Have you seen the earth movers and other heavy machinery at the Capri? We’re in the construction phase now, working to get as much done as possible before the inevitable weather pushes us into winter construction.

These are thrilling times! In addition to the daily construction progress, we’ve scheduled our ceremonial groundbreaking for October 17, and we’re also in the process of finalizing a New

Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) partnership that will ultimately provide about $2.3M in equity.

NMTC is a program of the U.S. Department of the Treasury that encourages investment in low-income communities. The Treasury allocates tax authority to intermediaries, who then pick from proposed projects. Investors get a tax credit they can use against federal income tax obligations. PCYC was selected by three investors, and is working toward a planned closing date on the tax credits in mid-October.

The generosity of friends has us within striking distance of reaching our target – we’re now at 93% of our goal for contributions to the Capri Capital Campaign. We are working hard to close the gap, and we want to extend to you an invitation to make a first-time gift or add to your gift to help us cross the finish line!

Donate today, either online at our website, by check mailed to Capri Capital Campaign, 2210 Oliver Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 or by calling Debra deNoyelles at 612 643-2042. Every dollar counts as we move forward with this magnificent project that will open in 2020!

Project-based learning (PBL) is not a new educational concept. “The human race has leveraged ‘learning by doing’ for thousands of years in all manners of ways,” writes Jason Krueger in The Real History of Project-based learning. Nor is it new to PYC

Arts & Technology High School. PBL has been incrementally adopted in several PYC classrooms for the last couple of years.

This year, PYC is introducing PBL to more students, in more classes, in a slightly proscribed manner. “It’s a new way of learning for most of our students, and is still fairly new for many staff members,” said David Tarleton, PYC Director of Education. “We want to unwrap this in a way that allows students and staff to be successful, and ensures that projects meet standards and the expectations of the State of Minnesota.”

Tarleton sees real benefits to PBL for PYC students, particularly in its emphasis on expanding learning beyond the walls of the school. PBL projects can require students to meet local business people, or interview community experts in their fields, or students may work with

kids from another school. “When done properly, students develop great ties to their community,” said Tarleton.

“Project-based learning serves our students well because it gives them more voice and choice in the topics they investigate – and still connects them to standards,” said Nate Christen, an English teacher at PYC. “Because the learning is individualized, students can work more at their own pace, which means some students can move

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Summer Camp Capri Scholars Reach ‘Higher Heights’ by Janet Zahn, Director of Communications

PYC Arts & Technology High School Expands Project-based learning Opportunities by Janet Zahn, Director of Communications

Capri Capital Campaign: Near the Finish Line by Debra deNoyelles, Director of Development

This year’s original Summer Camp Capri program, Higher Heights, “was centered in our desire for each of our students to reach their potential as individuals,” said Director Dennis Spears.

Students were challenged to delve deeply into many performance disciplines including writing, hand drumming, vocal music, beatboxing, dance and theater. They were taught by a team of amazing, experienced teaching artists including Spears, Rick Thompson, Kimberly Keaton, Diane Robinson, Terrell Woods and Chico Perez.

“Throughout the summer we learned that with focus, talent, grit and determination, we can do anything we set our minds to do!” proclaimed Spears.

“The generosity of friends has us within striking distance of reaching our target.”

Project-based learning is an instructional methodology that encourages students to learn and apply knowledge and skills through an engaging experience. – Maggie O’Brien, DefinedSTEM.com

Project-based learning unleashes a contagious, creative energy among students and teachers. – Buck Institute for Education, PBLWorks.org

Project-based learning isn’t about building a replica of the Washington Monument. It’s about researching someone to honor, designing your own monument, and persuasively pitching a committee to build it. – Heather Wolpert-Gawron, Edutopia.org

Project-based learning continued on page 7

David Tarleton, Director of Education Nate Christen, English Teacher

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A Note From Anne Long

Dear Friends of PCYC,

With deep gratitude I dedicate this letter to the current and past members of the PCYC Board of Directors. As we prepare for our upcoming 65th annual meeting I am in awe of their collective vision, dedication, persistence and wise stewardship of this unique and successful nonprofit organization in North Minneapolis.

In my 46 years as a PCYC staff member, I’ve always known the Board to carry out its duties seriously and effectively. They act in the best interest of the mission, adhere to financial and governance accountabilities, keep a keen eye on programmatic outcomes, and support, evaluate, and work in concert with the executive director.

That said, there are at least three more key PCYC board characteristics that are essential to our ability to weather storms and take advantage of opportunities to advance our work.1. Board members tell the story of PCYC’s accomplishments to

everyone they know, with hope and excitement.

2. Board members often say that they receive more than they give through their board membership – and they rejoice in this reciprocal relationship.

3. Board members listen respectfully and take all ideas, opinions and values into consideration. Youth and community are always at the center of their decisions, along with the long-term sustainability of PCYC. Blame, gossip, and mean-spiritedness have no place in PCYC’s board room.

