The 2012 Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice

The Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice

Information and Application Instructions

Scholarship Description: The Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice was created to honor the legacy of Ben Alden whose life reflected his enduring commitment to social justice.  The annual award of $2,000 is given to a young person between the ages of 17 and 25.

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Kathryn Caskey is 2011 Recipient of Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice

We are pleased to announce that Kathryn (Katie) Caskey is this year’s recipient of the Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice.  The Alden Family has established this annual $2000 scholarship to honor the legacy of Ben Alden’s life and his commitment to social justice.  It is open to young adults age 17-25, with an affiliation to [...]

NAZ and the PEACE Foundation reaching kids to be COLLEGE READY

Do you know the disturbing fact that MN has one of the largest gaps in the nation between African-American and white children?  In fact, the gap on 4th grade reading scores is the second largest in the nation (Education Trust’s Education Watch Minnesota Fall 2006).  Working to change this in North Minneapolis, the PEACE Foundation [...]

2010 Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice

2010 Recipients Awarded – It is with great honor that we congratulate all the commendable applicants for the 2010 Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice.  This year not one but two recipients were chosen:  Allison Berger and David Upjohn.  The Alden Family has established this annual scholarship for young adults ages 17-25 to honor [...]

Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North

Learn About the Origins of the Slave Trade From a Different — and Surprising —Perspective The CTK Sowers of Justice and the CTK Parish Council invite you to a special showing of a remarkably powerful film about a family’s emotional journey and what they discover about the origins of slavery in America. Join us on [...]

MICAH Metro Event

Racial and Economic Justice: Moving Forward in Faith Monday June 22, 2009 6:00pm Light Supper / 6:30-8:30pm Program Central Mission Church / 1632 Charles Ave. / St. Paul Suggested $7 donation for dinner Please join us at the next MICAH forum (Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing) for a light supper and overview of issues [...]

City Council Member Don Samuels to speak at CTK Forum After Mass Sun. May 31

Please plan to stay an hour after 9:30am Mass on Sun. May 31 to hear the ever-inspiring Don Samuels.  You’ll be glad you did – as those were who heard him speak at CTK previously! Don Samuels is City Council Member for Ward 5 in North Mpls. and is co-founder of the PEACE Foundation – [...]

How to contribute to the newly created Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice

Be sure to read the details for eligibility and application requirements on the RECENT POST titled “The Ben Alden Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice”, also listed on the General Categories page.  Contact information for questions is listed there also.

Many have asked, “How can I contribute to the Fund?” Contributions will be welcomed at any time since this is a multi-year enduring scholarship.  Kindly make checks out to Church of Christ

MICAH – Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing

MICAH envisions a metropolitan area where everyone without exception has a safe, decent, and affordable home.  Its mission is to live out the prophetic vision that calls us “to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with God”. (Micah 6:8).  MICAH works in chapters that organize congregations & organizations throughout the Twin Cities metro region to change the political climate and public policies

Patchwork Quilt/Kwanzaa Kids’ Programs

PATCHWORK QUILT KIDS’ PROGRAMS

PATCHWORK QUILT is a variety of programs held at The Church of St. Philip, 2507 Bryant Ave. N., to help and mentor kids in the Hawthorne neighborhood.  In the children’s often complicated lives, PQ is where they find sustaining relationships, hot meals, and a safe place.  They also receive academic support, homework help, computer use and training, and