Hawthorne News
Annual Backpack
The collection ends on JULY 31st.
HNC Annual Backpack give-a-way! The goal is to make sure every child has a backpack, pencils, paper, pens, rulers, crayons, hygiene products, clothes, etc. when they go back to school.
Saturday, August 22nd, HNC office, 2944 Emerson Ave N., 11:00am -2:00pm.
CHILD MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE A BACKPACK!
Housing Campaigns
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.
Maternal and Family Health Equity flyer
Maternal and Family Health Equality flyer. Click link for more details
Lawn Chair Party in the Park
SME presents
Lawn Chair party in the park
Bring your lawn chairs and party in the park! Marshall Terrace Park, Minneapolis.
Come relax, connect, celebrate. Special music by DJ. Music, food, games and family fun.
Board Meeting
HNC Board meetings are open to the public. Join us to learn what is going on in Hawthorne and share your input.
Don’t forget to inquire about the Resident Coalition. Get involved and help make a difference.
Fall Housing Justice Forum
About this event
It's the number one topic on neighbors' minds—how do we continue to keep each other safe amid changes in the Minneapolis Police Department's leadership, redevelopment work at precincts, and the proposed cop city?
Join Minneapolis City Councilmembers from various wards as they provide information about all of the changes happening, share how you can get involved in the work, and define what their stances on the issues that matter to you are and why.
This is a webinar event—no one but the panelists will have access to camera, microphone, or chat. We want to make sure your questions are answered—please submit them in the form below before the event date, no questions will be taken during the panel. https://forms.gle/8Si4Z88rc1tf3QUe8.
Northside Urban Coalition Meeting, June 12th
The Northside Urban Coalition project will address:
· Opioids use
· Underage drinking
· Marijuana awareness
· Underage smoking
· Trauma & Mental health& Research
· Main Topic: Mental Health across cultures and The Daddy Book.
· Presentation by: Carmen Robles & Association LLC, and Clarence Jones, Hue-Man Partnership, Executive Director.
Board of Directors Meeting
If you would like to join us for our Board Meeting contact us for the link.
Hawthorne Huddle Meeting, June 4th
The Hawthorne Huddle will be held from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Zoom. Please use the Zoom link on the first page. The Zoom Room is opened at 7:10 so feel free to join anytime.
WELCOME: Diana Hawkins of Hawthorne Neighborhood Council & Ann DeGroot of Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board.
INTRODUCTIONS: Please put your name and affiliation in the chat bar so others can network with you after the meeting.
SAFETY REPORT: Bill Magnuson, MPD 4th Precinct
COVID and Other Health UPDATES: Luisa Pessoa-Brandão, MS l Director, Public Health Initiatives l City of Minneapolis - Health
HUEMAN UPDATES: Clarence Jones, Executive Director
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAIN PROGRAM TOPIC - Update about Operation Metro Surge - Hennepin County Attorney, Mary Moriarty, City of Minneapolis.
HAWTHORNE NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: Diana Hawkins, Hawthorne Neighborhood Council
HNC Community Day
HNC and our partners will collaborate to help our community. Join us for some fun, good conversation, give-a-ways and resources, backpacks, limited clothing, goodie bags, face painting and other items. Special guest: TKO Drumline & KODT.
CHILD MUST BE PRESENT TO GET A BACKPACK!
HNC Office,2944 Emerson Ave. N.
Hawthorne residents –please enter your name on May 2nd for a chance to win a ticket for a June 21st 2026 Minnesota Lynx game. HNC and Hue-Man will host the game. Must provide your own transportation.
Also, join Volunteers of America on May 2nd from 11:00am-2:00pm.
Spring Wellness Fair
Center for Families
3333 4th Ave. N.
· Free Health screening
· Mobile clinics
· Wellness activities
· Resources
For more detail email
Northside Urban Coalition Meeting, April 3rd
Join us for this topic on Sensory health research at the University of Minnesota.
Board of Directors Meeting
If you would like to join us for our Board Meeting contact us for the link.
Board of Directors Meeting
February Hawthorne Neighborhood Council Board of Directors meeting.
Northside Urban Coalition Meeting
February Northside Urban Coalition Meeting is the 5th at 11:00am.
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Hawthorne Board of Director’s Meeting. Held online by Zoom.
Hawthorne Huddle
January Huddle Meeting on Zoom.
For more information, or to request to an invite, contact Diana Hawkins.