We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance […]
… Said Governor Walz as he signed the largest infrastructure bill in state history. The $2.6 billion infrastructure bill will support funding for state agencies, counties, cities, universities, and established […]
Even though the snow has not left us yet, we are already thinking about celebrating all together the richness of our Latino culture and art outdoors! Please, save the date […]
On Monday, January 30th, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed the "Driver’s License for All” bill by a 69 to 60 vote after hours of debate and discussion. Thanks to […]
*Starting January 9, 2023, the free food distribution program, Canasta Familiar, has a new location in St. Paul* Every Monday, starting at 3 p.m. and while supplies last, we offer […]
CLUES Behavioral Health therapists have created a video series to help clients better understand how therapy services work and feel more empowered. The videos are available in Spanish. Playlist 3 Videos […]
On September 15, more than 400 business and community leaders gathered to celebrate Latino leadership and Hispanic Heritage Month at CLUES Gala Latina. The event was presented by CLUES, Best […]
Latinos have a long-standing tradition of backyard or kitchen gardens used to grow food for the family and share with friends. For more than six months, CLUES Jardín de Armonía […]
This is a guest article from Liz Franklin, MSW, LICSW, Associate Director of Behavioral Health at CLUES The last two years have been full of uncertainty and change for Behavioral […]
CLUES is pleased to welcome Hannah Novillo Erickson as its new Associate Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement. Hannah Novillo Erickson Hannah Novillo Erickson comes to CLUES with an extensive […]
This is a guest article by CLUES Youth Programming Staff (Poderosas Collective) History of Pride and how it came to be: Toward the end of June 1969, uprisings led by […]
We invite you to journey with us through 2020 and 2021 and the impact of COVID-19 in our community. When COVID-19 was first detected in early 2020, our staff quickly […]
CLUES is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15, 2022) and the richness and diversity of Latino culture and arts by hosting another edition of FIESTA LATINA. This […]
We at CLUES are devastated by the news of the tragic loss of 19 students and 2 teachers in Uvalde, Texas. We grieve with the families of Uvalde, a small, […]
This is a guest article by CLUES Family Services Program Team April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SAAM), and our Domestic and Sexual Violence Program is putting together the Clothesline […]
This is a guest article by Dario Tangelson. Regional Community Coordinator at The Arc Minnesota It used to be the norm that human and medical services systems would decide what […]
This is a guest article from the Volunteer Services Team at CLUES It is National Volunteer Week! Today through April 22nd we are celebrating and recognizing CLUES volunteers who lend […]
This is a guest article from Liz Franklin, MSW, LICSW, Associate Director of Behavioral Health at CLUES In recent years, advocates from the Autism Community have pushed for Autism Awareness […]
In these difficult times, many hard-working Minnesotans have trouble finding a job or sufficient financial income to support their families. Programs like SNAP and P-EBT, help CLUES to connect our […]
We are excited to share with you our new cooking show and fundraising effort: Nuestros Sabores. Join us this holiday season in our kitchen to celebrate Latino flavors, experiences, and cultural […]
Resources for Parents and Child Caregivers Nobody teaches us how to be parents. It is common as parents to feel confused or insecure about raising our children. Parents with negative […]
We want to invite you to join us on October 16th from 12-3 pm for our first edition of "La Cultura Cura" at CLUES Minneapolis (CareerForce Center. 777 East Lake Street, […]
This is a guest article from Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Director of Arts & Cultural Engagement at CLUES In 2021, as we negotiate what we can and cannot do in this ever-changing […]
CLUES is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the richness and diversity of Latino culture and arts by hosting its fifth annual FIESTA LATINA. This free outdoor event will take place […]
CLUES is celebrating its 40th anniversary and invites the community to join more than 1,000 people on August 14 at its Wellness Day Fair and Back to School Fiesta, a […]
CLUES turns 40 in 2021 and launches year-long celebrations. This spring, CLUES leadership unveiled our new Strategic Direction and Goals and introducing new Board leadership who will be guiding impact and success into […]
CLUES is pleased to announce our receipt of the Charities Review Council “Meets Standards® Seal”! We are proud to be one of fewer than 339 nonprofits committed to upholding transparency and […]
Today we want to highlight the story of Edgar Omar Dominguez Casalez, who is a participant of the CLUES Youth in Action program (YA!) and congratulate him on his high […]
This is a guest article from the CLUES Mental Health staff The month of May is designated as "mental health awareness month". During the month of May, CLUES joins the […]
