An innovative program that replaces tickets with repair vouchers. A program of @MicroGrantsMpls. https://teapawt.net/t.co/DFFgWEDB1Z https://teapawt.net/t.co/ZZkxgdC0SW
Minneapolis, MN
Joined February 2020
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Even in the toughest of times, MicroGrants gives a Hand-Up, not a Hand-Out.
Read about the work we did, and the help we gave, in our 2020 Annual Report:
microgrants.net/wp-content/u…
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📣📣 Hey Friends - We need your help!!
Lights On! has been nominated to compete in City & County Credit Union's "Making the Greater Good Even Greater" competition! Click the link below to vote for Lights On! as your favorite nonprofit!
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Reporter @RayvinBleuNews caught up with Saugerties police to see how the department's new Lights On! program is going. Instead of giving drivers a ticket and a fine for broken vehicle lights, officers can now issue drivers a voucher to make repairs.
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Congrats @donsamuels49! The work you and @lightson_us are doing in the community is truly remarkable!
Our CEO Don Samuels has been chosen as a @TCBmag 2021 Notable BIPOC Executive!
Lights On! launched under Don's leadership, and he has guided our program to extensive growth and success. Thank you Don for your wisdom & thoughtful counsel #LightsOn #DoGood
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Congrats to our 2021 Notable BIPOC Executives. Meet them all in our June/July issue and online: tcbm.ag/2RRB7eQ
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We are proud to support this innovative program through our Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform program!
"Traffic stops are inequitable. It really presents an opportunity that is unique and very, very effective."
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"There's no other program like it and it is such a logical solution." More than 100 Minnesota police departments are now handing out vouchers instead of tickets for broken car lights thanks to donations from the Minneapolis nonprofit MicroGrants. strib.mn/3vKUPXO
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Minnesota police departments hand out vouchers instead of tickets for broken car lights thanks to a Minneapolis nonprofit. strib.mn/3vKUPXO
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Read this piece about the @lightson_us initiative launched by @donsamuels49 and partners. Proactive, community approach to building trust. Then join me in supporting the work.
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Congrats to @EarthScoutGBC @Gen_EQTY @blacktechtalent @Seraph7Studios @lightson_us and so many other businesses making a positive social impact at @MinnesotaCup!
#bizforgood #socent
It's finally here! We're honored to announce our 2021 Semifinalists: carlsonschool.umn.edu/mn-cup
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@lightson_us From Duluth, MN. Was pulled over for a headlight out, thought I’d be getting a ticket. Instead the officer offered a voucher to get it paid for! Fantastic program, thank you.. @cityofduluth
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Saugerties Police launches Lights On! voucher program trib.al/amdsEy5
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In #UlsterCounty today! The #Saugerties Police Department is working on how to build a better relationship with the community. Through a funded program, instead of getting a ticket for a broken car light, you will get a voucher to get it fixed for free! More on @WTEN 🚨🚔
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Hennepin County is offering the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in Brooklyn Center and Robbinsdale through July 1.
Register online or by calling 612-348-8900. Walk-ins also accepted as supply allows. hennepin.us/vaccineregistrat…
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"LIGHTS ON!": @ChattanoogaPD is partnering with a program to help drivers stopped for certain minor traffic violations.
@sambrittenWTVC9 explains the plan to give drivers a voucher instead of a citation: bit.ly/3fymPYm
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REPAIR VOUCHERS: A new program in Chattanooga will replace some traffic citations with repair vouchers in an effort to reduce burdens for low-income communities and improve relationships among police, @MichelleWRCB reports. wrcbtv.com/story/43920245/ch…
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Chattanooga announces a new partnership that means next time police officers pulls you over for a tail light that's out, they'll can give you a voucher to get it fixed instead of a ticket. wdef.com/2021/05/19/chattano…
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City Police Unveil "Lights On Program" Providing Vouchers For Vehicle Light Replacement To Low Income, People Of Color dlvr.it/Rzzf8N
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We are so excited to win a golden ticket in the BIPOC-led focus area! Help us win more prizes by donating at givemn.org/Microgrants
#SpringForwardMN #MicroGrantsWork #donate #nonprofit #dogood
Today's $250 #SpringForwardMN focus area Golden Ticket winners are @2harvest, North End South Block Como Block Nurse Prog., St. John's Church, @natifs_org, and @MicroGrantsMpls. Congratulations! See more at give.mn/prizewinners.