It is such a gift to have a board whose good intentions, support and wisdom we trust.

Thanks to all who have served on our board of directors over the past 65 years. Special thanks to those who’ve taken leadership roles, and to Karen Polzin, our current board president. Her clear vision, passion for our work, and superb people and financial skills deftly guide us toward the future.

Karen and her leadership team make a big difference – as do you.

Thank you, all.Anne Long, Executive Director

PCYC Staff RosterJuly 2018 through June 2019Asma AhmedKyla ArmourChristina AshfordTracy BatsellAsha BelkAlison BeyDavid BoehnkeDestiny BradshawEmily BrehmerDenisha BrownRaygen BrownCynthia Bryant

Lisa CartonShannon ChislomNathanael ChristenRoland CoseyDebra deNoyellesBenjamin DinniesMark DowneyAngula Erkkila-SkinnerMegan FairEllese FordSara FugarinoMarion Gilchrist Jr.Cynthia Gomez EngoulouGregory GrahamMichael Hannah

Lia-Rasheedah HenryKenyon HolzendorfKiaree JacksonShawn JacksonMary Johnson-RoyA’shiah JohnsonKankemwa GreenStephen KetterMelissa KnofczynskiMaihlee LeeAnne LongJames LongJessica LucasDontez MillsChristopher Moen

Xee Moua KongCatrice O’NealSarah Olson WurdemanScott OttmarKailleen Perez GarciaJohn PetersonEzequiel PradoKelley PribylMichael ReynoldsIyonna RiddleyJanet RisingerCrystal RuizKevin ScharberJames ScottDestiny Showers

Mahjabeen SiddiquiJaleeza Smith-BreedloveDennis SpearsSatara StrongDavid TarletonRebeccah Thompson LinderKevin WestJanet Zahn

Youth ApprenticesTion BrooksChris Xiong

OfficersPresident Karen Polzin

Vice-PresidentHerb Morgenthaler

SecretaryDan Mueller

Treasurer Matthew Hagen

Board MembersLuther DaleTim DowneyJustin EvansKaren GoodenoughSherri Green Mark HegmanKelly Hoffman-OrthStaci HorwitzGlory KibbelVivian Jenkins NelsonRichard ParkosDavid SandersonSusan SummittLeslie VinsonChristopher Williams

Board of Directors 2018-2019 Fiscal Year

Anne Long with board member Sherri Green

Board Member Herb Morganthaler Board Member Luther Dale

Corporate Church Members2018-2019Abiding Savior LutheranMounds View

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of the Twin Cities,Minneapolis, Minnetonka

Calvary LutheranGolden Valley

Christ the King LutheranBloomington

Como Park LutheranSt. Paul

Cross of Glory LutheranBrooklyn Center

Edina Community LutheranEdina

Gustavus Adolphus LutheranNE Minneapolis

Immanuel LutheranSt. Paul

Lutheran Church of the GoodShepherd, South Minneapolis

Mt. Carmel LutheranNE Minneapolis

Oak Knoll LutheranMinnetonka

Our Savior’s LutheranStillwater

Prince of PeaceRoseville

Roseville LutheranRoseville

St. James LutheranCrystal

St. Phillip’s LutheranFridley

St. Stephen LutheranBloomington

St. Timothy LutheranSt. Paul

Shepherd of the Hills LutheranHopkins

University Lutheran Church ofHope, SE Minneapolis

Valley of Peace LutheranGolden Valley

Westwood LutheranSt. Louis Park

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PYC Northside Teen Clinic2,457 PYC and North Minneapolis teens received affordable, comprehensive health services on PCYC’s campus. The clinic is operated by NorthPoint Health & Wellness.

PYC Wilderness Campers12 PYC students and staff traveled to the Wilderness Canoe Base during the 2018-19 school year. Many of the students experienced Minnesota’s expansive north woods, lakes and skies for the first time and all spent hours of learning, teambuilding and unmitigated fun together.

PCYC Annual Children’s Gift Sale634 youth selected from over 3,488 gifts as they shopped for their families at the 2018 Children’s Gift Sale. 217 caring people made all this possible through generous gifts of time, talent, money and items for our gift store.

PYC Arts & Technology High School

270 9–12th grade youth enrolled

82% Graduation-eligible seniors earned their high school diploma

100% Graduates had a plan for post-secondary education, vocational training, military service or gainful employment

2018 Summer Friends Enrichment

113 K–5th grade children enrolled

100%Children maintained or increased grade level reading skills for the 11th consecutive summer. No summer slide!

