Many Faces Accessibility Series: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
On Nov. 21, Many Faces held Part 1 of our Accessibility Series to learn more about inclusive practices and accommodations businesses and organizations can make for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. Jessalyn Ackerman-Frank, Director of Communication and Civic...
Join us at Marketfest
We are reflecting on what we heard last summer, when Many Faces hosted a table at the White Bear Lake Marketfest celebration.
Homelessness in Our Backyard
What can people do to help the homeless that live in the White Bear Lake community?
Be a mentor, show respect and connect with people. Volunteer at a shelter, food shelf or furniture bank. Contact legislators to change systems that cause affordable housing shortages. Research homelessness, attend seminars about homelessness and tell others what you’ve learned.
Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area recently conducted a learning session on homelessness at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi.
Community Conversations on Race
We hope you will join us for the following four meetings, but attending all four sessions is not required to participate in the series.
Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area is proud to be partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center to host a 4-part community conversation series for the broader White Bear Lake Area with the goal of learning and understanding how we experience and recognize racism in our community, how it impacts the community, and how we can educate ourselves to learn and to lead work in creating a more welcoming and inclusive community for all.
The First Community
The story of what is now known as the White Bear Lake area began with the lake and the rich lands that surround it. These natural features were created through the heaving and melting of glaciers, which led to the formation of rivers, lakes, and areas of sandy and...
A Time for Reflection and Healing
To many of us, 38th and Chicago could be 100 miles away. To others, it feels like it’s next door. The trial of Derek Chauvin and the recent targeted spa shooting in Atlanta this month, evoke emotions: fear anger confusion hurt pain a hope for justice a need for...