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Project for Pride in Living
Basic Information
Address: 1035 E. Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone Number: 612-455-5111
Email: julie.huck@ppl-inc.org
Director: Julie Huck
Action Shots
Additional Information
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: We serve lower-income people who live throughout the Twin Cities, with a concentration on the core neighborhoods of Minneapolis and Saint Paul and several inner-ring suburbs.
Ages for Volunteer: 18+
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
Helping Other Help Themselves
Program History:
Founded in 1972, Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit agency working with lower-income individuals and families throughout the Twin Cities metro area to achieve greater self-sufficiency through housing, employment training, education, and support services.
PPL is highly trusted and valued for its customized and integrated services for families, youth, and adults. By developing affordable housing, providing a support system and a broad continuum of programs and services for skill-building, PPL helps people help themselves and strengthen communities.
PPL has annual budget of $17.87 million and employs 126 full- and part-time individuals as well as 25 AmeriCorps and VISTA members performing a year of national service. More than 90% of revenue is spent on programs. In 2009, 1,076 volunteers contributed 77,736 hours.