6,500 Approximate number of free meals served

100% Families reported program satisfaction

Capri Afterschool Youth Arts & EnrichmentCamp Capri, CAST, Remix, Capri Apprentices

75 Middle and high school youth enrolled

87% Demonstrated positive outcomes toward learning

82% Improved or maintained social skills and positive behaviors

100% Learned at least one new arts-related skill

Out-of-School-Time Enrichment

77 K–5th grade children enrolled

100% Families participated in family engagement activities

44% Students who began the year below grade-level in reading increased a year or more in reading level.

100% Families reported program satisfaction

Capri Theater

8,210Visitors attended events at the Capri including 925 people who came to celebrate during the Six Days in May closing performances.

26Clients rented the Capri for a wide variety of productions (truncated season due to theater closure).

23%Rental clients were Northside residents or businesses who received discounted neighborhood rental rates.

Key Growth & Learning Results / Children and Youth Cultural / Creative Arts Results

PCYC’s Impact-at-a-GlanceSummer 2018 and School Year 2018-19

To learn more about PCYC and its programs, visit pcyc-mpls.org and thecapritheater.org

Summer Camp Capri 2019

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Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets(Income and Expense)

For the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2019 2018

Contributions $ 1,374,285 $ 1,767,068

United Way 723 1,727

Minneapolis Public Schools 1,765,942 1,781,971

Other Government Grants and Contracts 195,416 92,848

Program Service Fees 758,000 626,987

Earned Income 19,477 36,123

Rent 26,282 38,017

Investment Income 94,469 65,422

Miscellaneous Income 1,405 2,940

Total Support and Revenue $ 4,235,999 $ 4,413,103

EXPENSE

Program Services:

Education Programs $ 2,024,277 $ 2,147,205

Youth and Family Programs 554,923 694,902

Cultural Arts Programs 498,935 543,672

Total Program Expense $ 3,078,135 $ 3,385,779

Support Services:

Management and General $ 533,082 $ 373,171

Fundraising 285,376 405,006

Total Support Services $ 818,458 $ 778,177

Total Expense $ 3,896,593 $ 4,163,956

Change in Net Assets from Operations 339,406 249,147

Net Assets - Beginning of year $ 7,488,066 $ 7,238,919

Net Assets - End of year $ 7,827,472 $ 7,488,066

Statement of Financial Position(Balance Sheet)

June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018

ASSETS 2019 2018

Current Assets:

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 402,346 $ 940,655

Accounts Receivable 311,777 216,428

Pledges & Grants Receivable 286,223 100,325

Prepaid Expenses 93,513 76,901

Total Current Assets: 1,093,859 1,334,309

Noncurrent Assets:

Pledges and Grants Receivable - Net 154,690 446,359

Investments 3,163,259 3,101,239

Receivable from MACC Alliance 17,225 17,225

Property and Equipment - Net 6,354,943 5,501,601

Total Assets $ 10,783,976 $ 10,400,733

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current Liabilities:

Accounts Payable $ 20,881 $ 23,961

Accrued Expenses and Payroll Withholding

308,842 152,866

Refundable Advance 50,000 50,000

Current Portion of Notes Payable 111,686 107,235

Total Current Liabilities 491,409 334,062

Long-term Liabilities:

Notes Payable 2,465,095 2,578,605

Total Liabilities 2,956,504 2,912,667

Net Assets:

Without Donor Restrictions:

Board Designated 834,762 922,886

Undesignated 2,938,267 3,131,489

Total Without Donor Restrictions 3,773,029 4,054,375

With Donor Restrictions 4,054,443 3,343,691

Total Net Assets 7,827,472 7,488,066

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 10,783,976 $ 10,400,733

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Audited Financial Statements12 Months — July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

Total Expense: $3,896,593Total Support & Revenue: $4,235,999

Rent and Earned Income 1% 42%Minneapolis

Public Schools

32%Contributions

Program Service Fees 18%

Government Grants and Contracts 5%

Investments, Miscellaneous 2%

Management and General 14%

52%Education Programs

Youth and Family Programs 14%

Cultural Arts Programs 13%

Fundraising 7%

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Indivdual DonorsOctober 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019

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AnonymousCarla K. AdamsDan AllenBeverly AndersonCatherine AndersonCheryl & Robert AndersonDebra AndersonForrest AndersonJanet & Dean AndersonJanet & Brad AndersonKaren AndersonMarbury & Sylvia AndersonNorma AndersonOz & Jean AndersonElizabeth Andress & Steven SolbrackShelby AndressMr. & Mrs. Charles ArnasonJames ArnottAnne ArthurMargo AshmoreDavid & Ruth AssmusCarol Aus

