What it does
Sabathani equips and inspires people of all ages and cultures to improve their lives and contribute to a thriving south minneapolis community. We focus on enhancing health, wealth, and well-being through inclusive, justice-driven programs. Key initiatives include a food distribution center and clothing closet, workforce strategies (counseling, career fairs, free training), youth programs (violence prevention, green jobs training), senior activities, health & wellness (free screenings, health fairs, education), and the community energy project (renewable energy education and resilience hub development).
Community centerin 2025, sabathani's food distribution center distributed over 707,000 pounds of food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Through a client-choice model, visitors selected groceries that reflect their cultural preferences and dietary needs.the be@school program provided targeted support for students experiencing chronic absenteeism, working in partnership with families, schools, and community organizations to improve attendance and strengthen educational outcomes.the workforce strategies program supported 292 participants in advancing toward livable-wage careers through individualized coaching, job readiness training, resume and interview preparation, and connections to employment opportunities. The program also hosted the 4th annual sabathani energy day, connecting community members to career pathways in the green energy sector.sabathani's housing services program supports individuals and families experiencing housing instability or at risk of homelessness. Through case management, resource navigation, and connection to rental assistance and supportive services, the program helps participants maintain stable housing and work toward long-term housing security.sabathani's maternal health matters program provides culturally grounded support to parents, caregivers, and young children through one-on-one care planning, home visits, and connections to community resources that support family stability and healthy outcomes. In 2025, sabathani also operated roots: the black family foundation, which provided similar supportive services to families during the year.sabathani advanced its community energy project in 2025, including progress on geothermal heating and cooling, solar energy development, and energy resilience infrastructure. These efforts support long-term cost savings, environmental sustainability, and workforce development opportunities.in 2025, sabathani launched the violence interrupters program, a community-based initiative
Senior housingsabathani senior housing llc is a wholly owned affiliate that operates a 48-unit affordable senior apartment building in south minneapolis. Completed in 2022, the building provides a supportive living environment for older adults, with access to sabathani's senior programming, including medical and legal clinics, workshops, social activities, and information and referral services.