Side by Side toward recovery
The hard part isn't over. Here's what comes next.
Three months ago, South Minneapolis families faced something no one should have to face. The fear was real. The disruption was real. And for some families, the losses were permanent.
Urban Ventures staff and mentors were in it with the neighborhood every hard day. Friends and supporters stepped out to ensure our families had food on the table and a roof over their head.
That phase is winding down. The recovery is just beginning.
The needs in front of us are clear. Kids who fell behind academically during the hardest weeks need support to catch up. Families carrying weeks of sustained fear need mental health care. And everyone needs the kind of long-term, consistent presence that helps people rebuild — not just get through.
That's what Side by Side is about.
A generous donor has committed to matching every gift dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000, in memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Your gift goes twice as far for families rebuilding right now.