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Mary Jean BabcockEllen BakerJon & Carol BakerNancy BanchyDerrick BanksLinda Bauck-ToddBarbara BaumBarbara & David BaumannSusan BaysdenCarole BeachConstance BeckBonnie BeckelLarry & Marleen BeckmanRobert Belton & Mae BrooksPaul & Mary Ellen BergeEric & Lisa BerglundJan BerryAnthony Bibus IIIPat & Betsy BickfordCharles & Mary BlastervoldRandi & David BoejePaul & Carol BoergerWilliam & Patricia BomashSam BoninNicholas & Pamela BoosalisRev. Janice & Mr. Mark BornhoftMyrna BourcyMr. Kenley BoyumLonnie & Doris BranchHelen & John BrandonVerneil BranstadJanice BrantleyShirley BrantleyMary BrenCarol BrooksAlice BrownJudith BrownKathryn BrownMarlene BrownPatricia BrownCynthia BryantUte & Chuck BuehlerTyrone & Delia BujoldLou BurdickGloria & Brian Busch

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Rebecca CaballeroPatrick & Judith CadyBruce & Mary Ann CameronDr. Geraldine CarterKathy Casperson & Jerry WiensLynn CaswellJune S. CavertWinston Cavert & Carol WitteSteve ChirpichRuth ChristensonBernadette & Paul ChristiansenHazel ChristiansenBarbara ColumbusBetty ConnorsRonald & Joan CornwellBill & Beverly CottmanDarrell & Meek CoxAmy CrawfordDavid & Susan CrockettJulia CrossAndré Cymone

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Karen DahlenShirley DahlenMary Jo DaileyJohn & Helga DaleLuther & Roberta Dale

Sharon DalmassoJill DavidsonPhillip & Karen DavidsonDennis DaviesBarbara DavisSharon DavisLaura & Norman DeatonStephanie A.R. DelorieMarie DenholmDebra deNoyellesDavid DeutschMichelle DeVaughnKathleen DeYoungNina & Anthony DiAngelisJoyce DiersJeff DixenJean DoaneJo DonovanGeraldine DooleyJames Dorsey & Dee GaeddartTim & Nancy DowneyRev. Richard DruckreyLarry & Elizabeth DrummDeborah DucarMichael & Deborah DucarGeorgia & Mel Duncan

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Joyce EasthouseDr. & Mrs. Phillip EdwardsonCarol EganLarry & Phyllis EhlersLois EidNorman & Clarice EitrheimDuane & Carolyn EklinRosalie & Bruce EldevikLarry & Kathryn ElsenVivian EnckMaxine EnfieldCarolyn EngelhardLowell & Carol ErdahlMarlee & John EretCarole EricksonKristi Erickson & Steven FahrnerAlice C. EvansRandy & Kristen Evans Olson

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Deborah Falvey & Myron TutunjianKarla FaucherThomas & Deborah FeeCarol FerrisLola FickRobin FisherKyla FitzgeraldRuth FjelstadJudith FlorineCheryl & Tim Flugaur-LeavittRev. & Mrs. Norman FonssIlene & Luther FordeDavid & Delores ForkeyKatherine & Richard FournierMr. & Mrs. Robert FredellJanet FreyBeatrice & Wilmer FriesthRosemary & Art FroehleRobert & Sheryl FroilandCatherine Furnberg

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Leo & Sharon GabrielPatience GallKatherine & James GearyCeleste & James GibsonGlenn & Chelly GilyardFarris & Marguerite GloverMary & Joseph GoldbergBruce & Judy GoldstrandKaren & Matthew GoodenoughAnn GossGregory GrahamDonna GramstadMarijo GraversenKankemwa GreenCarl GriffinBeverly GrossmanDavid & Joan GuenzelCheryl Gustafson & Steve Quade

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Erik HaalandSharon Haas & Nick FaberJames & Krista HagenMatthew HagenSolveig HalbakkenGrant & Harriet HallbergGayland & Lorraine HalterMargie & Leroy HalvorsenRoss & Virginia HansingAlden M. HansonJulie & David HansonMarie & Douglas HansonMarion Harris

Susan HarrisGarry HartLucy HartwellJack & Sharlene HauerAnne & August HauganJames & Susan HeckerMark & Jacqueline HegmanAdrian S. HelgesonDean HelgesonDiana HendricksonHomer Hepworth & Lee SchubertDee HerzogGarry Hesser & Nancy HomansRobert & Cathy HewittSandy & John HeyJanice & Brad HilgenkampJanet HivelyShannon & Corey HoaglandThomas & Nancy HodnefieldKelly Hoffman-OrthLinka & Gregory HoleyRosemary & Al HolmanPamela & Barry HoppeMax HornAndrew Horstman & Katy PerryMichael & Christina HuckRoseanna HudginsRay & Alice HunderRonald & Renee HunterJune HusomRachel HusomSusan Hutterer

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Jeannie & Dennis Ingram

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Richard W. JacksonTony JacksonDeloris JensenBernard JeubRichard JeubGeir & Susan JohansenLinda JohnCarmen JohnsonPastor Curt G. JohnsonDavid & Janet JohnsonGerhard & Janet JohnsonWilliam & Jennifer Cox JohnsonJoanna JohnsonKaren JohnsonKimberly JohnsonLary & Barbara JohnsonMary A. Johnson & Betty ZetterstromNancy JohnsonDona JordanKathleen JordanInez Jukulen

