Be a Neighborhood Hero!
Imagine a world where every neighbor is a hero, where generosity, bigheartedness, selflessness, kindness, and service prevail. This is the world that Al-Maa’uun is striving to create through our mission to alleviate poverty and oppression within Black and other communities of color in North Minneapolis and surrounding areas through direct service and advocacy. The power to create that world in our neighborhood lies within each of you. We invite you to put on your superhero cape and join us in becoming a Neighborhood Hero!
Food Hero
As a Food Hero, your super suit signifies your commitment to combating food insecurity. You'll be the beacon of generosity, providing meals to seniors through Meals on Wheels and ensuring families in need receive fresh produce and household goods during our annual event giveaways. Your superpower is the ability to nourish our community with your generosity!
Housing Hero
Transform into a Housing Hero and be a powerful ally for those facing housing barriers. By supporting community members dealing with homelessness, incarceration, or previous evictions, you're offering them a "Second Chance" for a more secure future. Your superpower is bigheartedness – the key to unlocking doors to stability!Project description. Provide a brief summary to help visitors understand the context and background of your work. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start.
Career Hero
​As a Career Hero, jump into action to sustain workforce development and employment services through a network of community partners. Connect neighbors to work, educational opportunities, and career resources, ensuring meaningful living-wage jobs. Your superpower is selflessness, empowering others to thrive in their professional journey!
Recovery Hero
​Fly to the rescue as a Recovery Hero, uplifting neighbors experiencing Substance Use Disorder. Provide sober living facilities and healing supports like community healing circles and peer recovery coaches. Your superpower is kindness, guiding others on their path to recovery with compassion and empathy!
Mentorship Hero
In a single bound, become a Mentorship Hero by providing ongoing interaction and coaching to the youth in our community. Grow and shape young minds into productive, responsible, and successful community members academically, socially, and spiritually. Your superpower is service, leaving an indelible mark on the future!