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Check out the latest events, news and stories from our grantees, alumnae and beyond.

  1. News
    Announcing the 2024-2025 Class of Trailblazer Fellows
    November 12, 2024
    ABF Trailblazer Fellowship allows previous ABF grantees who are currently in 9th-12th grade to apply for a new grant (up to $2500) to fund a dream, or get a head start on their road to independence, college, and career.
  2. News
    2024 Summer Fellowship Update
    November 12, 2024
    Hear from Mia Stipkovits about her travels with her youth orchestra, an ensemble part of the music organization called Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.
  3. Story
    Ameyir (Minneapolis, 11th grade)
    If I had the power to change gun violence, I would. Not just gun violence in Minneapolis — gun violence everywhere. No individual should have to worry about their safety while they are outside in the world doing simple things based on their environment.
  4. Story
    Mentor story
    Michelle Storm is an educator at St. Paul City School and has served as a mentor for multiple ABF grantees.
  5. Story
    View From the Top of the World
    At this moment, women are on top of the world.
  6. In the Media
    A day of empowerment, inspiration, and connection for young girls – WCCO-TV (CBS Minnesota)
    November 1, 2024
    Interview with Ann Bancroft Foundation Executive Director, Ethelind Kaba and Youth Summit Speaker, Hildie Edwards
  7. In the Media
    Interview with Ann Bancroft Foundation Program Coordinator and Former Grantee Lauren Skar – Fox 9 Good Day
    October 28, 2024
    Interview with Ann Bancroft Foundation Program Coordinator and Former Grantee Lauren Skar
  8. In the Media
    In Conversation: Ann Bancroft and Ethelind Kaba – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
    October 1, 2024
    Executive Director Ethelind Kaba and founder Ann Bancroft joined reporter Steve Marsh for a joint interview on the past, present, and future of the Ann Bancroft Foundation.
  9. Event Recap
    2024 Ann Bancroft Foundation Annual Celebration
    Thursday, April 25, 2024
    The Depot Minneapolis
    Thank you to those who supported this year’s annual celebration. Together, we raised critical funds needed to provide transformational experiences to K-12 girls in Minnesota to reach their potential.