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Jean KandtLynn KeillorLori & Dale KeppelGlory & Keith KibbelMiriam KimElynor KimmelRussell KingAdrienne KinkaidSarah & David KiseTasha KleskKari KnappTed & Marjorie KolderieRaymond & Carol KrollAvis KrugerBradley Kruse & Kimberly FaurotJoan KruseJerry KuehnRay & Brenda KutzDavid Kvernes

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Mary LaconicDavid LadenCarolyn LagesonKristine LambJulie LangCindy LarsonKenneth LarsonLou Ann LarsonJeanette LaverneBertram LeachBetsy LeeLorraine LeeSarah LeerSusan LenfesteyLisa LentonAl & Kathy LenzmeierMartin LerumWilliam LeslieBarbara LewisMonica & Douglas LewisCharlotte Ley Riebe

Barbara Lightsy-AndrusBill & Darla LindquistDavid LitseyFred & Nola LockwoodMarvin & Elaine LofquistAnne & James LongBetty LottermanElaine & Woody LoveJim LovestarBetty LundquistRay & Lorraine LundquistRon & Susan LundquistSherry LundquistCharles Lutz

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Pamela MacKinnonEmily MaltzRichard MansfieldKristine MartinMel & Jane MartinsonAdrienne MasonMary Ann MatsonLee MaukElizabeth McCambridgeSedoris McCartney EstateWendy McCulleyKenneth McInnisMargaret McRaithJames & Marilyn MeierBradlee MerkerMargaret MichaelsonJulie MillerRosemary & Robert MillerDontez MillsJean MiltonChristopher MoenCarl & Carolyn MohnCarolyn MohnRev. & Mrs. Robert MolldremBrita MoorePeter MooreDonna MooresAlma MorganHerb & Virginia MorgenthalerKrysta MorgenthalerLynn Morgenthaler & Ray FreelsJarolynn MorrisMichael & Mavis Jo MoschogianisKenneth & Doris MoxnessDan & Sharon MuellerSteve P. MuellerJeanne MuggeMarla MullaneyPeg MurphyBernt MuusHam & Pearl Muus

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Carolyn NafstadKaren NasbyMyron & Thelma NashJoe & Jo Ann NathanCharles & Maureen NeerlandSara NelsenHubert NelsonJoy NelsonLinda Nelson & Michael LarsenMark & Stefanie NelsonMary & Ron NelsonPaula Nelson & Doug StarkDonna NesteRichard & Maryann NewmanMarian & Samuel NicholsDonald NotvikMarcia Novak

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John & Ardelle OareMaggie O’ConnorSusan OddsenJenny OfftDan Olson & Nancy BakerDavid & Nancy OlsonMary Ellen OlsonWarren OlsonColleen & Joseph O’MearaCatrice O’NealJohn & Sally OnstadLaurie & Steven OrlowRoger & Esther OrvedahlScott OttmarSandra OverlandJohn Owens & Patricia Strong

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Justice Alan PageMarcia Page & John HuepenbeckerMark & Marjorie PallerRichard & Melissa ParkosJames & Rose Ann ParksStephan & Mary PatnodeDavid A. Paulson & Meg Roy

Judith PeacockRichard & Gretchen PeikVirginia PetersMary E. PetersenCarole & John PetersonJohn & Suzette PetersonMarveleen PetersonMary K. PetersonSally PetersonSonja Dunnwald Peterson & Tom DunnwaldCarolyn PetrieGeorge Petros & Bonnie MungerElaine PhillipsCraig PierJohn PignatelloBarb PlunkettDonn Poll & Eric NelsonHoward & Erla PolsfussKaren & Darrell PolzinScott PomeroyJohn PorterDavid & Ann PreusBeverly PropesRene & Howard Pulley

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Jane RanumJanice & Raymond RaphealDelores RatliffDoris RauschSkip & Judy ReevesKarl Reichert & Reynaldo DiazMarianne Remedios & John WaldRobert RetherfordElwood & Lavon RiekeConwell RifeJames & Janet RingquistStephen RobertsonDiane RobinsonEugene & Sharon RodiDonna RoeRobert & Audrey RognessWilliam & Margaret RosenDorothy RossingMarianne Rother & Richard SteinHarvey & Sharon RuckerCrystal RuizColleen RuschBrian RussKathleen & Michael Ryan

