Basic Organization Information
Twin Cities Rise
- Physical Address:
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Minneapolis, MN
55401
- EIN:
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41-1761118
- Web URL:
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www.twincitiesrise.org
- NTEE Category:
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J Employment, Job Related
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J22 Employment Training
- Year Founded:
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1994
- Ruling Year:
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1994
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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United Way - $220,000
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Mission Statement
The mission of Twin Cities RISE! is to provide employers with skilled workers-- primarily men from communities of color in the Twin Cities area-- by training under- and unemployed adults for skilled jobs that pay a living wage of at least $20,000 annually.
Expert Reviews
Twin Cities Rise invests heavily in the training and coaching of low-income individuals, ultimately placing its participants in career-track jobs that earn a living wage and benefits. The organization has both an immediate impact on the people it serves and a long-term, systemic impact on the community through changing attitudes.
Impact Statement
TCR! in 2010
- Average wage graduates made: $24,655 plus benefits
- One-year retention: 82%
- Two-year retention: 71%
- TCR! has served more than 12,500 people since 1994
- Every graduate returns to state taxpayers $7.24 for every $1.00 invested in TCR!
Revenue and Expenses
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Financial Statements
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Chief Executive
Arthur Berman
Term:
Since
May
2008
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
From President and CEO, Art Berman:
Twin Cities RISE! is an innovative, anti-poverty organization that provides long-term training specifically designed for individuals facing the most barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.
2009 brought many challenges related to the worsening economic environment. We had revenue pressure under our pay-for-performance contracts due to sharply reduced hiring and layoffs. Philanthropic giving was lower as well. As a result, we took significant, aggressive actions to remain fiscally sound. This included consolidating Saint Paul operations, modestly cutting numbers served, eliminating three positions, and reducing management salaries and other expenses.
We were also proactive with respect to programming so that our participants were able to continue on their path to economic self-sufficiency. To that end, we were and are currently providing more support to participants who are particularly stressed, including expanding our successful Internship Program. The Internship Program engages participants in skill development and also provides a small stipend to participants. This program was a home run, providing a valuable bridge to full-time employment. We built relationships with new hiring partners, and our Interns are now succeeding at a phenomenal rate.
As a result of several generous gifts and a spectacular “Music on the Mississippi” fundraising event, we were even able to fully fund the Internship Program and not draw a penny from our reserves. In 2010 we will have 100 Interns in response to the program’s success and a still languishing economy.
As we look ahead we are challenged by the daunting economy and the barriers that persist for our participants. But we are also fortified by the strength and depth of our support – our donors, volunteers and staff are amazing. With this team we are demonstrating that we can not only survive but can thrive during difficult times.
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Highest Paid Employees & Their Compensation
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Program:
Twin Cities RISE! Program
- Budget:
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$2,415,039
- Category:
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Human Services
- Population Served:
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
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Male Adults
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Ethnic/Racial Minorities -- General
Program Description:
The program is a comprehensive training program for adults living in deep poverty that includes GED tutoring and test support, our signature Personal Empowerment training to develop work and employment readiness skills, one-on-one coaching, classroom training, supportive services, internship opportunities, and full-time employment placement services.
We measure success according to quantifiable outcomes, such as job placements with benefits, job retention, change in income, return on investment and impact on recidivism.
The Empowerment Institute is an external training arm of TCR! which extends our unique Personal Empowerment program to other organizations, nonprofits, corporations, schools and colleges. Personal Empowerment training leads to higher levels of success in personal relationships, academic studies and professional careers. The Empowerment Institute is self-sustaining and helps fund other TCR! programming.
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