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Founded in 1973, Chrysalis is a multiservice agency that offers a range of programs to help women and families. It offers services for women who are affected by domestic and sexual abuse, chemical addiction, mental illness and poverty. The agency provides chemical health, family education, mental health clinic and turban alliance programs. Chrysalis has partnerships with social service organizations, businesses, government entities and advocacy groups. It also has partnerships with law firms, treatment centers, health care facilities and police departments. The company has more than 300 volunteers who work for direct service, administrative support, governance and professional internships. Chrysalis is located in Minneapolis.

Archibald Granville Bush and his wife, Edyth Bassler Bush, created the Bush Foundation in 1953 to encourage and promote charitable, scientific, literary, and educational efforts. The Archibald Bush Foundation is an independent, private foundation with a regional grantmaking focus. To enhance the quality of life in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, the Foundation has provided grants and fellowships, totaling over $600 million since its founding, to support the work of nonprofit organizations and the professional development of individuals. Bush Foundation is a member of the Minnesota Council on Foundations and the national Council on Foundations. It also subscribes to the Minnesota Council s Principles for Minnesota grant makers.

The Ramsey County Bar Association is Minnesota's oldest bar association. The RCBA has been supporting and educating members and the Ramsey county community since 1884 by providing continuing legal education, networking and social, events. The RCBA also provides an attorney referral service. The service will help callers find attorneys that match their legal needs. Then, for a $30 fee, will schedule a consultation with a private attorney at a convenient location. The Ramsey County Bar Association also can assist lawyers in hiring full time and part time non attorney legal office support. The RCBA will advertise job openings and will pre-screen applicants, including spelling, grammar, proof reading and keyboard ability tests. RCBA is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Their goal is to provide financial support to programs in the Ramsey County community that benefit the legal profession, improve quality and accessibly of justice.