Better Futures Minnesota is a non-profit social enterprise established in 2007, focused on reintegrating high-risk adults, primarily African American men, into society. The organization provides a platform for success through trauma-informed integrated care, workforce training, and development in areas such as deconstruction, warehouse safety, appliance recycling, and lawn care. It operates a ReUse Warehouse that sells salvaged building materials, contributing to environmental sustainability by diverting waste from landfills.

Better Futures Minnesota

We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at the American dream.

This dream includes the opportunity to pursue a good job, a safe home, health care and services, and meaningful relationships with friends, family, and the community. We also believe in personal redemption and second chances, and that men who are dedicated to change and hard work should have the opportunity to achieve success and make a positive impact in the community.

The men we embrace and serve have made mistakes, but they are not bad people. We work with men who take responsibility for their past and are committed to doing better—men who want to work to create a better life for themselves, their children, their family, their neighbors, and the community.

We are proud to walk alongside these men on their path to transforming their lives and building a better future.

Help us build benches this Thursday the 9th from 4-7pm at the ReUse Warehouse Store's Makers Space.

Build, Paint and Bird with the The Longfellow Community Council, Better Futures MN, Black Table Arts Co-op & Urban Bird Collective. We're coming together as recipients of the Hennepin County Green Partners Grant, to build, paint and install Leopold benches in the community, followed by environmental bird walks. BIPOC are encouraged to sign up. #environmental #benchbuild #birding #bipoccommunity #bipoccreatives https://lnkd.in/gJY9yibj

Voting rights for felons has been restored!

Senate President Bobby Joe Champion bill was approved 35 to 30 and sent to Gov. Tim Walz for his promised signing. Bobby stated, “When individuals are connected to their communities and participating in pro-social activities, recidivism goes down, and the decision to do something to reoffend goes down as well.”
This is a great step in the right direction to reintroduce felons back into society, so far 21 states have restored voting rights for felons. #VotingRights #Felons #society 

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Check out our booth at the Home + Garden Show 3/1 - 3/5. 

Visit the Better Futures MN booth (2849) and while you're at the show, check out the Reuse Minnesota booth (3804) along with the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore  Booth (3737). Together we help improve our environment and reduce the waste that does into our landfills. #MPLSHomeShow #MPLSHomeandGardenShow #environment

Join a team that prides itself on promoting a culture that supports our participants, employees, and our environment. We’re currently #hiring a Sales Associate for the ReUse Warehouse Store. Pay is $20 an hour for an experienced cashier, along with great benefits and a 25% off store discount. Apply or learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gvPf4fWC
#werehiring #Cashier #nowhiring

Planning a renovation for your home? 

We wanted to let you know we'll be exhibitors at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show March 1-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Come visit us at booth 2849 and talk to us about all your home project needs. #MPLSHomeShow #MPLSHomeandGardenShow

Reclaim the Outdoors!

Build, Paint and Bird with the The Longfellow Community Council, Better Futures MN, Black Table Arts Co-op & Urban Bird Collective. We're coming together as recipients of the Hennepin County Green Partners Grant, to build, paint and install Leopold benches in the community, followed by environmental bird walks. BIPOC are encouraged to sign up. #benchbuild #birding #bipoccommunity #bipoccreatives https://lnkd.in/gJY9yibj

Earlier this Week MN Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura & Senator Zaynab Mohamed stopped in to quickly chat about their Bill to support Better Futures Minnesota. #houseofrepresentatives  #MNState #MNSenator #betterfutures

Last week we had a new group of guys start training, please help us welcome Fred, Leo & Chris to Better Futures MN. It's great to have another dedicated group of guys join our program. They are currently wrapping up their OSHA training. Great work guys! #oshatraining #trainingclass #training

Bloomington, MN monthly bulky item pickup.

Last November we partnered with the City of Bloomington, MN to collect reusable and recyclable items from residents homes. This effort will help reduce the amount of items that would usually end up in the landfill. Just one of the many ways that Better Futures Helps protect our environment and ground water. #recyclereusereduce Click link to learn more:
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Yesterday Senator Zaynab Mohamed introduced her bill to provide funding to Better Futures Minnesota workforce Development program. 

 Our CEO PJ Hubbard & our Retail Sales Manager Tino Jones had a brief chance to speak about the benefits of our program. Check out the video to learn more. #senatorzaynabmohamed #BetterFutures #workforcedevelopment 
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