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Debra SamuelsonDavid SandersonA. William & Susan SandsChristine Sanguinet & Mark DowneyElaine & Kenneth SarkelaTimothy & Charlotte SavalojaDevan SaylesPaul Bryant & Caroline SayreJean SchadBeverly ScherrerVi SchlitzRev. & Mrs. Verdell SchrammMark & Shannon SchroederRobert Schuette & Mary RossiBryan SchutteJean & Roger SchwartzSilvia & Terry SchwartzJan SchwarzRoger & Jeanne SchwarzeEdward SchwarzkopfJames & Constance SchweigertJames & Jennifer ScottKathleen SeavertNancy SemlerAndrea Sepulveda & Larry NelsonElaine SimeChrista SimonsonMichael & Adrienne SiranyCarol SislerGary Skare & Kathleen ZanorRolf SmebyEllen SmitAnnette SmithSusan SmithJaleeza Smith-BreedloveNancy & David SnoeyenbosDennis SorheimRaymond Spack & Dianne BartelsJayne SpainMary Lynn & Warren StaleyKarl Starr & Christopher HaugNancy StefanGeorge & Betty Kay SteinLynn StraussKatonya StricklandJohn & Nancy StromSusan & Harry SummittRonald & Margaret SwensonWillamae & Duane SwensonMark & Leslie Swiggum

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Wayne & Jean TakeshitaJudith TakkunenHazel TannerSusan TappBrita TaracksCharlene TateThomas & Julie TheiringerCarl TheorinJames & Dottie ThomasGerald R ThompsonGeraldine ThompsonTed & Corinne ThompsonWayne & Martha ThompsonPaul & Joan ThorsonMartha & David TiedeDr. & Mrs. Paul TillquistMartin & Mary Ellen TollefsonValborg TollefsrudCarol ToninatoKaye ToquamLouise TownOwen & Muriel Turnlund

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James & Nancy Uden

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Ruth Van EeA. Eric van LeeuwenMartha Vetter

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Dan WaarvikJudy & Richard WaeschleStanley & Cathy WaldhauserMichael & Carla WalgrenJanet WardRoger & Jane WarnerCatherine R. & Steven C. WebsterJulius & Peggy WebsterDon & Charleen WeidenbachKaren WeidnerGeorge & Connie WeinmanSteve & Deb WentworthKevin WestWayne WestwoodLaura & Michael WhiteStewart & Chris WiddessJames & Rebecca WiinanenCheryl WilgrenChristopher & Andrijana WilliamsDyke & Katie WilliamsClark WoldErik WolhoweMary WollanBen & Donna WrightLeann & Steven WrightElizabeth Wynne

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Luverne YeKen YoungRichard & Zarida Young

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Janet ZahnJoan & Daniel ZielskeJeanne & Jeff Zlonis

Organization DonorsOctober 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019Alice and Ray Hunder Family Foundation

Amazon Smiles Foundation

Best Buy

Best Buy Foundation

Carlson Family Foundation

Crowley, White, Helmer, and Sevig

Dale Schatzlein and Emily Maltz Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation

General Mills Foundation Gift Matching Program

Graco Foundation

Hegman Family Foundation

Hepworth Family Giving Fund

Jan Schwarz Charity Fund of the Saint Paul Foundation

Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota

Jim & Linda Lee Family Foundation

John Dewey Memorial Fund of the ELCA

John M. Carlson Memorial Endowment Fund

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Karen and Darrell Polzin Family Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation

KLM Fund

Kopp Family Foundation

Lenfestey Family Foundation

McKnight Foundation

Merrill H. Gibbs Memorial Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation

Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation

Minneapolis Downtown Kiwanis Club

Mitchell/Schultz Charitable Fund of the American Endowment Fund

Mortenson Family Foundation

Polaris Industries, Inc.

Rosemary Johnson Fund of InFaith Community Foundation

Ruth Christianson Giving Fund

Sheltering Arms Foundation

Shirley Ledin Medin Foundation of the Minnesota Community Foundation

Sirany Charitable Fund

Swenson Family Charitable Fund

Target Foundation

The Bradbury & Janet Anderson Family Foundation

Thrivent Choice Program

Thrivent Financial

TicketWorks, LLC

Xcel Energy Foundation

Zlonis Family Fund

Church DonorsOctober 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019

Bear Creek Lutheran Church Grand Meadow, MN

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Minneapolis, MN

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin CitiesMinnetonka, MN

Calvary Lutheran Church Golden Valley, MN

Christ Church Lutheran Minneapolis, MN

Christ the King Lutheran Church New Brighton, MN

Christiania Lutheran Church Lakeville, MN

Como Park Lutheran Church St. Paul, MN

House of Hope Lutheran Church Minneapolis, MN

Immanuel Lutheran Church Strum, WI

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Minneapolis, MN

Oak Knoll Lutheran Church Minnetonka, MN

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Roseville, MN

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Roseville, MN

Redeemer Lutheran Church Henderson, MN

Trinity Lutheran Church Wanamingo, MN

Valley of Peace Lutheran Church Golden Valley, MN

Westwood Lutheran ChurchSt. Louis Park, MN

MemorialsJune 9, 2018 - October 9, 2018

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Wold Clark Wold

In memory of Al Meyer Herb & Virginia Morgenthaler

In memory of Betty Zetterstrom Gloria & Brian Busch Lynn Caswell Marlee & John Eret Anne & James Long

