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Faculty and staff were busy this summer moving LNAS, one of PPL's alternative high schools to a new building in the Phillips neighborhood. Check out these awesome before and after photos!

Kenita had been staying in a shelter for two months with her daughter when she left. “I was just so distraught. I gathered all our stuff from the shelter and just left,” she said. 

A name is an organization's first and most widely traveled ambassador. It goes everywhere, telling a story of purpose and identity.

Project for Pride in Living. What is our story?

To celebrate President & CEO Paul Williams' fifth anniversary at PPL, we sat down to talk about PPL over the last five years, the impact and growth we've continued to have in our community, and his vision moving forward.

As a Children and Youth Services Coordinator, Michael is integral to PPL's Family Supportive Housing programs. In his work, Michael supports families' long-term success by helping youth develop social-emotional learning skills.

Many people can quickly identify their weaknesses, but what about their strengths? To help a Career Training class uncover their talents, a certified StrengthsFinder coach volunteered his expertise and energy to support their job search journey.

Creating innovative training programs requires collaboration and partnerships. Organizations like Bremer Bank, a committed partner of PPL’s career training Banking program, are integral to the work we do in our communities every day.

Leaving jail was a new beginning, but Robert faced enormous barriers with a criminal record. He wanted this new beginning to be an opportunity to prove himself, and earn a second chance. But how could he survive when every door was closed to him?

Marcus works downtown with a stunning view of the city. His work challenges and energizes him, and most importantly, Marcus believes in himself. But it wasn't always like this.

PPL is excited to announce that we are the recipient of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Dot.Org Award for Website Redesign, large organization category. The award recognizes forward-thinking nonprofits who are using technology and communications in inspiring, effective, and creative ways.