetbreads and @b Thank you to @patisserie46 @sunstreetbreads and @bruggersbagels for donating breads to Empty Bowls! 
Join us this Sunday at Judson Church-- your donation gets you a handmade bowl, delicious soup, and great bread from local favorites!
Join the Kingfield Neighborhood Association in our Join the Kingfield Neighborhood Association in our fight to Tackle Hunger with the annual Empty Bowls event on SOUPer Bowl Sunday (February 12th) from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm @judsonchurch41. 
All donations will go to Nicollet Square, a housing option for formerly homeless youth that provides both efficiency apartments and optional onsite mental health care and emotional support. 
Kingfield Empty Bowls is an event that brings the community together to share a meal of homemade soup and bread donated by local restaurants out of handmade bowls donated by local artists. 
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#superbowl #EmptyBowls #Minneapolis #Minneapolis2023 #SouperBowl #Butterbakery #KFNA #kingfieldneighborhoodassociation #TackleHunger #fundraiser #soup #superbowl2023 #nicolletsquare #beaconinterfaithhousing
Thank you to @clanceysmeats for donating Southwest Thank you to @clanceysmeats for donating Southwest Turkey Chili to the 2023 Empty Bowls event! Join KFNA this Sunday at Judson Church from 10:30 - 2pm. Donate and enjoy handmade pottery and amazing soup from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Nicollet Square who help provide housing for community members. 
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