As graduation approaches, we want to feature three graduates form Orono High School who fundraised on behalf of CLUES this past school year. Bella Petschen, Bridget Carlson, and Hadley Stephenson […]
CLUES is heartbroken to share with great sorrow that our dear friend and team member Dale Dufault, age 57, passed away on May 9 after battling cancer for a year. […]
This is a guest article from Andrea Martinez, Family Systems Project Manager at CLUES Latino families with infants and toddlers in Minnesota face different obstacles to achieving a successful transition […]
Good news for Minnesotans looking for rental assistance! Applications for RentHelpMN are open and CLUES can assist you in the application process. The State of Minnesota recognizes that many people […]
This week, April 18-24, is National Volunteer Week! Each day we’ll be sharing about the wonderful volunteers who make our work possible. Today’s volunteer in the spotlight is Katherine Herrera! […]
This week, April 18-24, is National Volunteer Week! Each day we’ll be sharing about the wonderful volunteers who make our work possible. Today’s volunteer in the spotlight is Valentina Martinez! […]
This week, April 18-24, is National Volunteer Week! Each day we’ll be sharing about the wonderful volunteers who make our work possible. Today’s volunteer in the spotlight is Luisa Torres! […]
This week, April 18-24, is National Volunteer Week! Each day we’ll be sharing about the wonderful volunteers who make our work possible. Today’s volunteer in the spotlight is Dan Conley! […]
This is the Time! Change for Black and Brown people’s justice and police accountability is long overdue. Today’s guilty verdict by the jury seeking vindication for George Floyd and his […]
This is a guest article from Jennifer Galvan-Bautista, Volunteer Coordinator at CLUES Happy National Volunteer Week! Today through April 24 we celebrate and recognize our amazing volunteers. This week is not […]
CLUES turns 40 in 2021 and launches year-long celebrations. This spring, CLUES leadership is unveiling its new Strategic Direction and Goals and introducing new Board leadership who will be guiding impact and […]
CLUES would like to highlight and congratulate our citizenship student Jesús. Jesús arrived in the US in 2003 from Michoacán, Mexico. He and his wife currently reside in Eagan. His […]
These newly created executive leadership level positions are designed to oversee the direction, effectiveness, impact, and sustainable growth of the organization. The Vice Presidents support the President and the Board […]
This is a guest article from Liz Franklin, Senior Manager of Community-Based Mental Health Services at CLUES. To put it mildly, it’s been a year. 2020 has held multiple experiences […]
Our Minneapolis services are now delivered at the CareerForce Center. 777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis Due to COVID-19 our services are delivered virtually, by phone, or by appointment only. For […]
Graduating from high school as a first-generation Latina student is an impressive accomplishment. In a year like 2020, we want to extend the biggest congratulations to Ashantty, and the rest […]
As the Covid-19 pandemic persists, it is normal and expected for people to be experiencing what is being called “Covid-19 Fatigue.” With ambiguity surrounding in person education, job security, and economic stability, it is understandable to want […]
On December 11th, CLUES was able to bring some light, hope, and positivity to over 150 Twin Cities Latino and immigrant families through the annual Al Niño Con Cariño Toy […]
As COVID-19 continues, we'll get through this together. At CLUES, the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, program participants, volunteers and community partners are of the utmost importance. We […]
CLUES is proud to announce that it was selected this year as one of only two Twin Cities non-profit organizations to receive the prestigious 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® […]
Covid-19 has disproportionately affected Minnesota’s Latino community. Since mid-March, CLUES has responded with a Spanish language hotline, resource navigation, and referrals, and by distributing emergency financial assistance through the Latino Family […]
This is a guest article from Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Director of Arts & Cultural Engagement at CLUES. Every 1st and 2nd of November, many Latinos celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), […]
Graduation is always a special time at CLUES, but even more so this year. 2020 has brought many unforeseen challenges to its graduating class. We want to take the time […]
This is a guest article from Kellie Rock, Sexual Assault Advocate at CLUES. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men […]
CLUES in collaboration with Univision Minnesota hosted a telethon on Saturday October 17 to raise funds to help the Latino community overcome obstacles during these times of financial crisis. CLUES […]
This year CLUES has experienced an unprecedented level of care and financial support for the safety and well-being of the Latino families and individuals we serve. Through generous gifts and […]
This is a guest article from Camila Mercado Michelli, Advocacy & Community Building Project Manager at CLUES. During every election cycle millions of people find themselves unable to vote because […]
