St Paul Neighborhood Network

Empower. Inspire. Connect.

"What sets SPNN apart is its humility and openness. At its core, SPNN is a champion of free speech. But it doesn’t stop there—it actively promotes love, respect, and inclusion, even when navigating difficult conversations. That balance is rare, and it’s exactly what makes SPNN worth supporting."--Lucky Rosenbloom SPNN member, donor, and podcaster

You can be a part of ensuring all stories get told, ensuring everyone has access to the tools to share their voice.  This year:

• 200  youth gained exposure to media creation and learned media literacy skills.
• 32 new and emerging documentarians gained access to tools and training and 100 more adults were able to access media tools to tell the stories of their communities.
• 4,364 hours of digital literacy instruction was provided to over 1100 individuals through our AmeriCorps program.
  
  

Why your support matters

“Honestly if it wasn’t for SPNN I don’t know where I’d be. I’d like to think that I’d still be pursuing production, media, filmmaking, storytelling, but I wouldn’t know what first steps to take. And I think it is important to find a space that you can feel comfortable in and feel like you can learn. SPNN provided that”---Abdi Mohamed, past program participant and current board member

• SPNN empowers individuals to use media, digital skills, and storytelling to deepen community engagement, promote equity, and inspire social change. 
• SPNN provides underrepresented individuals and communities the tools and platforms to share their stories, learn essential technical skills, have a voice in media, and advocate for change.
• Equitable access to media amplifies diverse perspectives. When people can tell their own stories they gain agency, visibility, and build community power. When individuals gain the necessary digital skills for todays economy they can get higher pay jobs and provide for their families. 
• Equitable representation and empowered communities lead to a more just, inclusive, and democratic society. 
• You support helps SPNN create a more just and inclusive society by empowering all people to shape their own narratives and influence their communities.

SPNN's board, members, partners, and supporters talk about how SPNN has impacted them over the last forty years and what we mean to the community.