Battered Women's Justice Project

Founded in 1891, the YWCA of Minneapolis is a nonprofit membership organization that serves more than 25,000 people annually. The organization manages over three health and fitness centers that include treadmills and elliptical machines. It provides group and water exercise classes weekly, as well as lifeguard and safety courses and lap and recreational swimming sessions. The YWCA of Minneapolis also publishes newsletters. The organization offers the YWCA Endurance Sports program, which features classes in biking and running. It operates children centers that provide programs in art, science, music, dramatic play, English and Spanish. The organization works in partnership with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and the City of Minneapolis. It offers facilities for events, meetings, and birthday and holiday parties on a rental basis. The organization is affiliated with Girls Incorporated, which is a nonprofit entity. The YWCA of Minneapolis is a member of the YWCA.

Opportunity Partners supports more than 2,000 children and young adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, autism and other special needs. Operational for more than 65 years, it is one of the leading providers of mental health services in the United States. The center offers several personalized employment options, emergency housing solutions, and educational programs and services. Opportunity Partners has branch locations in Minneapolis, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Richfield, Coon Rapids, Bloomington and St. Paul, Minn. The center also offers treatment for Alzheimer s disease and dementia, day training and habilitation, residential programs, school to work projects, adult care solutions, vocational evaluations and assessments, and community outreach programs. Additionally, it provides business solutions for several Fortune 500 companies and start-up operations, including packaging, assembly, fulfillment and mailing services, daily work shift options, delivery solutions, and janitorial and food services.