Sanneh welcomes New Staff members Gregg Bell and Noah Gerding Gregg at the Conway office Noah at the Conway office The Sanneh Foundation is excited to welcome two new members to our team, Noah Gerding and Gregg Bell. Sanneh is proud to be an organization that not only attracts the best and brightest, but also those with the biggest hearts. Each of our new staff members has a generous heart and has dedicated their lives…
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Sanneh Foundation Kicks Off Holiday Giving Fundraiser with NASCAR Star Kyle Larson Pledging to Raise $50K Kyle Larson and Sam at Hallie Q. Kyle & Tony at Conway The Sanneh Foundation’s Holiday Giving Fundraiser is off to a great start. On December 1st, “GivingTuesday,” we began our giving holiday by raising over $12,000 with the help of NASCAR star Kyle Larson. Over the summer, Kyle spent time with Sanneh distributing food, conducting round table conversations…
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The Sanneh Foundation becomes a 2020 HERBIE Award winner Great news, we’re award winners! Giving his acceptance speech from his office at Conway Community Center, Tony Sanneh accepted the 2020 HERBIE Award on behalf of The Sanneh Foundation. The foundation was awarded the 2020 HERBIE Award in the organization category by the Saint Paul Chamber Charitable Foundation. The HERBIE award recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that exemplify the traits inspired by its namesake, Herb Brooks. Each year, two…
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The Haitian Initiative starts Back to School Campaign after COVID and Civil Unrest derail school attendance in Haiti Tony and H.I. Soccer Team at 2013 USA Cup Like everyone else in 2010, Tony Sanneh had Haiti on his mind following the devastating 7.0 earthquake that reduced much of Port-au-Prince to rubble. Shortly after, the Haitian Initiative (H.I.) was started as a collaborative effort to support more than 300 children in Cité Soleil, Haiti. For three hours every…
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The Sanneh Foundation receives $25,000 from The Otto Bremer Trust for COVID Response and Distance Learning Hub Sanneh tutor and student The Sanneh Foundation continues to accept more students in their new Distance Learning Hub thanks to a $25,000 donation from the Otto Bremer Trust. For too many working parents distance learning means either leaving their kids home alone in front of a computer or forgoing work in order to be home with their children.…
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Years at Sanneh: 1 yearPronouns: She/HerRole in Sanneh: Dreamline Coach Background Bridget is a former AmeriCorp VISTA who worked in Community Resource Development. She is now a Dreamline Coach. Where are you from? I was born in Minnesota and raised throughout several states—not due to the military. Who did you look up to and how does it inspire you? My grandmother has always been my role model growing up, she embodies the true essence of kindness. Whether…
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Despite COVID challenges The Sanneh Foundation increases summer staff Like many nonprofit organizations, The Sanneh Foundation has been significantly impacted by the global health crisis which has caused many organizations to unfortunately cut staff. However, this summer we found ourselves in a unique position as this season we experienced our largest workforce yet. Choosing not to shutter our operations, we instead shifted our focus to providing our community with the crucial resources and support it needed. We transitioned…
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Spotlight: David Mendez David Mendez Years at Sanneh: 5 Pronouns: He/ Him /They What is on your playlist? A mix of almost anything R&B, Hip-Hop, Latin, other international tunes, instrumentals, and Smooth Jazz Background David Mendez is a Site Coordinator for the Dreamline program. He works as a Dreamline Coach at Humboldt High School. David comes from St. Paul’s West Side community. He is a poet with pieces published in the St. Paul Almanac and…
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Sanneh Foundation provides summer campers with safe and FUN sporting activities Taft Park Soccer Camp Since 2010, The Sanneh Foundation has provided free summer sports camps for nearly 40,000 youth in the Twin Cities and Metro area. While the pandemic has created many challenges, Sanneh remains committed to our mission to provide kids with a safe, healthy, and FUN camp environment. A summer without free community camps, with kids not being able to run around…
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Sanneh Spotlight: Laquita Davis Our Spotlight series highlights Sanneh Foundation community members. The Spotlight series introduces Sanneh members to the world on a personal level. Through interpersonal connection, Spotlight aims to bridge the gap between community members and The Sanneh Foundation. What is your favorite quote? “Listen to yourself and in that quietude, you might hear the voice of God.” –Maya Angelou Quick Snapshot Hello, my name is Laquita Davis and I am from…
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