This is a guest article from Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Director of Arts & Cultural Engagement at CLUES. On Tuesday, September 15, CLUES kicked off our “Manualidades” program, a Latino arts and crafts class […]
A new Housing Assistance program by Minnesota Housing is available for Minnesota residents who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage. The […]
Today we celebrate International Youth Day! Here at CLUES we are proud to have many youth programs such as Entre Mujeres, which empowers young Latina high schoolers to recognize their […]
CLUES is thrilled to announce the launch of our new organizational website! Our new site was designed with community in mind and has a variety of features to make it […]
Hashtags such as #YoMeQuedoEnCasa and #StayHome have been spreading on social media to promote self quarantine and prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections. Now many families around the world are […]
The 2020 Census will determine your state’s representation in Congress, inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds will be distributed each year, and provide data that […]
CLUES Youth in Action (YA!) and Teen Tech Center students and mentors gathered together, virtually, to raise their voices in support of the incredible dedication and sacrifice of healthcare workers […]
Today’s volunteer in the spotlight is Juana Sandoval! Juana is YA! Coach St. Paul since 2016. “Juana has gone above and beyond as a YA! mentor. She was matched with […]
Today’s National Volunteer Week spotlight honors David Williard, who has served as Citizenship teacher since 2018. “David Williard did an excellent job leading our citizenship class on Monday evenings. David […]
Today’s volunteer in the spotlight is Drew Beck! “Drew is a High School student who has been committed to serving at the Canasta Familiar program since its inception and kick-off. His […]
NCVRW also commemorates the advocates that have driven the survivors’ rights movement over the years. This year’s theme is “Seek Justice — Ensure Victims’ Rights — Inspire Hope.” Due to COVID-19, many planned in-person events have been canceled. However, to commemorate the week, CLUES will be hosting a Facebook Live presentation on Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 pm recognizing the survivors in our community.
This week, April 19-25, is National Volunteer Week! Each day we’ll be sharing about the wonderful volunteers who make our work possible. Today’s volunteer in the spotlight is Elizabeth Pulido! […]
A cohort of 26 Latina women participating in CLUES’ Adelante Mujeres (Women Forward) financial empowerment program joined with other CLUES program participants and staff to produce 2,000 masks to support […]
CLUES is heartbroken to share that a member of our family, Jose Rivera, passed away yesterday due to complications from a lung condition. Jose became ill in October 2019 and […]
The U.S. Constitution mandates that a census be taken every 10 years to count all people—both citizens and non-citizens—living in the United States. Participating in the census is in everyone's […]
Our senior participants are exhibiting the culmination of their art class designed in collaboration between CLUES and the East Side Arts Council’s Creative Connections for Seniors in the Latino Art […]
On December 13, 2019, CLUES Minneapolis hosted Al Niño Con Cariño, a memorable and fun-filled event that provided nearly 600 children a little extra cheer this holiday season.
On Friday, November 8, CLUES and Best Buy celebrated the grand opening of the country’s newest Best Buy Teen Tech Center, located at CLUES’ Saint Paul Headquarters. Over 100 members of […]
Last Friday, CLUES hosted a special event to talk about Domestic Violence. We were honored to be joined by Megan, who shared her story of surviving and starting over after […]
For some children in our community, the holidays can be a painful reminder of what they have to live without. During this season of joy, CLUES is promoting our annual […]
Unlike Halloween, Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is not meant to be a sad or frightening holiday, but rather an uplifting time to remember loved ones who have […]
On October 10, more than 600 business and community leaders gathered to celebrate Latino leadership and Hispanic Heritage Month at CLUES Gala Latina. The event was presented by CLUES and […]
CLUES unveiled the CLUES Latino Art Gallery, an innovative exhibition space dedicated to presenting multidisciplinary art, performance and public programming by Latino artists. The gallery’s inaugural exhibition, VisualizArte, opens September […]
On Tuesday, August 20, CLUES hosted a screening at Metropolitan State University to showcase short films created through this summer's Visiones Latino Youth Film Program.
CLUES is accepting applications to our new Latino Muralism Apprenticeship program, an intensive and immersive program that will cover all aspects of muralism, from its history and sociopolitical context to […]
CLUES hosted a Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, July 31, to welcome partners and donors to its new expansion doubling the size of its headquarters building on the East Side of Saint […]
Graduation is a special time of year at CLUES. It’s a time to reflect, to celebrate and to look forward to all that the future holds. Many of our youth […]
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