Hawthorne News

Written By Caitlin Doran

In this issue:

  • HNC Updates

  • August Events

  • Summer Reading program

  • Housing Loans

  • Sunrise on the Mississippi Event

  • Hawthorne Honorees

  • Community Spotlight- Ujima Collective

  • Hawthorne Worship Centers

  • Stay Connected

    Volume 1 Issue 7

HNC Updates

Hello Hawthorne residents and businesses, if you have news to share or need more detail on the bullet points below, we can be reached at 612-529-6033 or email dhawkins@hncmpls.org for more information.

  • Don’t forget school is starting soon. Safety is key for our youth as they go back. Please be careful as they cross the street, stand at the bus stop or even just walking on the sidewalk.

  • Check out our updated events on our website. You can also get information on Board meetings, CM Pearll Warren updates, etc.

  • HNC would like to promote entrepreneur’s and their businesses in Hawthorne. Contact us for more detail.

  • Please continue to use our communication platforms. The Hawthorne Huddle and Northside Urban Coalition. Don’t forget to get involved with the Resident Coalition.

August Events

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Trusted, flexible lending from Hawthorne Neighborhood Council.

Invest in your home this summer with Hawthorne Neighborhood Council and Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). We work together to offer loans that fit the needs of our residents by offering flexible terms and competitive rates.

CEE is a local energy efficiency nonprofit with nearly 40 years’ experience in the industry. As a nonprofit, CEE is committed to helping Minnesotans make improvements to their homes that improve their quality of life and help them save energy. Their loan officers are available to help you find a loan that meets your needs, and they’ll guide you through the borrowing process.

This summer, feel good about your home projects and where your money goes with a loan from Hawthorne Neighborhood Council and CEE. Learn more and get started at mncee.org/loans.

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) operates using NMLS ID 1094923. Loan funds are subject to availability. Loan guidelines are subject to change without notice.

‍ Celebrate the Parks That Bring Us Together

Join us for the 12th annual Sunrise on the Mississippi, the Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s annual breakfast fundraiser, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

We invite you to a morning of inspiration, connection, and celebration in support of the Minneapolis park system and the incredible community that helps it thrive. Enjoy mingling on the pavilion patio, followed by a seated breakfast with remarks from Minneapolis park leaders and advocates. Join your friends and peers in championing the green spaces that make our city so special.  

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Nicollet Island Pavilion – 40 Power Street, Minneapolis, MN

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Early Bird tickets are available through August 5th.

Reserve your seat today, and get ready for a beautiful morning by the river.

You can also sponsor this year’s signature event! Don’t miss this special opportunity to support the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. Download the Sponsorship Form, or contact Christine Moir for more information.

Hawthorne Huddle Honorees and Community honors.

The Hawthorne Huddle, Youth Coordinating Board and Hue-MAN Partnership honors individuals and organizations for their work on the Northside and throughout Minneapolis.

If you would like to nominate someone or organization please contact us.

Most don’t get recognize for the little things that matter. Our honorees will appear for 2 months.

Community Spotlight

Danyika Leonard is one of the co- founders of Ujima Collective. She works as the Systems Strategist and Coalition Builder. She helps leaders develop strategies, build partnerships, and creates better opportunities for black communities.

Alex Leonard is also a co- founder at Ujima Collective. He works as the Education Strategist and Youth Development Leader. He is committed to improving black youth and helping the community succeed.

https://ujimacollective.org/

Hawthorne Neighborhood Worship Centers

Berean Missionary Baptist Church
704 30th Ave North

New Salem Baptist Church
2507 Bryant Ave North

Tawfiq Islamic Center
2900 Lyndale Ave North

Great Is Thy Faith
1115 30th Ave North

Iglesia Pentecostes Alfa y Omega
2226 Lyndale Ave North

Hawthorne Neighborhood Council

2944 Emerson Ave N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-529-6033

Mission Statement: The Hawthorne Neighborhood Council seeks to improve the quality of life in the Hawthorne neighborhood through empowering the residents in order that they can address the physical, cultural, social and economic needs of the community.

“Our Community Is Our Business”

Caitlin Doran
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