ALAMN Loves Lake Street

As you know, we are living during some very difficult, painful times right now. Many are angry, hurt, frustrated and uncertain of how to be part of the solution. While we understand that everyone’s responses to these events are unique to their own experiences, we also know that we, collectively and individually, can make a difference through actions both large and small. 

Many businesses across the Twin Cities were directly impacted by the civil uprising after George’s Floyd’s death. They are still assessing the damages, but it is clear that over 250 Lake Street businesses experienced hundreds of millions of dollars in collective damage. While no property can measure up to the value of human life, the losses experienced by these businesses have had real human impacts.

Through the generous support of our Business Partner Sponsors, ALAMN allocates funds to annual community service initiatives. Because we have not been able to physically volunteer with one another during the pandemic, we would like to come together to support our community we love so much. Many of the impacted businesses are owned by low-income entrepreneurs, by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) families, by immigrant business owners, and others who have overcome tremendous difficulties to support their families and communities. The Lake Street Council’s mission to help these business owners and members of our community rebuild and reopen. The Lake Street Council (501c3) will utilize 100% of funds to help rebuild Lake Street, starting with direct support to small businesses and nonprofits to help them rebuild their storefronts, reopen their businesses and serve our neighborhoods.

We are asking all of ALAMN to come together now to support our community. We have set up a dedicated donation website through Give MN. To donate to the Lake Street Council, click the "donate" button above. ALAMN will match donations to The Lake Street Council up to $1,000. 

Thank you for your support and for being a part of the ALAMN family!