The March Improve Groove highlights the development of a new practice area: Market Strategies for Social Impact, and provides details on a recent study of the feasibility of providing interim housing to disabled Veterans. We announce a new position opening, introduce you to our newest team member, and highlight an upcoming sponsorship.

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The lmprove Groove, March 2017

Market Strategies for Social Impact

by Leah Goldstein Moses

New in 2017: The Improve Group is launching a series of practice areas. These practice areas will bring our team together to learn more about specific topics and develop deeper skills to enhance our project work. One of our new practice areas will focus on how investment, corporate sustainability efforts, HR practices, consumer activism, and other market forces can lead to positive social impact.

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Providing Interim Housing for Minnesota's Disabled Veterans

by The Improve Group

Minnesota Veterans Homes play an important role in providing care to aging veterans. Because of the high demand for these homes, veterans are often waitlisted, jeopardizing their care needs. We recently partnered with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to study the feasibility of the agency to provide interim housing for disabled Veterans.

Check out our findings...

We're Hiring!

The Improve Group is seeking a talented professional to fill the role of Writer & Editor. The primary focus of this full-time position is business development and creating messaging to promote our brand through various marketing activities. Come innovate with us - applications are due Monday, March 27!

Apply Now!

Welcome Russell Barnes, Survey Participant Tracker!

Please join us in welcoming our newest team member Russell Barnes, Survey Participant Tracker! Russell is joining our team to assist in implementing the Minnesota Youth in Transition Database (MNYTD) Project.

The goal of MNYTD is to learn more about the lives of youth who have experienced out of home care placement (e.g. foster care) in Minnesota. As part of the MNYTD project, Russell will assist in connecting and staying in touch with more than 500 individuals who are part of the longitudinal survey, which is taken on their 17th, 19th, and 21st birthdays.

We are thrilled to have Russell join us with his wealth of knowledge and experience connecting with individuals using various media and communication platforms.

For more information on the MNYTD project check out: Amplifying the Voices of Youth in Foster Care - The Minnesota Youth in Transition Database.

The Theater of Public Policy

The Improve Group is sponsoring an upcoming event for The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2). T2P2 advances the understanding of complex ideas and issues by drawing on improvisational comedy. The theater has earned a national reputation for bringing intelligent humor to liven up discussions on a range of issues.

In the current political climate, events like this are a must! We are happy to be providing support to this fun-spirited and important cause.

Come join us at Bryant Lake Bowl for the show on Monday, April 10!

Other News from The Improve Group

Miss last month's Newsletter? Here's some of the latest news from The Improve Group:

Article: Assessing the Telecommunication Challenges that Deaf and Deafblind Minnesotans Face
Information: Rent our Space for your Next Event!
Event: Spring 2017 Informational Session

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