In memory of Carl Mohn George & Connie Weinman Anne & James Long Karen & Darrell Polzin Herb & Virginia Morgenthaler Tim & Nancy Downey

In memory of Carol and Don Kelsey Richard & Zarida Young

In memory of Daniel Brantley Janice Brantley

In memory of David Hallberg Grant & Harriet Hallberg

In memory of Don Lounberg Adrienne Kinkaid

In memory of Eleanor Partridge and her dedication to education Glory & Keith Kibbel

In memory of Erik Paul Nils Johnson Karen Johnson

In memory of Esther Wattenberg Anne & James Long

In memory of Glenisha Moore Jill Davidson

In memory of Harold “Harry” Christen Anne & James Long

In memory of Jim and Betty Lundquist Sherry Lundquist

In memory of Larry Harris Susan Harris

In memory of Lois E. Molid Sharon Davis

In memory of Marilyn Isfeld Mr. & Mrs. Charles Arnason

In memory of Maura Sullivan Anne & James Long

In memory of Michael Ducar Anne & James Long

In memory of Prince Anonymous

In memory of Ralph K. Morris Jarolynn Morris

In memory of Reginald Johnson Anne & James Long

In memory of Richard Sisler Carol Sisler

In memory of RJ Parkos Julie Miller

In memory of William Oberg Anne & James Long

TributesJune 9, 2018 - October 9, 2018

In honor of Ben Barrin Kathleen Seavert

In honor of Glory Kibbel’s birthday Christine Sanguinet & Mark Downey

In honor of Herb Morganthaler Kristine Lamb

In honor of Herb Morgenthaler’s birthday Lynn Morgenthaler & Ray Freels Randi & David Boeje Sara Nelsen Susan Oddsen Debra Samuelson

In honor of Lindsey Seavert Kathleen Seavert

In honor of Lucia Schroeder on Mothers’ Day Mark & Shannon Schroeder

In honor of Ray Lundquist Laura & Michael White

In honor of the 90th birthday of Ham Muus Jack & Sharlene Hauer

In honor of the Capri Theater Nina & Anthony DiAngelis

Our intent is to publish accurate and complete listings. If you discover an error, please contact Megan Fair, 612-643-2092. Thank you.

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RSVP by Wednesday, October 23

to Megan Fair612-643-2092

mfair@pcyc-mpls.org

Space is limited. Free will offerings are welcomed.

Please join us for our

65th Annual MeetingFriday, November 1, 2019

Noon – 1:30pmHosted by T. Mychael Rambo

PCYC 2210 Oliver Avenue North

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Legacy Giving at PCYCWe are so grateful for the many friends who’ve made a legacy gift by including PCYC in their estate plans. To leave a gift in your will, simply share this sentence with your attorney or financial planner:“I bequeath $_________ or _________% of my estate to Plymouth Christian Youth Center, 2210 Oliver Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411.” That’s all it takes to leave a lasting legacy of hope in North Minneapolis. Please call Debra deNoyelles, 612-643-2042, if you’re interested in learning more, and don’t forget to let us know if you’ve taken this very generous step.

PCYC MissionTo enrich the skills, prospects and spirit of North Minneapolis area youth and adults, in partnership with families and communities.

PCYCBright Futures in Action

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Jaleeza Smith-Breedlove is a lifelong resident of North Minneapolis who grew up watching the women in her family work together for the betterment of students and families across the Northside. She joined PCYC’s Out-of-School-Time (OST) team in April

of 2017 as Program Manager. Smith-Breedlove’s innate talent for social work, combined with her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialty in Program Development from Augsburg College, make her a natural fit for leading PCYC’s OST program. “I really like seeing how the kids grow,” she said. “One of our scholars, who was a kindergartener when I started, is now in the third grade. I have enjoyed seeing how she has progressed over the years, and I’ve been able to share many happy moments with her.”

“I live by the words, ‘Every child needs one adult who is outrageously, ridiculously happy for them.’ I am over-the-top happy for our scholars, for even the little bitty things they accomplish. It annoys them, but they love it.”

OST provides academic enrichment activities in reading, math, and social-emotional learning as well as other learning opportunities in art and science. This fall the program is serving 70 kindergarten through 5th grade scholars who came to PCYC primarily from the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ). Enrollment is currently open for all students in grades K-5. Interested families can contact Jaleeza directly at jsmith-breedlove@pcyc-mpls.org or 612-643-2096. Smith-Breedlove and her team are recruiting volunteers for the program, too. “If anyone has a passion for children, or hobbies to share, we’re the place for you.” Interested volunteers should contact Megan Fair, mfair@pcyc-mpls.org or 612-643-2092.

