Minds Matter National News
Huffington Post: Opportunity Doesn’t Knock for All
This piece was written by Executive Director Ellen Magnis for Huffington Post My son, Nick, is a college freshman, and he is embracing this opportunity with gusto. He, like so many young adults, is thoughtful, open to ideas and cares deeply about making a difference in the world. The norm and expectation established early in…
Ellen Magnis Joins Minds Matter as New Executive Director
New York, NY – September 1, 2015 — Ellen Magnis will take the helm at Minds Matter as the organization’s new Executive Director in the national office beginning in late September 2015. Magnis joins Minds Matter after an almost eight year tenure at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC). Magnis, who was second in charge…
Minds Matter National, Inc. Awarded $375,000 Matching Grant from The Pershing Square Foundation
Minds Matter National, Inc. Awarded $375,000 Matching Grant from The Pershing Square Foundation College-Readiness Program to Utilize Funds to Support Current and Future Student Growth April 11, 2012, New York, NY – Minds Matter National, Inc. continues to increase its efforts to prepare low-income students for greater success with a grant of $375,000 from The…
Announcement: Minds Matter of the Twin Cities launching in 2012
Minds Matter National, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will welcome its tenth chapter, Minds Matter of the Twin Cities, in 2012. Minds Matter of the Twin Cities was founded by Kelly Miller, a Minnesota native who recently moved from New York City to the Twin Cities. Kelly was involved in the Minds Matter…
Rex & Jared
[vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column width=”1/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][image_with_animation image_url=”3527″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text] Rex & Jared Minds Matter of Cleveland Mentors [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”0″][vc_column_text]For us, mentorship means fulfillment, fun and the opportunity to invest in our mentee’s future by helping him achieve his goals. As…
Reid
[vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column width=”1/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][image_with_animation image_url=”3490″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text] Reid Minds Matter Los Angeles Mentor [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”0″][vc_column_text] My participation in Minds Matter gave me the opportunity to help a promising young man articulate his unique story of growing up…
Jesus & John
[vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column width=”1/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][image_with_animation image_url=”3886″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text] Jesus & John Minds Matter Seattle Mentees [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”0″][vc_column_text]Jesus and John, seniors from the Minds Matter of Seattle chapter, spent four weeks at University of Pennsylvania’s Summer Medical Camp. They are both…
Jesus & John
[vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column width=”1/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][image_with_animation image_url=”3886″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text] Jesus & John Minds Matter Seattle Mentees [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”0″][vc_column_text]Jesus and John, seniors from the Minds Matter of Seattle chapter, spent four weeks at University of Pennsylvania’s Summer Medical Camp. They are both…
Zarai
[vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column width=”1/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][image_with_animation image_url=”3221″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ animation=”none” column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text] Zarai Minds Matter Chicago Alumna [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_column_text]Zarai may be the youngest of six children, but she’s the first of her siblings to attend college. After graduating from Minds Matter Chicago…