Jaleeza Smith-Breedlove is Interim Program Director for OST by Janet Zahn, PCYC/Capri Director of Communications

Jaleeza Smith-Breedlove

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➊ OST scholars got some court time in this summer with instructors from InnerCity Tennis. ➋ Emily Brehmer started as a volunteer for PYC Arts & Tech High School and now works full time as the school office manager. To volunteer at PYC contact Megan Fair, 612-643-2092. ➌ At Graco’s Manufacturing Day event, PYC students experienced hands-on demonstrations and facility tours, and spoke with Graco employees about paths to new and exciting manufacturing careers. ➍ The Deed is done! PCYC Executive Director Anne Long and Jim Terrell, City of Minneapolis CPED Principal Project Coordinator & Manager of Participation Loan Programs, Business Development, admire the sale document for the properties PCYC purchased from the

City for the Capri expansion. ➎ Hardworking volunteers from Xcel Energy made landscaping improvements while another group worked inside painting PYC high school hallways in preparation for the start of the school year. ➏ PYC Arts & Tech High School students, as part of a class project, marched to Minneapolis Public Schools headquarters to emphasize the urgency of climate change action and including its instruction in every grade. ➐ Students and staff gathered to offer Mary Johnson-Roy best wishes in her retirement. Ms. Mary is pictured here with Michael Reynolds, PYC Dean of Students.

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quickly and earn more credits, or if someone needs more time and support they can receive it.”

PBL does present some challenges in the classroom. “There are a lot of different thing going on at the same time. For me that means a lot of floating, checking in, trying to provide as many supports as possible,” said Christen.

“Teachers are sometimes uncomfortable on the front side of things,” added Tarleton. “They lose a little control. They’re asked to be less the expert, and more the collaborator and facilitator.”

Shayanna Scott, a senior at PYC, thinks the hard part about Project-based learning is “staying on track. You don’t have the classroom structure, and it’s easy to get behind. You really have to learn how to manage your time.” But for Scott, the positives of PBL far outweigh the negatives. “It’s very flexible. There are more options for

kids, and you can work independently. …It’s also really nice to see how other people learn and how others are thinking. You learn to be open minded and see different possibilities. It’s a good experience.”

Scott’s current project for English class involves a deep dive into August Wilson’s Fences. Christen has another student who’s chosen to study the importance of childhood literacy and intends to find funding for, and a place to install, a Little Free Library dedicated to childrens’ books.

“Student engagement is higher,” said Christen. “This method better prepares students for the kinds of work that they’ll be doing after high school.”

Tarleton agrees. “We know that we have to find different ways to connect, involve and engage with our students. The traditional ways don’t always work. …When students are involved in designing their projects to meet their educational needs, with their own interests in mind, they have a greater connection and investment in their learning. That’s what we want for our students.”

Contact David Tarleton at 612-643-2025 or dtarleton@pcyc-mpls.org.

Children’s Gift Sale

Children’s Gift Sale

PCYC’s AnnualPCYC’s Annual

Help Children Experience the Joy of Giving

Saturday, December 149 a.m. – 1 p.m.

PCYC, North Minneapolis

Over 3,000 gifts and 150 volunteers are needed to make the holidays brighter for 650

North Minneapolis youth – and you can help make the joy happen!

For more information and links to volunteer, donate gifts and dollars:

pcyc-mpls.org

Contact us612-643-2000

giftsale@pcyc-mpls.org

Thank you!

Shayanna Scott, PYC Senior

Thanks, Perspectives Photographers!Your pictures tell beautiful stories.

Asha Belk • Pat Carney • Kankemwa Green • Keith Kibbel • Anne Long • Tom Morris • Janet Zahn

Presented by

North High

First Thursday FilmsNorth Community High School

7pm 11/7 – Marshall7pm 12/5 – Amazing Grace7pm 1/2 – Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary

$5 at mspfilm.org or at the door.

@SanctuaryCovenant

The Saint Paul Chamber OrchestraSanctuary Covenant Church

7pm 10/25 – Dvořák’s Bass Quintet Chamber Music Concert10am 10/26 – Start the Music! Wonderous Woodwinds For children and familiesFree to Northside residents. Register: thecapritheater.org

★★★Capri Glee! Adult Community ChoirPCYC

7pm Tuesdays through 11/12Concert 7pm, 11/19

Free. Register: thecapritheater.org

CampCapri

Camp Capri Arts Explorers for Middle School-Age ScholarsPCYC10am Saturdays, 10/26, 11/9

Free. Register: thecapritheater.org

Addresses, maps, more: thecapritheater.org

The theater’s closed now for construction but Capri programs are still going strong at various Northside locations. Join us!

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